Leadership
The General Administration for the Congregation of Holy Cross is located in Rome, Italy, and also the place of residence of the Superior General and his Council. The Superior General is Rev. Richard V. Warner, C.S.C.
The organizational framework of Congregation of Holy Cross is structured as follows:
- The Generalate (Superior General and Council, General Administration)
- Vicariates (Vicariate Superior and Council) dependent on the Generalate
- The Provinces (Provincial Superior and Council, Provincial Administration)
- Districts (District Superior and Council) dependent on a Province
- The Local Religious Communities, Residences and Apostolic Works under the jurisdiction of the Provinces, Vicariates or Districts.
The United States Province of Priests and Brothers is headquartered in Notre Dame, Ind. Below is a listing of of our religious leadership with short biographical information.
Rev. David T. Tyson, C.S.C., Provincial Superior
Born: Gary, Ind.
College: University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame, Ind.), A.B. in Sociology, 1970
Graduate School: University of Notre Dame, M.Th. in Theology, 1974; Indiana University (Bloomington, Ind.), Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration, 1980
Final Vows: 1974
Ordination to the Priesthood: 1975, Sacred Heart Basilica, Notre Dame
Holy Cross Assignments: Rev. David T. Tyson, C.S.C., has served as Provincial Superior since 2003. Prior to serving in Provincial Administration, Fr. Tyson worked in administration for Holy Cross’ universities. He served as President of the University of Portland from 1990-2003; Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Notre Dame from 1984-1990; Executive Assistant to the President at Notre Dame from 1982-84; and Director of Sophomore Year of Studies for Notre Dame’s college of Business Administration from 1980-82.
Rev. Kenneth M. Molinaro, C.S.C., First Assistant Provincial; Vicar
Born: Chicago
College: University of Notre Dame, A.B. in Sociology, 1971
Graduate School: University of Notre Dame, M.Th. in Theology, 1976
Continuing Studies: National College of Education, Reading Specialist, 1973
Final Vows: 1975
Ordination to the Priesthood: 1976, Sacred Heart Basilica, Notre Dame
Holy Cross Assignments: Rev. Kenneth M. Molinaro, C.S.C., spent 30 years in primary and secondary education before joining Provincial Administration in 2001. He has taught and served as principal at several Holy Cross parish schools in Illinois and Indiana. Fr. Molinaro was named Second Assistant Provincial in 2001 under then Provincial Superior Rev. William D. Dorwart, C.S.C. In 2003, Fr. Molinaro became First Assistant Provincial under Provincial Superior Rev. David T. Tyson, C.S.C.
Rev. Anthony V. Szakaly, C.S.C., Second Assistant Provincial; Steward
Born: South Bend, Ind.
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A. in American Studies, 1982
Graduate School: University of Notre Dame, MBA, 1985; University of Notre Dame, M.Div., 1991
Final Vows: 1991
Ordination to the Priesthood: 1992, Sacred Heart Basilica, Notre Dame
Holy Cross Assignments: Rev. Anthony V. Szakaly, C.S.C., has served as Second Assistant Provincial since 2003 and was given the additional responsibility of Provincial Steward in 2006. Prior to joining Provincial Administration, Fr. Szakaly was Associate Pastor of St. Clement Parish in Hayward, Calif., and Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in South Bend, Ind.
Rev. Edwin H. Obermiller, C.S.C., Third Assistant Provincial
Born: Canton, Ohio
College: Pontifical College Josephinum (Columbus, Ohio), B.A. in Psychology, 1988
Graduate School: Jesuit School of Theology, Graduate Theological Union (Berkeley, Calif.), 1994
Final Vows: 1994
Ordination to the Priesthood: 1996, Sacred Heart Basilica, Notre Dame
Holy Cross Assignments: Rev. Edwin H. Obermiller, C.S.C., completed 11 years at the University of Portland (UP) as Director of Campus Ministry and two years as assistant Superior of the Holy Cross community at UP before being named Director of Vocations in 2006. In 2009, Fr. Obermiller was named Third Assistant Provincial with oversight for the Offices of Vocations, Development, and Communications.
Rev. Thomas P. Looney, C.S.C., Fourth Assistant Provincial
Born: Brooklyn, N.Y.
College: Stonehill College (Easton, Mass.), B.A. in Psychology, 1982
Graduate School: University of St. Michael's College in the University of Toronto (Toronto, Ontario), M.Div., 1986; Catholic University of America (Washington, D.C.), Ph.D. in Theology, 1996
Final Vows: 1986
Ordination to the Priesthood: 1987, Holy Cross Church, South Easton, Mass.
Holy Cross Assignments: Before becoming Fourth Assistant Provincial, Rev. Thomas P. Looney, C.S.C., was Provincial Superior of the former Eastern Province of Priests and Brothers. He has also served at King’s College for 16 years as an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Theology. Fr. Looney was the Vice President for Mission and Catholic Identity at Stonehill College for two years.
