Awaken: Power and Purpose 2016

Awaken: Power and Purpose 2016First Franciscan University of Steubenville Conference of the summer brings message of rebirth and renewal.June 22, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH – “We are created for worship, and now it’s time for the Church to awaken,” declared Father Matt Williams at the June 10-13, 2016, Power and Purpose Conference at Franciscan University of…

Call for Jacopone da Todi Poetry Prize Manuscripts

Call for Jacopone da Todi Poetry Prize ManuscriptsJune 10, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH— In August, Franciscan University Press will accept book-length manuscripts for the Jacopone da Todi Poetry series, which provides an alternative publishing opportunity to poets writing on overtly Christian themes. “We want work that reflects a disciple’s heart,” says Dr. David Craig, Franciscan University…

Commencement 2016 Sends Forth 665 Graduates

Commencement 2016 Sends Forth 665 GraduatesHonorary Degrees Awarded to Cardinal Seán Patrick O'Malley; Father Terence Henry, TOR; Dr. Laura Meeks; and Paul “Mickey“ Pohl, JDMay 20, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville held its 68th annual commencement exercises, sending forth 665 graduates, with separate ceremonies held to honor science and arts graduates. Both took place…