Baumer Hall

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.

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. It is from St. John’s that he 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. He also serves as chaplain to the Track and Field and Cross Country Teams, as well as engaging in ministry with international students and those from diverse religious traditions.


When not engaged in ministry, Fr. Robert devotes time to academic research in philosophical theology, particularly exploring the boundary between theology and philosophy in twentieth century France and Germany. His work has been published in journals including Heythrop, International Philosophical Quarterly, and Irish Theological Quarterly. 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
Year Established
2019
Quad
South
Sex
Male
Chapel
Number of Floors
4
Number of Rooms
Elevator
Yes
Air Conditioning
Yes
Nickname/Mascot