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…
Joy of the Gospel Priests Retreat OfferedThe mini-retreat is designed to help priests grow in their knowledge and love of the word of God.September 29, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville and the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology will host a two-day retreat for Catholic priests focusing on “The Joy of the Gospel” on…
George Weigel to Speak on Evangelical Catholicism and Higher EducationWeigel is the author of the biography of Pope St. John Paul II.September 23, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—George Weigel, Catholic theologian and one of America’s leading commentators on religion and public life, will speak at Franciscan University of Steubenville on Tuesday, October 7, at 7:30 p.m. in…
Power of Beauty“ Conference to Discuss Role of Beauty in Everyday LifeRenowned Philosopher Roger Scruton to give keynote address.September 19, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville will host the “Power of Beauty” philosophy conference on October 24-25, 2014. The conference will examine the power of beauty to renew both individual persons and entire communities. Many…