Father Henry Honored by Christendom CollegeFather Henry joins Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, as former Franciscan University presidents so honored.May 23, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH — Father Terence Henry, TOR, chancellor of Franciscan University of Steubenville, received the Pro Deo et Patria Medal at Christendom College’s commencement exercises held May 17. The award acknowledges key individuals who…
Six Graduates to Enter Seminary, Religious OrdersThe Priestly Discernment Program has been preparing men for seminary and religious life for 29 years.May 23, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH — Six young men from Franciscan University of Steubenville will begin their formal journey toward priesthood or religious life this summer. Three men will begin their studies as diocesan…
Cardinal, Bishop, and EWTN CEO Address the Class of 2014Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, Awards Degrees for the First Time as University PresidentMay 13, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Dignitaries at Franciscan University of Steubenville’s 66th commencement implored graduates to use their knowledge to share the Gospel and to embrace God’s call for their lives. The 2014 commencement…
Hildebrand Project to Hold “Philosophy of Value” SeminarGraduate Students Invited to Apply for Grants to Attend Summer Seminar Based on the Works of Dietrich von HildebrandMay 07, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—In the realm of ethics, people often speak of values, whether traditional, progressive, or otherwise. What do we mean? Is value nothing more than subjective taste,…
Veritas Conference Champions Authentic Religious FreedomTalk Excerpts Available OnlineApril 28, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—“In its fullest and most robust sense, religion is the human person’s being in right relation to the divine, the more than merely human source or sources, if there be such, of meaning and value,” said Dr. Robert George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence…
Franciscan University Study Abroad Program Solidifies Ties With Historic Landmark—Kartause Maria Thronus IesuAgreement signed to put the Kartause under singular management of Maria ThronApril 23, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—A recent agreement moved the 14th-century Kartause Maria Thronus Iesu (Monastery of Our Lady, Throne of Jesus) in Gaming, Austria, long-time home to the Franciscan University of Steubenville…
Alumna Wins Fulbright Scholarship to GermanyThe Fulbright experience will pave Sattler’s way to reaching her goal of becoming a language teacher.April 14, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH — A Franciscan University of Steubenville alumna is one step closer to achieving her dream of becoming a language teacher, thanks to her recent selection as a 2014-2015 Fulbright scholar.…
Franciscan Plans Pilgrimage to Poland for World Youth Day 2016Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, to serve as spiritual directorApril 01, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville is organizing a pilgrimage to Krakow, Poland, for World Youth Day 2016. Scheduled for July 25-August 1, 2016, the pilgrimage will begin in Austria and include stops in Vienna, Salzburg,…
Franciscan University Class of 2014 Set to GraduateDaniel Cardinal DiNardo, Bishop Jeffrey Monforton, Michael Warsaw to Receive Honorary DegreesMarch 31, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, will address his first graduating classes as president of Franciscan University of Steubenville at the 66th commencement exercises, May 9-10, 2014. Events begin Friday, May 9, with the…
Three Concerts to Cultivate a Lenten Attitude of PrayerAll performances are free and open to the publicMarch 25, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville will prayerfully observe the Lenten season with the presentation of three concerts. All performances are free and open to the public. Organ Studio Recital Friday, April 4, 7:30 p.m. St. Peter…