Early Bird Registration Extended for Adult Summer ConferencesFranciscan University launches 41st season of life-changing Catholic conferences.April 15, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—The early bird registration deadline for four of Franciscan University’s Catholic summer conferences for adults has been extended until April 29, the feast of St. Catherine of Siena. The famous saint once said, “Do not be…
Mass, Two Ceremonies to Send Forth Franciscan University's Class of 2016Father Terence Henry, TOR, will be among the honorees for his 13 years of service to Franciscan University as president.April 08, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—The May 13-14, 2016, commencement exercises at Franciscan University of Steubenville will mark the graduation of more than 660 students—and the first…
Two New Books From Franciscan University Press Reflect Unique Christian PerspectivesApril 05, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University Press—in collaboration with The Catholic University of America Press—has recently published two thought-provoking books from very different perspectives: One examines societal issues through the lens of Christianity, while one offers poetry from a disciple’s heart. Challenging the Secular Culture:…
A “Judgmental Moose“ Takes on the Seven Deadly SinsFranciscan University Web Video Series Breaks New Ground in Evangelization of Youth, Young AdultsMarch 31, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, Ohio—While playing video games in a dorm room lounge, surrounded by empty chip bags and pizza boxes, Rich hears a voice say, “Oh, sad little man.” He looks up, but…
Statement From Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville, on the Death of EWTN Foundress Mother AngelicaMarch 28, 2016 Franciscan University of Steubenville joins the EWTN family in mourning the death of EWTN foundress, Mother Angelica. With humble roots not far from Franciscan University in Canton, Ohio, Mother Angelica started and…
New Report Details Franciscan University’s Impact on Local Economy“Multiplier effect” of $320 million at work in Steubenville metro area is nearly 19 percent of economic activity.March 10, 2016 View the Report STEUBENVILLE, OH— Two Franciscan University of Steubenville economics professors have released their newest study (available here) on the University’s economic impact on the local…
Dr. Pat Lee Testifies Before Congressional PanelFranciscan University bioethicist asserts that fundamental right to life begins at moment of conception.March 03, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Testifying March 2 at the U.S. Capitol before the Select Investigative Panel on Infant Lives, Dr. Patrick Lee, director of Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Center for Bioethics, said, “Governmental funding of abortion…
300 Students to Spend Spring Break In MinistryThe fields of ministry stretch from Ecuador to North Dakota, and from the Bronx to San Diego.March 02, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Instead of vacationing or going home for spring break, 300 students will participate in 15 domestic and international mission trips sponsored by Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Missions of…
No Fees Charged for Seminarians Who Attend Priests, Deacons, Seminarians RetreatFebruary 16, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—A benefactor with a great love for the priesthood is making it affordable for any seminarian to attend the Priests, Deacons, Seminarians Retreat, June 20-24, at Franciscan University of Steubenville. The offer covers the cost of registration, and on-campus room and…
Portiuncula Re-designated as an Indulgence SiteFebruary 11, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH— The tiny Portiuncula Chapel at Franciscan University of Steubenville has been re-designated by the Vatican as a place where the faithful can receive a plenary indulgence—an elimination of the temporal punishment due to sin. The special designation comes in the form of a decree originally…