Canon Christopher A. Hillak
Missioner for Digital Communications

(he/him/his)

Christopher joined the Diocese of Northern Indiana as the part-time Missioner for Digital Communications on October 1, 2018. He is responsible for managing the EDNIN website, creating social media content, and designing the enewsletter. He also assists with events and the overall branding of the diocese. In addition, he serves as the bishop’s liaison to the Creation Care Commission and the Faithful Stewards Commission and sits on the Emergency Response Task Force. Christopher’s professional background is in marketing campaigns, project management, event planning and coordination, media planning/placement, and information technology through his work in advertising, higher education, publishing, and technology. In addition to his Diocesan employment, Christopher works full time as the Academic Operations Coordinator, Executive MBA and Non-Degree Programs in the Mendoza School of Business at the University of Notre Dame.

As a member of The Cathedral of Saint James, South Bend, Christopher has served as the Senior Warden since 2018, on the Cathedral Chapter since 2015, as well as on various committees. He has represented the Cathedral as a six-time delegate to Diocesan Convention and as a delegate to the Special Convention to Elect a Bishop. Diocesan Convention has elected Christopher to serve as a Deputy to the 79th General Convention (2018) where he was the Secretary of the Credentials Committee and to the 80th General Convention (2022); to Province V Synod (2018, 2021); and to serve as the diocesan representative on the Province V Board of Directors (2018-Present).

Christopher resides in Osceola, Ind. with his husband, Andrew, and their two dogs and two cats. You can follow Christopher on Facebook, Twitter,and LinkedIn.

Education

Master of Public Affairs
Double concentration in Nonprofit Administration and Policy & Government Administration and Policy
Indiana University

Bachelor of General Studies
Concentration in Arts and Humanities; Minor in Religious Studies
Indiana University

Fun Facts

Hometown: Granger, Ind.

Faith Community: Cathedral of Saint James (South Bend, Ind.)

Greatest inspiration: My grandparents, Patty Jo and Hal Baker

Favorite sports team: Notre Dame soccer, football, basketball, and hockey; New York Yankees; Indianapolis Colts; Indiana Pacers; Chicago Fire

Proudest moment: Winning high school state soccer tournament; graduating from IU; marrying my husband, Andrew

Favorite book: Charlotte’s Web (as a child), God Believes in Love, Love is an Orientation

Hobbies: Cheering for the Fighting Irish at soccer matches and other sporting events, playing the piano, enjoying the arts, and traveling

Favorite food: Pizza, my Grandma’s cooking (chili, spaghetti, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies), Sherman’s Mackinaw Island Fudge ice cream