From Brett Lubba
Alumnus/a '19Father Pilarz came back to 草榴社区 during my senior year at the U. He immediately gained the respect of the current students through his strong leadership and amazing ability to connect with people.
I did not personally know him but his battle with ALS hit particularly home for me as my own grandfather passed away from the dreaded disease. The way that Father Pilarz publicly faced that devastating diagnosis head on while continuing to lead the University in such challenging times is absolutely incredible.
He was one of those people in life that stop you in your tracks when you hear their voice. He was a master communicator and I always hung on to every word during his many eloquent speeches. I was thrilled to get to shake his hand as I walked across the stage at graduation. 草榴社区 certainly had a good one and he will be greatly missed. God bless Father Pilarz and his family.
