Celebrating the Catholic University, Responding to the Great CommissionFirst of Three-Part Symposia Opens 25th Anniversary Celebration of Pope John Paul II’s Ex corde EcclesiaeDecember 19, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Those who participate in that “great endeavor known as the Catholic university” know that they do so in response to Jesus’ Great Commission to make disciples of all,…
Role of Beauty Examined at “Power of Beauty“ ConferenceWatch Roger Scruton's talk online at Faith & ReasonDecember 19, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—”The search for beauty is the search for home—a place where you can be at home with yourself and others. But particularly, a place where you belong,” said Roger Scruton during his talk, “Beauty and…
Franciscan named “Best Value“ AgainPraised by Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine for Strong Academic Record and Great Economic ValueDecember 18, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—For the fourth consecutive year, Franciscan University of Steubenville has been named to the Kiplinger’s Personal Finance list of 100 best values in Private Universities. The 2015 ranking cites four-year private institutions that combine…
Franciscan University Faith Households Celebrate 40 YearsAnniversary Events to Continue throughout 2015December 17, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Marking the 40th anniversary of faith households, Franciscan University of Steubenville held a special Household Life Mass on December 5, 2014, to kick off a year of celebrations (see the scheduled events). In his homily, Father Gregory Plow, TOR, director…
Franciscan Students, Faculty, Featured in PBS Documentary on LourdesSacred Journeys Premieres December 16December 07, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH— Fifteen Franciscan University of Steubenville students, a faculty member, and a Franciscan TOR priest volunteered on a Military “Wounded Warriors” Pilgrimage to Lourdes that is the subject of a major PBS-TV documentary series. Sacred Journeys: Lourdes premieres Tuesday,…
Founders' Association to Honor Staff, Faculty, Preservers of Local History65th Annual Founders' Association Dinner on Saturday, December 6, at 5:30 p.m.November 14, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville will honor four faculty and staff members for their service to the University, along with four key members of the Historic Fort Steuben project, at the 65th…
Hildebrand and the Third ReichHow a Philosopher Professor Became Hitler’s “Public Enemy Number One“November 11, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH— Hitler’s invasion of Poland in September 1939 rocked the civilized world and triggered World War II. A story not as widely known during the run-up to WWII concerns the Catholic philosopher Dietrich von Hildebrand — who valiantly…
Theology Professor to Give Two Talks on St. AugustineDr. Pecknold is an associate professor of theology at The Catholic University of America.October 20, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH— St. Augustine, known for his famous conversion from sinner to doctor of the Catholic Church, will be the topic of two talks given at Franciscan University of Steubenville on…
George Weigel on Evangelical Catholicism in Catholic UniversitiesCatholic institutions of higher learning exist to equip disciples for mission and as witnesses to Christ.October 17, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—”We are moving into a new phase in Catholic history, a new way of being the one Church of Christ,” said George Weigel, Catholic theologian and one of America’s…
Franciscan University of Steubenville Establishes Christian Association of Student EntrepreneursStudents to lead the way in promoting Christian entrepreneurship among future business professionalsOctober 14, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Department of Accounting, Business Administration, and Economics recently announced a new direction for a long-standing student business organization. The newly formed Christian Association of Student Entrepreneurs…