Franciscan to Kick Off Adult Summer Conferences in June

Franciscan to Kick Off Adult Summer Conferences in JuneMay 08, 2017 STEUBENVILLE, OH—For the 42nd consecutive summer, Franciscan University of Steubenville will host dynamic adult conferences packed with inspirational speakers, engaging workshops, and fresh opportunities to encounter the Catholic faith. Kicking off the summer, the Power and Purpose Conference will be held June 9-11. Centered around the theme “Abide and Arise,” participants will be invited to…

Answering the Call

Answering the CallMorals, Marriage, Mercy Focus of Defending the Faith ConferenceAugust 10, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—”What is a disciple? It is not someone who believes the right things or has the right materials and books. A disciple,” says Jeff Cavins, “is someone who is called by God to enter his family and become like him; to…

“Receive the Father’s Mercy”

“Receive the Father’s Mercy“St. John Bosco Conference Draws Record Number of ParticipantsAugust 04, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH – As in any presidential election, political tensions run high as voters evaluate the candidates. But instead of “looking to the Capitol dome to save us,” U.S. Congressman Jeff Fortenberry urged participants at the July 18-21 St. John Bosco…

Answering the Call

Answering the CallYouth Publicly Show Their Openness to Discerning Religious LifeJuly 25, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH – This summer, more than 50,000 participants at Steubenville Youth Conferences will encounter Christ in new ways at one of 23 conferences held across the United States and Canada. Taking an extra step in acknowledging God’s will in guiding their…

Father Paul Check Speaks on Ministering to Those With Same-Sex Attraction

Father Paul Check Speaks on Ministering to Those With Same-Sex AttractionFather Check is the executive director of Courage International, an apostolate of the Catholic Church for persons with same-sex attraction.July 19, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH – A leading expert on the Catholic Church’s teaching about homosexuality spoke to priests, deacons, and seminarians at Franciscan University of…

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…