Rugby Ruckus Set for August 31 at Harding StadiumPre-Game Events Include Free Spinning Jenny ConcertAugust 14, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH — Spinning Jenny, a Family Fun Fest, and a fast and furious rugby game will bring a festive atmosphere to Steubenville’s Harding Stadium this upcoming Labor Day weekend. Franciscan University of Steubenville’s 11th Annual Robert D’Anniballe…
Conference Sheds Light on Scripture through PrayerLectio Divina and prayer as spiritual warfare among themes addressed at Applied Biblical Studies ConferenceAugust 04, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—”So often we treat the Bible as a book of fables where God does extraordinary things but he no longer does those things now for us,” Jeff Cavins said at the…
Conference Focuses On Courage to Defend the ChurchParticipants come to Defending the Faith Conference to be 'fed' and 'renewed' for evangelization at home.August 04, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—”We don’t tell God how big our problems are. We tell our problems how big God is.” Mark Hart’s words to the 1,400 people gathered at Franciscan University of…
FORBES Ranks Franciscan University Among America's Top CollegesAt #364, Franciscan University is in the top eight percent of all U.S. colleges FORBES considered.July 31, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, Ohio—FORBES, a leading source of business news and financial information, has named Franciscan University of Steubenville to its prestigious list of America’s Top Colleges 2014. Go to: Full List…
Franciscan University Names Debra Facello Director of Graduate NursingFacello began teaching at Franciscan University in 1991 and became a full-time assistant professor of nursing in 2002.July 23, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Dr. Debra Cunningham Facello has been named the director of the Graduate Nursing Department at Franciscan University of Steubenville, where she oversees the Master of Science…
Free Conference TalksNo registration is required for either talk.July 07, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH The evening sessions of the final two Adult Summer Conferences to be held this summer at Franciscan University of Steubenville are free and open to the public: Applied Biblical Studies Conference, Thursday, July 24,7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Following praise and worship the talk…
Franciscan University Reacts to Supreme Court Hobby Lobby RulingPresident Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, commends decision upholding religious freedom.June 30, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville lauded today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. as progress in the ongoing fight for religious liberty in America. Father Sean…
“Only Jesus: Awakening Discipleship,” Priests, Deacons, and Seminarians Retreat, 2014Father Sheridan and other speakers ministered to nearly 150 priests, deacons, and seminarians.June 25, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, Ohio—“What motivates us in following Christ?” Franciscan University of Steubenville President Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, asked the priests, deacons, and future priests before him. “What motivates us as ministers…
Franciscan Brings Back Father Scanlan Tennis TournamentThe Father Michael Scanlan Tennis Tournament will be held the weekend of July 18–20 at Belleview Park in Steubenville.June 18, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—In honor of President Emeritus Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, Franciscan University of Steubenville is bringing back the tennis tournament that bears his name. The Father Michael Scanlan…
Conference to Stir Up “The Courage to Be Catholic”The Defending the Faith Conference will equip Catholics with the knowledge needed to bring the teachings of the Church to the world.June 18, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH —The Franciscan University of Steubenville Defending the Faith Conference, July 25-27, will equip Catholics with the knowledge and inspiration they need…