Eric Styles

Eric Styles
Residence Hall
Carroll Hall

Biography

Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Eric Styles became the rector of Carroll Hall in 2016. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Electronic Media and African-American Studies from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and his Master's degree in Applied Philosophy from Loyola University Chicago. Prior to Notre Dame, Eric worked as a Parish Liturgy Coordinator at Saint Benedict the African (East) Catholic Church in Chicago and a House Manager for the Theatre School of DePaul University. He discerned religious life for seven years with the Society of Jesus before finding his way to Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and working as a Campus Minister in liturgy and faith formation. Eric remains active in the performing arts and also enjoys writing about theology and contemporary culture.