Statement on the Death of Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, (1931-2017) President Emeritus, Franciscan University of SteubenvilleJanuary 07, 2017 Father Richard Davis, TOR Minister Provincial, Franciscans TOR Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus I lived with Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, from 1992-2012, and I can honestly say he was always an inspiration to me.…
Tributes to Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, 1931-2017Tributes from Father Raneiro Cantalamessa, OFM Cap., Dr. Scott Hahn, Dr. Ralph Martin, Sr. Ann Shields, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ, George Weigel, Patti Gallagher Mansfield, and others.January 07, 2017 STEUBENVILLE, OH—From hosting a theology discussion program on EWTN to writing books on spirituality to preaching to thousands in stadiums…
Hundreds From Franciscan University Will March for Life This MonthAnnual March in Washington, D.C., encourages students to be pro-life year-roundJanuary 04, 2017 Steubenville, OH — At the annual March for Life, “we are not only exercising our American right to protest, but also our duty as pro-life Catholics,” says Annie Babcock, the coordinator of Franciscan University of Steubenville’s presence at…
Franciscan University of Steubenville Named a 2017 “Best College Value” by Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceRecognized for Embodying Exceptional Academic Quality and AffordabilityDecember 19, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville has been named to the Kiplinger’s Personal Finance list of the Top 300 Best College Values of 2017. Franciscan University ranked in the top 50 on the…
Symposium Responds to Pope Francis’ Call to Renew the ChurchKeynote addresses included Archbishop Charles Chaput and Father Robert Spitzer, SJDecember 14, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—“One of the reasons the Holy Father may seem so frustrated with the state of the Church today is that, in his experience, too many Christians confuse doctrine and law, rituals and…
Bishop of Steubenville Closes Holy Door at Christ the King ChapelDecember 14, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—“The closing of the Holy Door does not mean the closing of our hearts.” With these words and prayers, Bishop Jeffrey Monforton of Steubenville closed the Holy Door in Christ the King Chapel at Franciscan University of Steubenville at a special…
“#JesusIS” Set for Advent ReleaseNew Media Campaign the First Effort of Franciscan University and Redeemed Online PartnershipNovember 23, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville has formed a partnership with Redeemed Online, one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing Catholic new media projects. Redeemed Online was launched by Franciscan University alumnus Andy Lesnefsky ’02 in…
Veterans Memorial Flagpole DedicatedNovember 22, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University unveiled a new memorial plaque and dedicated its Veterans Memorial Flagpole on Friday, November 11, in a Veterans Day ceremony. More than 100 students, alumni, and veterans gathered outside on a chilly November morning to dedicate the new memorial. Present were veterans of a number of…
Franciscan University Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Founding With PrayerNovember 14, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its founding and the end of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy with a special novena prayer and a renewal of the University’s consecration to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary. The College…
Franciscan University Education Professor Receives iNACOL AwardDr. Susan Poyo recognized for her research in online learning.November 07, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH –A Franciscan University of Steubenville education professor received the 2016 iNACOL Research Award for her research on preparing teachers and students for online learning environments. Dr. Susan Poyo, assistant professor of education at Franciscan University,…