Society of Catholic Social Scientists to Address Crucial Secular Issues at Annual ConferenceSame-Sex Marriage Among 30-Plus Topics to be Addressed; Fr. D. Paul Sullins to Receive 2015 Pope Pius XI AwardJuly 29, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—The true meaning of marriage in modern society, Catholic business ethics, and the societal implications of liberalism and individualism are just some of the 30-plus…
St. John Bosco ConferenceThe Witness of Holiness: Serving Through DiscipleshipJuly 24, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH— How can a catechist bring youth, lapsed Catholics, and non-believers to the Church? Curtis Martin says, “Somebody needs to walk them back in.” Martin, president and founder of FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, was one of many to speak…
Engaging the Culture as a Catholic University:The Third and Final Fidelity and Freedom Conference Celebrating John Paul II’s Ex corde EcclesiaeJuly 22, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH— Is the Catholic university responsible for changing the culture? Should it act to reflect or to transform? These questions and more about how Catholic universities can engage the culture will…
Inaugural President’s Circle Meeting Offers University Benefactors Information, InspirationJune 30, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Members of the President’s Circle, a group of Franciscan University alumni, parents, and friends supporting Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, president of Franciscan University, in his vision for the school, gathered for an inaugural meeting on campus June 27-28. The two days of…
Statement on Supreme Court Marriage DecisionJune 26, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville laments today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges that effectively legalizes same-sex marriage throughout the country. While it is clearly a setback for marriage, the University will continue to analyze the decision and its effect on the Catholic Church and Franciscan University. Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, president of Franciscan…
Priests, Deacons, and Seminarians RetreatRecognizing Sonship and Love of the FatherJune 24, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH— Stressing that priests, deacons, and seminarians must first recognize that they are loved by their heavenly Father before they can properly be fathers to others, Bishop Emeritus Sam Jacobs told the nearly 150 gathered men, “The Father has said to us, and says again tonight, ‘You are my…
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…