Alumni Return for Vocations FairOctober 28, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH – Among the 60 representatives from religious communities and dioceses at Franciscan University’s annual Religious Vocations Awareness Day on October 14 were more than two dozen alumni. Just a few years ago, many of them were standing in the shoes of the students they connected with…
Aid to the Church in Need Receives Poverello Medal From Franciscan University of SteubenvilleRelief organization provides humanitarian aid to persecuted Christians in the Middle East. Speaker tells of “dire plight“ of Middle East Christians.October 14, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Aid to the Church in Need, which provides material and spiritual relief to destitute people in 145 countries,…
Showing of the Film La StradaOctober 14, 2016 STEUBENVILLE,OH—The Franciscan Film Society will present La Strada (The Road), an Italian neorealist film directed by Federico Fellini, on Friday, October 21, at 7:00 p.m. in Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Anathan Theatre, Egan Hall. Admission is free. La Strada is on the Vatican’s list of 100 important…
Major Grant From Our Sunday Visitor to Fund Online Adult Faith Formation ProgramFranciscan University of Steubenville to provide online workshops on a wide range of catechetical and pro-life topics.October 06, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—A $40,000 grant from Our Sunday Visitor will enable Franciscan University’s newly formed Catechetical Institute to develop online workshops aimed to “form those…
Aid to the Church in Need to Receive Poverello Medal, Franciscan University of Steubenville's Highest Non-Academic HonorAgency provides material and spiritual aid to the suffering and persecuted faithful in over 145 countries.September 29, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—The international charitable organization Aid to the Church in Need will receive the Franciscan University of Steubenville Poverello Medal at…
Franciscan University, D’Youville College Launch 3+4 Doctor of Pharmacy ProgramGraduates will receive degrees from both universities.September 26, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH – Students at Franciscan University of Steubenville will be able to obtain a doctor of pharmacy degree through a new agreement with D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York. Under the 3+4 program, a maximum of…
CCHS Graduate Emily Kissinger Awarded Amanda Looman Memorial ScholarshipSeptember 12, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH— Franciscan University of Steubenville has awarded the 2016 Amanda Looman Memorial Scholarship to Steubenville Catholic Central High School graduate Emily Kissinger. Kissinger, a freshman biology major at Franciscan University, is enrolled in courses that will prepare her for medical school. The annual…
Franciscan University Introduces New Online Master of Arts in Theology and Christian MinistryClasses Begin January 2017September 01, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Taking a major step forward with its online offerings, Franciscan University of Steubenville is now accepting candidates for its new Online Master of Arts in Theology and Christian Ministry. “This program prepares you to serve the…
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…
Living Mercy Through the Gospel of LukeMercy Expresses God's Love for UsAugust 10, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH – “No matter what we may have done. . . Jesus is waiting for us,” Dr. Edward Sri said at the 2016 Applied Biblical Studies Conference. “He wants to restore us. He doesn’t just want to forgive us, he…