Meet Our Priests

Fr Craig

Father Craig Borchard

Pastor

Father Craig, originally from Detroit, MI, became a priest in June of 2016. He felt a call to the priesthood his senior year of highschool after attending a retreat which changed his life. He experienced a profound encounter with Jesus, and has a strong desire to give to others what Christ has given him. He is the newest member of the Saint Vincent de Paul community and became Pastor, June of 2020. His favorite part of being a priest is celebrating Holy Mass every day; particularly when he elevates the Host during the consecration. He enjoys being involved with education and is looking forward to working with children in the school and with adults in ministry. His two favorite saints are Philomena and John Vianney but if he were to go back in time, he would want to meet Saint Peter, the first pope. Some of his favorite hobbies include writing music, playing tennis, golfing, and cycling. He is also a roller coaster enthusiast and can tell you anything you want to know about them. He hopes to one day be able to travel to Mexico City to visit the Shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Father Craig’s cuisine of choice is anything Asian or Italian! 

Father Eloy Jimenez

Associate Pastor

Fr. Eloy was born and raised in Mexico, where he was surrounded by family who had a deep love of serving their Parish. At a young age, Fr. Eloy loved learning about theology and philosophy.  He eventually discerned the call to the Priesthood and was ordained a Preist in 1982 in Rome by Saint Pope John Pall II.  After serving as a Priest all around Mexico, from parishes to the depths of indigenous Mexico, Fr. Eloy was sent to our Diocese to serve the people here.  He has now been a Priest for over 40 years. 

Father Nick Monnin

Parochial Vicar

Fr. Nick was born and raised in South Bend as the youngest of three children and attended St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and School. After graduating from St. Joseph High School in 2017, he was inspired by his pastor's priestly example and entered the seminary at age 19.


He spent four years at Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis while studying philosophy at Marian University before continuing his priestly formation at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. During his five years in the Eternal City, he was blessed to serve as deacon and chant the Gospel at Pope Leo XIV's Inauguration Mass.


Shortly afterward, Fr. Nick returned home and was ordained to the priesthood on June 7, 2025, at his home parish in South Bend before returning to Rome to complete his studies in Sacred Scripture. In his free time, he enjoys studying foreign languages and cultures, playing basketball,

and making music.