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…
Four Professors Honored at Faculty ReceptionFebruary 08, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Four Franciscan University professors received awards for their dedication to teaching, scholarship, and service during a faculty reception on Monday, February 1, at Franciscan University. Dr. James Coyle was awarded the status of Associate Professor Emeritus for his 33 years of faithful service to Franciscan University.…
March for Life 2016January 14, 2016 Steubenville, OH —”Just as the Father is merciful to all of us, so we should be merciful to all life,” says Cami González, the coordinator of Franciscan University of Steubenville’s presence at this year’s March for Life in Washington, D.C. Drawing inspiration from the Year of Mercy, Franciscan University’s…
Franciscan Named a Top 50 “Best Value“ by Kiplinger's Personal FinanceThis is the fourth straight year Franciscan has made the list.December 22, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville has been ranked by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance as one of the top 50 best values in private universities. The report lists 100 universities from across the nation that meet Kiplinger’s requirements for academic quality…
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…