I have taught theology at Holy Cross for 12 years. My areas of focus include moral theology, the history of penance, the ethics of war and peace, and the Catholic social tradition. I also co-edited a book on health care, medicine and social justice, entitled “In the Company of the Poor.”

I joined the theology department at Holy Cross College in 2011 after teaching theology for four years in a Young Catholic Scholars program for a Newman Center. My areas of research and teaching focus on the intersection between faith and popular culture/music/movies, and faith and popular religion (the use of religious statues/medals/art in ordinary settings). I can’t wait to help our summer scholars learn to see how Jesus (the Logos) is hidden in many forms of media—even secular/non-religious media—and to help them learn about the benefits, as well as the unsuspected traps, for using media in evangelization and the new evangelization. When I’m not in the classroom, I can be found in the streets of South Bend playing old time American music with my two daughters and two sons on guitars, banjos, harmonicas, and violins.

I have enjoyed teaching courses on theology, peacemaking, spirituality, J.R.R. Tolkien, cinema and integral ecology at Holy Cross College since the spring of 2017. I have earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in theology from the University of Notre Dame and I am currently a student in the Doctor of Ministry Program in the Divinity School at Duke University. From 2001-2007, I taught and served in Campus Ministry at Red Cloud High School, a Jesuit school on the Pine Ridge Reservation and for years I have been involved in the work of the Catholic Peace Fellowship, Common Goods Co-operative Grocery, the Notre Dame Master of Divinity Program, the Satellite Theology Education Program at ND and the Catholic Worker. Since 2012, I have also worked for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend as a Catechist promoting Catholic Social Doctrine, coordinator of Social Ministries and as an officer for ecumenical and interreligious relations. I live with my wife and five children at our urban homestead Blessed Jägerstätter Farm in South Bend. I delight in listening to and performing music as well as coaching and watching baseball. I look forward to encountering those God is calling to embark on the journey to becoming saints and scholars this summer.

Secretary for Pastoral Ministries and Catechesis,
Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
Professor, Theology and Education
BA, MA, and M.Ed. – University of Notre Dame

Hello, my name is Carl Loesch and I serve as the Secretary for Pastoral Ministries and Catechesis for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. In my 27 years in Catholic education, I have also served as a Catholic high school principal, Theology teacher, wrestling coach, and service coordinator. I earned my BA and MA in Theology from the University of Notre Dame as well as a M.Ed. and Masters in School Administration also from the University of Notre Dame. My wife, Marie, and I have four boys. I am grateful to my parents who sacrificed to give me and my six brothers and sisters the blessing of 119 years of Catholic education.

John Biddle, Ph.D

Holy Cross College Assistant Professor of Physics

Education

University of Maryland, Doctorate
University of Maryland, Master of Science
University of Notre Dame, Master of Education
University of Notre Dame, Bachelor of Science

Kevin M. Myers, DWS

Director of Campus Ministry

Doctor of Worship Studies – Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies Master of Music – Towson University Bachelor of the Arts – Messiah College

Greetings! My name is Kevin Myers, and I am privileged to serve as the Director of Campus Ministry at Holy Cross College. I am a cradle Catholic, originally from Harrisburg, PA – though I have had the opportunity to serve in Maryland, Colorado, Florida, and now Indiana. Most recently I served as the Campus Minister for Worship at the University of Missouri and the Director of Campus Ministry at Florida State University. I completed my undergraduate studies in music with a minor in church music at Messiah College, then went on to receive a graduate degree in music at Towson University, and finally a doctoral degree in worship studies from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Jacksonville, Florida. My thesis was entitled “Becoming Disciples: Learning How to Love God, Love Others, and Love the World.” I have been in professional ministry for 15 years serving in liturgical, musical, and campus ministry

roles and am beyond blessed to be here at Holy Cross! My wife Kristen and I were married in May of 2019 and are blessed with a beautiful (soon to be 2- year-old) daughter, Kateri. We also are avid dog lovers as we have three at home (Yadi, Norah, and Luna)!

Maria Gorecki

Coordinator of Summer Programs, Saints & Scholars

Howdy! I am originally from Laredo, TX (#956), but have gratefully called South Bend home for the past few years. I have worked as a Saints & Scholars college mentor in 2022. I’m a proud graduate from Holy Cross College in 2023 with a Bachelors in Visual Arts: Graphic Design. And I have been the Coordinator of Summer Programs since 2024.