Big Red Staff

Fr. Paul Doyle, CSC

Rector

Rm. 117

Dillon Hall is very fortunate to have Father Paul Doyle, CSC as its rector. Fr. Doyle is the spiritual and secular head of our dorm. If you have a problem, go to him. If you have a question, go to him. If you ever have an insufferable craving for pork barbeque or cream soda, go to him. Or just check your voicemail because you will probably get more than a few messages from him about procedural stuff around the dorm. He is a southern gentleman hailing from Virginia and a Notre Dame grad himself. Whenever you meet him you will quickly be given your official Dillon title of "Brother."

Dillon is home to two other priests available for assistance, questions, and theological discussions on the exact number of angels that can dance on the head of a pin. They all chose Dillon because they knew it has the smartest guys, its prime location, and the threat of being forced to live in another. You will see these men around the dorm and saying Mass in our dorm.

Father Austin Collins, CSC who recently stepped down as the Chair of Art Department, is an associate art professor, an avid art collector, gourmet chef and master of the game Othello, which takes a minute to learn but a lifetime to master. He is also in charge of selecting all the art pieces that we have around campus, so if you see him around ask for an explanation of the armless, howling wolf man outside O'Shag. He lives up on the second floor.

Father Lou DelFra, CSC was ordained in 2004 and served a Portland, Oregon parish as its deacon for eight months prior to becoming a priest. He continued in parish ministry until his recent arrival in Dillon Hall. This year Father Lou will be preparing to begin doctoral studies in English in 2006. After graduation from college Fr. Lou taught in ND's Alliance for Catholic Education and was the program's associate director for several years.

Dillon is home to two graduate students who take the role of Assistant Rectors. Both are invaluable to the success of Dillon and will make a positive impact in the lives of all Dillonites.

Jerry McKeever comes from Cleveland, Ohio, and is in his second year of law at Notre Dame. He returns home this year after having lived in Dillon while earning his undergraduate degree in English and Film.  Jerry keeps his door open for any arts students who need to be told how to switch careers.

John Moore of Camp Hill, PA begins his second year in law school this August. He has recently been accepted into ND's combined Law and Masters in Business Administration Program. He may be around for a while. As a Notre Dame undergraduate John lived in Carroll Hall and was a student manager for the football and women’s lacrosse teams. John will spend his first year in Dillon Hall in room 309. He is friendly and trustworthy.

Each year Father Doyle, the assistant rectors, and the outgoing resident assistants select nine seniors to serve as RA’s. This crew of elite, hardworking Dillon men does their best to serve their Dillon Brothers and keep us in line. When they are not roaming the halls ensuring that there is not trouble afoot, their doors are always open for you to stop by, chat and mooch food. Of course they don’t mind.

John Firth returns to Dillon and to his native northern Indiana after spending junior year abroad at Cambridge University in England, and the previous summer teaching math in western Uganda. As a philosophy major, John enjoys deep conversations, but he's careful never to take himself too seriously.

Keith Ruehlmann comes to ND from the original "cin" city, Cincinnati. He majors in broing out and college...and history. After returning home from his study abroad experience in Innsbruck this past Spring, Keith plans on going out West for a month and growing the manliest patchy beard possible in preparation of the 'Stache Bash.

Jim Sellinger: Summoned from the slums of Baltimore, this man of mystery enjoys studying finance, dancing to Chris Brown, and wearing every pastel color known to man in between crowd surfing and being ID'd by every bar in town becaue he looks like he's 15. His parted hair makes the ladies swoon, and his round house kick puts even Chuck Norris to shame. It is said that he is more than a man, but less than a god...like Hercules or something. In other words, he is everything a man should be, so get to know him well.

Mike Johnston was born and raised in Cleveland OH. He became a math major because that was where the dart hit the board, damn. He'll play any sport except hockey, he's laid back and easily approachable. He has future plans, but judging from the rapidly changing world he's willing to accept come what may.

Sean McRoskey is a native of sunny San Diego where he spends most his time flexing for beach babes and building sand castles. A computer science major and avid pianist, he returns to Dillon after studying abroad in London last semester, where he met the love of his life (the Australian Waffle House). Coming from a family of nine, Sean is a big fan of family, faith, and not-so-friendly competition. He is confident his section will yield some of the most horrific trash talkers Big Red has ever seen.

Angelo Perino hales from the greatest of the northern suburbs of Chicago, Lake Forest. He is a science preprofessional major because words are hard and because his goal to play outfield for the Cubs doesn’t look like it’s going to pan out. If you ever need to spot him in a crowd, which would be difficult considering his short stature, he is the one wearing sweatpants and t-shit. Usually listening to music, Angelo is a huge fan of procrastination, so please distract him at your nearest convenience.

Jim Redden is a native of Cincinnati Ohio. When he is not studying as a chemical engineer, he can usually be found across South Quad at the Knights of Columbus building grilling steak sandwiches or at the Rock enjoying a game of pickup basketball. Jim holds a special place in his heart for the children of Africa whom he taught for two months through Dillon Hall's special relationship with the small Holy Cross Parish in Kyarusozi in Western Uganda.

Patrick Duffey: After starring in the critically acclaimed television show "Step By Step" for a number of years, Patrick decided to try his luck at Notre Dame. Hailing from Jimmy Buffet's hometown of Mobile, Alabama Patrick is an English-History double major who has a heartfelt affinity for Snak-Pak. He cries a lot, but don't worry...Notre Dame football can only get better.