Rwandan Genocide Survivor to SpeakImmaculée Ilibagiza to Share Lenten Message of Hope and ForgivenessMarch 18, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO — In 1994, Immaculée Ilibagiza escaped the Rwandan massacre by hiding in a bathroom for three months, armed only with her father’s rosary beads and a Bible. On Tuesday, March 25, Immaculée will share her “Lenten Message…
Documentary to Reveal Tragic Side of Infertility IndustryThe documentary film “Eggsploitation“ will be shown on Wednesday, April 2March 17, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—The documentary film Eggsploitation will be shown at Franciscan University of Steubenville on Wednesday, April 2. The screening will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the Tony and Nina Gentile Gallery in the J.C.…
Business Professors, Theologians to Discuss the Power of Free Enterprise to End PovertyThe panel discussion on Thursday, March 27 is free and open to the publicMarch 14, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—What’s the best way to eradicate poverty? This enduring question will be the focus of a panel discussion, “The Free Enterprise System—The Most Effective Economic System…
Local Entrepreneurs to Share Secrets of Business SuccessesProject Bootstraps is March 20March 12, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—The Franciscan University Chapter of Enactus will host Project Bootstraps: “A Discussion With Six Successful Local Entrepreneurs” on Thursday, March 20, at 7:00 p.m. at Franciscan University of Steubenville. The discussion will focus on assisting local citizens who own or…
Paul Kengor to Speak on Principles of a Reagan ConservativeThe acclaimed Reagan biographer will give his talk on Tuesday, March 25March 12, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO — As the 2016 presidential election begins to take shape, Republican candidates will soon be throwing around the term, “Reagan conservative.” But what is a “Reagan conservative?” Where did Ronald…
Franciscan University Announces New Vice President of Pastoral Care and EvangelizationFather Nathan Malavolti, TOR, Begins New Duties June 1, 2014March 08, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH— Father Sean Sheridan, TOR, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville, today announced the creation of a new administrative department to further strengthen the University’s evangelistic and pastoral care programs. “I am…
How to Be Catholic in HollywoodBarbara Nicolosi and Vicki Peterson will discuss “Being Catholic in Hollywood Today.”March 07, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO — What opportunities are available in Hollywood to create content that reflects Catholic values? On Wednesday, March 19, Barbara Nicolosi and Vicki Peterson will discuss “Being Catholic in Hollywood Today.” The talk and information…
Double the Fun: Alumni Win Gerber Grand PrizeFranciscan Alumni’s Twin Boys to Represent Gerber in 2014March 07, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO — What started as a chance entry in a simple photo contest turned into twice the fun for Franciscan University of Steubenville alumni, Matthew and Amanda (Robezzoli) Strickland (’12). After entering their 11-month-old twins, Levi…
Ukrainian Priest Speaks on ‘Revolution of Dignity,’ Transformation of Afflicted CountryFather Yuriy Sakvuk relates Ukraine's civil struggle for human dignity to the biblical flight from EgyptMarch 05, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO — Ukraine, shaken by political unrest and civilian violence, is experiencing a “revolution of dignity,” said a visiting Ukrainian priest February 27 at Franciscan University…
‘Media and Faith: New Beginnings’ Conference Slated for AprilOn April 11-12, Franciscan University of Steubenville will host the 2014 communication arts conferenceFebruary 27, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—In his message for this year’s World Communications Day, Pope Francis said that the Catholic Church “needs to be concerned for, and present in, the world of communication, in order…