Priests, Deacons, and Seminarians Retreat 2016Admitting Brokenness and Finding Mercy at the Table of the FatherJune 30, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH – “Will the worst sinner in the room please stand?” asked Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger of the diocese of Albany. Most of the men in the room rose to their feet. The bishop walked down…
“I Thirst“: Youth Conference Brings Message of Transformation and Fulfillment2,200 teens attended the first of five “Steubenville“ High School Youth Conferences here on campus.June 24, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH – “It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness. He is waiting for you when nothing else you find satisfies you. He is the…
“Ask J“ Tackles the Difficult QuestionsVideo series now on SteubenvilleFuel.comJune 24, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH – A new webseries that takes a fresh approach to teaching truth to young people is now live at SteubenvilleFuel.com. Ask J follows a young man named J, played by Jeff Kongs, who accepts a job at “The Internet” in the…
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…
Free Talk Saturday Evening at Power & Purpose ConferenceFr. Matt Williams' talk, “The Power of Worship—Where the Weak are Made Strong“ will be followed by adoration and a healing service.June 10, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH – There will be no charge to attend the Saturday, June 11, evening session of the Power and Purpose Conference at…
Call for Jacopone da Todi Poetry Prize ManuscriptsJune 10, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH— In August, Franciscan University Press will accept book-length manuscripts for the Jacopone da Todi Poetry series, which provides an alternative publishing opportunity to poets writing on overtly Christian themes. “We want work that reflects a disciple’s heart,” says Dr. David Craig, Franciscan University…
Commencement 2016 Sends Forth 665 GraduatesHonorary Degrees Awarded to Cardinal Seán Patrick O'Malley; Father Terence Henry, TOR; Dr. Laura Meeks; and Paul “Mickey“ Pohl, JDMay 20, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville held its 68th annual commencement exercises, sending forth 665 graduates, with separate ceremonies held to honor science and arts graduates. Both took place…
Parkhurst Dining and Franciscan University Award First Love Where You Live GrantDirty Vagabond Ministries Recognized for Community ServiceMay 06, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Parkhurst Dining and Franciscan University of Steubenville awarded the inaugural Parkhurst-Franciscan University Love Where You Live Grant to Dirty Vagabond Ministries. At a recent luncheon, Jeff Broadhurst, CEO of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, presented…
Franciscan Frisbee Team Makes Nationals, Hosts First Home GameThe “Neal Rylatt Memorial“ Cup To Be Played May 7May 02, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—For the second year in a row, Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Ultimate Frisbee men’s club team, “Franciscan Fatal,” will compete for a national title after sweeping both the Ohio Conference and Ohio Valley Regional…
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…