Baumer Hall
Baumer Hall is the newest men's hall in the Notre Dame residential life community, completed in Summer 2019. This $20 million facility is the result of a generous gift from University of Notre Dame alumnus John Baumer and his wife, Mollie. “This University has been part of our family story for three generations,” John Baumer said. “The residence hall experience I had at Notre Dame was the backdrop for the best and most lasting friendships and memories I have made. Sharing every aspect of life with your residence hall community creates a foundation of friendship and support you will build on for the rest of your life. I am deeply grateful for my time in Zahm Hall, and we as a family are delighted that we have the opportunity, through Baumer Hall, to ensure this tradition remains strong and meaningful for future generations.” Baumer Hall is located on the south side of the Notre Dame campus, near to Ryan and Keough Halls. The four-story, 78,000-square-foot structure will house 251 men and feature a two-story lounge, reading room, study rooms, community kitchen, chapel, laundry, vending, storage, exercise room and space for food sales on the lower level.
Rector
Rev. Robert Lisowski, C.S.C.
Fr. Robert Lisowski, C.S.C. is a native of Scranton, Pennsylvania. A product of Diocesan Catholic schools, Fr. Robert matriculated to St. John’s University in Queens, New York and graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy summa cum laude, along with minors in Classics and Psychology. Following graduation, Fr. Robert entered formation for the Congregation of Holy Cross at the University of Notre Dame, professing his first vows in July of 2016. He graduated from Notre Dame in 2020 with the Master of Divinity Degree. Fr. Robert professed his final vows and was ordained to the diaconate in September of 2020 and was ordained a presbyter in April of 2021. Throughout his years of formation, Fr. Robert has participated in a variety of ministries including parish faith formation, hospital/hospice chaplaincy, undergraduate teaching, and Assistant Rector for Dillon Hall. He has spent summers living and ministering with Holy Cross communities in France and India. Fr. Robert served as the inaugural Rector of Baumer Hall during the academic year of 2020-2021. In addition to serving as Rector, Fr. Robert also works in campus ministry as the LGBTQ chaplain and serves as the assistant superior for the Holy Cross community of brothers and priests at Notre Dame.
When not engaged in ministry, Fr. Robert devotes time to academic research in 20th century continental philosophy and associated questions in systematic theology. His work has been published in journals including Heythrop, International Philosophical Quarterly, and American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly. Fr. Robert’s leisure activities include reading, swimming, movies, theater, traveling, and socializing with friends.
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Hall Stats
- Approximate Capacity
- 251
- Number of Sections
- 6
- Year Established
- 2019
- Quad
- South
- Sex
- Male
- Chapel
- St. Martin de Porres
- Number of Floors
- 4
- Number of Rooms
- Elevator
- Yes
- Air Conditioning
- Yes
- Nickname/Mascot
- The Buccaneers