Bishop Blesses Mural of the Blessed Mother in Downtown SteubenvilleThe mural was painted in part by last summer's Steubenville Mission Team.May 23, 2017 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Members of the Franciscan University Steubenville Summer Mission team, religious, and lay people gathered in an alley in downtown Steubenville on Friday, May 19, as Steubenville Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton blessed the mural of the Immaculate Heart of…
Franciscan University Enters Into Law School AgreementsLaw school can be completed in six rather than seven years through these agreements with The Catholic University of America and Ave Maria School of Law.May 19, 2017 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Responding to the need for lawyers who are educated with a Catholic worldview, Franciscan University of Steubenville has entered into…
Commencement 2017 Speakers to Graduates: Stand Up for TruthFranciscan sent forth 660 to restore all things in Christ.May 18, 2017 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—With the Catholic Church’s celebration of the centennial of our Lady of Fatima on the minds of many in attendance, Franciscan University of Steubenville sent forth 660 graduates during two separate ceremonies as part…
Food for the Poor Honors Father Michael Scanlan, TORMay 09, 2017 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—The legacy of Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, will continue to live on in a tangible way outside the United States. On Sunday, Father Peter Lyons, TOR, of Food for the Poor presented Franciscan University of Steubenville President Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, with a commemorative plaque honoring Father Scanlan’s memory…
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…
AIM Women’s Center Receives Grant From Parkhurst Dining, Franciscan UniversityMay 04, 2017 STEUBENVILLE, OH—The AIM Women’s Center was named the recipient of the annual Parkhurst Dining/Franciscan University of Steubenville Love Where You Live Grant. Parkhurst Dining, the University’s campus dining partner, awards a $5,000 grant each year to benefit the greater Steubenville community. Parkhurst is a division of the Eat’n Park Hospitality…
Franciscan University Among Select Group of Colleges That Provide a “Faithful Catholic Education“Franciscan has been included every year the Guide has been published.May 04, 2017 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—As it has since the first edition was published 10 years ago, Franciscan University of Steubenville is included in The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College. Prepared by the Cardinal Newman Society, the 2017-2018 Newman Guide recommends 29…
GRACE: Students, Faculty Share Passions and Gifts With the Franciscan University CommunityThe academic works of students and faculty took over the J.C. Williams CenterApril 18, 2017 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—On Friday, April 7, the smell of coffee floated through the air and voices hummed in the background as students and faculty showcased their academic projects in the…
Franciscan University Teams Up With Duquesne Pharmacy ProgramMarch 24, 2017 STEUBENVILLE, OH— Responding to a growing industry demand for pharmacists, Franciscan University of Steubenville has partnered with the prestigious Duquesne University School of Pharmacy to give students the opportunity to earn a doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) after beginning their studies at Franciscan. The new program,…
Bishop of Pittsburgh, Catholic Leaders to Highlight Franciscan University Class of 2017 Commencement CeremoniesGraduating class will be the first to have spent entire time at Franciscan under the shepherding of Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR.March 23, 2017 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—More than 620 students will graduate from Franciscan University of Steubenville during commencement exercises over May 12-13,…