Fr. Jim Bracke, CSC, '74
Listen to Fr. Jim Bracke, CSC, Notre Dame Staff Chaplain, as he reflects on his more than 40 years in priestly ministry, his ongoing call to follow Christ in all things, and his outlook on life as he makes a significant transition towards retirement.
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Listen to Fr. Jim Bracke, CSC Notre Dame Staff Chaplain, as he reflects on his more than 40 years in priestly ministry, his ongoing call to follow Christ in all things, and his outlook on life as he makes a significant transition towards retirement.
This episode was originally published by FaithND on October 14, 2022. To explore the entire library of Everyday Holiness podcast episodes and for more information about FaithND, please visit faith.nd.edu.
MoreMeet the Speaker: Fr. Jim Bracke, CSC, '74
Hi, my name is Fr. Jim Bracke CSC. I am filled with joy and wonder at all of the nearly 5,000 women and men who support the mission of this blessed University. Blessed Fr. Basil Moreau csc, the founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross and the community who administers this place of learning, said that clergy and lay must labor in union for the good of the Lord’s mission. Truly that is what takes place daily here. I followed the big shoes of Fr. Greg Green CSC who served for 25 years as staff chaplain. I thank Fr Greg for opening many doors and he is still at the University serving at Welsh Family Hall. I have been a priest of Holy Cross for over 33 years and have been in parochial, high school,chaplaincy and prison ministries. I am inspired by how all of you work to make the mission of the university possible.