After eleven years of being school chaplain, Father Bob Gavotto will be retiring at the end of this year. Father Bob leaves the position after performing countless tasks, such as teaching new lectors and Eucharistic ministers, organizing the lineup of visiting priests for Mass, and creating penance services. He is widely respected in the Saints community for his role in fostering spiritual growth in the Saints community, and the fruits of his labors are beyond measure.

Father Kirk will be assuming his position starting next school year.

“I hope to humbly follow in Father Bob’s footsteps and let the spirit guide me in my work for the betterment of the school and community it serves,” Father Kirk said.

The excitement for Father Kirk becoming new chaplain can be seen in the dozens of students who spend time in campus ministry after school and at lunch. Güvenilir casino siteleri

“Father Kirk is more than a member of the faculty,” senior Paul Ammons said. “He cares about each and every student here at Saints. He takes time to learn about everyone’s lives and I know he will be great for the job.”

Members of the faculty also reacted to the change.

“[Father] Kirk is a great man who brings energy with him wherever he goes and I know he’ll be able to ‘fire up’ the school in his new office,” Mr. Wilson said.

Brother Barney agreed.

“Father Kirk is a vibrant and enthusiastic man who cares very much about the school and its students,” he said.

When he assumed his new role this fall, Father Kirk’s enthusiastic leadership and pastoral care should show students and faculty that the chaplain is indeed, still in.

By Mitchell Stoddard (‘18)

This article first appeared in the April issue of The Augustinian.