Spring Break Missions: Bringing the Love of Christ to the WorldMore than ten percent of the student body will spend spring break on mission.March 03, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Mother Teresa once said, “Joy is the net in which we catch souls.” As spring break approaches, more than 300 Franciscan University of Steubenville students are preparing to…
Scanlan Scholarship Winners Announced!Two full-tuition scholarships are awarded annually.February 26, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Two high school seniors were awarded full-tuition academic scholarships for the duration of their studies at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Emily Wieszczek and Martin Wolk were selected from among 82 competitors from 31 states during the 12th annual Father Michael Scanlan Scholarship Competition…
Franciscan University of Steubenville Names New Vice President of Human ResourcesPergi is also Franciscan University's first Title IX, Clery Act, and EEO coordinator.February 23, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville, recently named Brenan Pergi vice president of Human Resources. Pergi has served as executive director of Human Resources…
“Power and Purpose“ Summer ConferenceDynamic talks will unpack theme “Full of Grace, Full of Life“February 18, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Do you want to deepen your understanding of the Holy Spirit and the strength he imparts to be a better disciple of Jesus Christ? Participants at the Power and Purpose Conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville, June…
Veritas Conference to Foster Renewal of the Secular CultureTen Speakers to Give Solutions to Faith, Moral IssuesFebruary 13, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—The past few decades have not been kind to Catholics and fellow Christians concerned about the moral principles once valued by society as a whole. From abortion to same sex “marriage” to euthanasia, the dignity…
Apollo's Fire Trio to Perform Classic RepertoireBased in Cleveland, Apollo's Fire has an international reputation.February 05, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Named for the classical god of music and the sun, Apollo’s Fire is an orchestra of classical musicians from Cleveland dedicated to performing baroque music with passion and flair. Three Apollo’s Fire musicians will perform a free…
Franciscan Faculty, Alumni, to Speak at National Liturgy ConferenceJames Pauley, Petroc Willey, Jim Beckman, and William Keimig Will Speak on Faith, Catechesis, and Liturgy IssuesFebruary 04, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Two noted Franciscan University of Steubenville catechetics professors and two Franciscan alumni will speak at the Liturgical Catechesis and the New Evangelization Conference, April 16-17, 2015, at…
Student Volunteers to Provide Free Tax AssistanceThe students pass an IRS training course to be eligible to help with this free service.February 03, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville accounting students continue a more than a quarter-century-long tradition of assisting Ohio Valley residents with their income tax forms. From February 17 to April 1, students…
Duo Mignarda Concert RescheduledDuo to Perform Renaissance Era Music Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin MaryJanuary 29, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Duo Mignarda’s performance of Alma Redemptoris Mater, music dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, originally scheduled for January 25 but postponed due to bad weather, has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 8 at 2:00 p.m. in the Tony…
Second Sympusium to Take Up “The Dialogue of Faith and Reason.“This is the second symposium in the “Fidelity and Freedom“ Series, celebrating 25 years of Ex corde Ecclesiae.January 28, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—What is faith? What is reason? Can one exercise the one without the other? These and many other questions central to the mission of…