Marriage Equality and Marriage RealityDr. Ryan Anderson to Speak About Protecting Religious and Civil Liberties in the State Marriage DebateJanuary 28, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Religious and constitutional questions continue to swirl around same-sex “marriage” and the definition of marriage. Dr. Ryan Anderson will give his perspective and that of The Heritage Foundation in his talk, “Marriage…
Dr. Janet Smith to Present Catholic Teaching on Reproductive TechnologiesThis talk is free and open to the publicJanuary 12, 2015 UPDATE: Due to circumstances beyond our control, tonight’s talk by Dr. Janet Smith has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule at a later date. STEUBENVILLE, OH— What is wrong with artificial insemination? How does in vitro…
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…
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…
Francis: Professor to Speak on the Life of the Saint and the Holy FatherSchreck will speak on St. Francis' virtues of prayer, poverty, and joySeptember 18, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Two days before the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Franciscan University of Steubenville Theology professor, Dr. Alan Schreck will speak on “St. Francis and Pope Francis:…
An Evening with Fr. Frank PavoneThe talk is free and open to the public.September 15, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—One of the most prominent pro-life advocates in the United States today, Father Frank Pavone, the national director of Priests for Life, will speak at Franciscan University of Steubenville on Wednesday, October 8. Father Pavone’s talk, “The Responsibilities…
Former Polish Prime Minister to Speak on Legacy of St. John Paul IIAustrian Symposium to mark 25th Anniversary of fall of CommunismAugust 27, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH —Former Polish prime minister Hanna Suchocka will give the keynote address at a one-day symposium on the legacy of St. John Paul II, hosted by the Language and Catechetical…
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…