Limitless Love in ActionFirst Steubenville Youth Conference Inspires Teens to Bring the Fire HomeJune 18, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—”If we’re not going out and spreading the Gospel, it’s just like putting a candle on the floor and putting a basket over it. Let your light shine! Let your lives proclaim the Gospel. Let everything that you are give glory to God in…
The Holy Spirit at Work through MaryPower and Purpose Conference Kicks Off Franciscan University of Steubenville's 2015 Summer Conference SeasonJune 10, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—”No matter how dark it gets,” bellowed Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers at the June 5-7, 2015, Power and Purpose Conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville, “the light of the new Pentecost kindled by…
Franciscan University of Steubenville Faculty Achievements, May 2015June 01, 2015 The following Franciscan University faculty recently received recognition for their achievements. Chosen: This Is Your Catholic Faith, received an Excellence in Publishing Award and was named “Book of the Year” by the Association of Catholic Publishers. Written by Ron Bolster, director of Franciscan University’s Catechetics…
Ledyard Enshrined in Sports Faith Hall of FameFranciscan's Athletic Director honored with 11 other Catholic athletes, coaches, and teams.May 29, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Chris Ledyard, Franciscan University of Steubenville’s director of Athletics, was enshrined in the Sports Faith Hall of Fame in Chicago, Illinois, on Sunday, May 24, 2015. Ledyard was named College Athletic Director of the Year and selected…
Undefeated Club Team Sweeps National Frisbee TournamentWin Honors Memory of Franciscan University Student-Player Neal RylattMay 21, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—While only in their second year of existence, the Franciscan University of Steubenville Ultimate Frisbee team, “Franciscan Fatal,” ended the season undefeated and ranked No. 1 at the USA Ultimate D-III College Championships. The trophy belonged to…
Franciscan Athletic Director to Receive Sports Faith International AwardLedyard to be Inducted Alongside NBA Star Bob Cousy, Olympic Gold Medalist Bonnie BlairMay 19, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO – Sports Faith International has named Franciscan University of Steubenville director of athletics, Chris Ledyard, their College Athletic Director of the Year. He will be enshrined in the Sports…
2015 Summer Conferences: Celebrating 40 YearsMay 13, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville will celebrate 40 years of conferences this summer. Since the first gathering for Catholic priests in 1975, the University’s conferences have grown to provide spiritual renewal each summer to more than 52,000 priests, deacons, seminarians, youth, young adults, religious educators, and adults…
Commencement Exercises 2015Lou Holtz, the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and the Archbishop of Baltimore Addressed the Class of 2015May 12, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville sent forth its fourth largest class – 709 graduates – on May 9, during the 67th annual commencement exercises, held in Finnegan Fieldhouse. Franciscan University President Father Sean O.…
Groundbreaking Ceremony Makes It Official:Franciscan Square Is Under ConstructionMay 06, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—With the blessing of the property, the turning of soil, and stirring words from University and public officials, Franciscan University of Steubenville officially christened Franciscan Square—a new commercial development on University Boulevard across from the main entrance to Franciscan University. The Groundbreaking Ceremony…
Summer Seminar Focuses on St. John Paul II and Dietrich von HildebrandThe University-affiliated Hildebrand Project's summer seminar is limited to 30 participants.April 17, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Pope St. John Paul II left a rich philosophical legacy when he died in 2005. He also bore incredible witness against the evils of his time, as did another eminent Christian personalist and philosopher,…