Steubenville Bishop Opens Holy DoorFranciscan University is one of only two Holy Door sites in the Diocese.December 09, 2015 STEUBENVILLE—“With eyes fixed on Jesus and his merciful face, the Holy Father, on this Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, has inaugurated an extraordinary jubilee, thus opening to us and to all men and women the door…
Jubilee 'Holy Door' to be Unsealed in Christ the King ChapelMost Rev. Jeffrey Monforton, bishop of Steubenville, named Franciscan's chapel as one of two Holy Door sites in the Diocese of Steuebville.December 02, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO— The Most Rev. Jeffrey Monforton, bishop of Steubenville, has designated Christ the King Chapel at Franciscan University of Steubenville as a…
Franciscan President Speaks at World Congress on Catholic EducationRome Gathering Brings Together Catholic Educators From All Over the WorldNovember 24, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO — Franciscan University of Steubenville President Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, JD, JCD, presented a paper and joined more than 2,200 leaders in Catholic education who gathered in Rome to examine the challenges facing Catholic education…
Business Club Renamed to Better Reflect Mission StatementNovember 20, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH— To better reflect its mission, the student business club at Franciscan University of Steubenville aimed at developing the Christian life in the world of business has changed its name to Christian Students in Free Enterprise (CSFE). Dr. Thomas Kelly, business professor at Franciscan University and CSFE faculty advisor, said that the new title “more…
Franciscan University Honors Veterans at Memorial Groundbreaking CeremonyNovember 13, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Nearly 80 people gathered near the grassy field overlooking the J.C. Williams Center on Veterans Day, November 11, at 11:00 a.m., to break ground for a permanent Veterans Memorial at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Veterans, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and members of the community…
Sharing Christ’s Love and MercyFranciscan University Students Complete The 7 Corporal Works of MercyNovember 06, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH— Seven works of mercy. Six events. Two weekends. Nearly 50 Franciscan University students completed the 7 corporal works of mercy last month through Project Mercy, a student-led, campus-wide outreach. Emily McMahon, a junior special education major from…
Students Recount Their Pilgrimage to See the PopeThe long bus trip, long walk, long wait, long Mass, and long return, were all grace-filled experiences.October 02, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH— More than 220 Franciscan University students went on a pilgrimage Sunday, September 27, to Philadelphia to see Pope Francis and attend the last Mass of his first visit to the United States. After…
Poverello Medal Presented to Mary's MealsFranciscan University of Steubenville Recognizes Agency for Feeding Hungry Children in 12 Countries.September 23, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—The international relief organization Mary’s Meals received the Poverello Medal, Franciscan University of Steubenville’s highest non-academic award, at a September 20 ceremony held at the University. Mary’s Meals feeds one million hungry children each school day in 12…
Franciscan University of Steubenville Faculty, Alumni to Speak at World Meeting of FamiliesFaculty and alumni to address a wide range of spiritual and moral themes on eve of Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia.September 18, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—The World Meeting of Families Congress and Youth Congress—the run-up to the arrival of Pope Francis to Philadelphia on…
Franciscan University Students to See Pope in PhiladelphiaFour busloads of students, three Franciscan friars, and a handful of Franciscan sisters will make a whirlwind trip to see the Pontiff.September 17, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH— More than 220 Franciscan University of Steubenville students along with three Franciscan TOR priests and several Franciscan TOR sisters will travel to Philadelphia for the September…