Email: tprior@millikin.edu
Phone: (309) 846-3949

The 2020-21 school term will be Tom's fifth year as campus minister of Millikin Newman Catholic. He received a Master's of Organizational Leadership degree from St. Ambrose University in 2016, and studied Journalism, Radio TV/Production, and Theology as an undergraduate. He and his wife Lindsey live in Normal, IL. Tom enjoys walking his dog Haven, writing fiction novels, and is an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

Fr. Friedel began as our chaplain in 2020, and he's also pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. Before moving to Decatur, he served as chaplain of Sacred Heart-Griffin High School in Springfield. 

Fr. Trummer was ordained to the priesthood in 2020 and became our associate chaplain. He also serves as associate pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, and is the chaplain of St. Teresa High School in Decatur.