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Works of Mercy
Weekly opportunities for students to serve in Steubenville and the surrounding area.
Mission trips don’t have to go far to encounter Christ and share the Gospel. Through Works of Mercy—an outreach of Franciscan University of Steubenville—students serve those who are hungry, sick, imprisoned, homeless, and forgotten right here in the Ohio Valley and nearby Pittsburgh.
Through prayer and hands-on service, students care for those in their community while growing in compassion, faith, and the Church’s call to love as Christ loves.
Where Our Students Serve
Arizona Mission
At a Catholic school near the U.S.–Mexico border, missionaries serve Hispanic children who cross daily to attend classes. The mission partners with the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
Sycamore Center
Vagabond Missions
Brooke Place Women's Ministry
Young Life
Weirton Christian Center
Friendship Room
Pittsburgh Homeless
D.A.D.
Urban Mission
St Anthony’s Mission House
Carriage Inn
Manor Nursing Home Ministry
Mother Teresa Hospital Ministry
Abortion Outreach Ministry
Students Serving Moms
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“Serving in the Pittsburgh Homeless Ministry taught me what true charity looks like. I learned that compassion, presence, and encouragement are often more needed than material help, and that God calls me to live this charity in my future career.”
— Matthew Barga
Class of 2028
Finance and Business Management
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“The Abortion Outreach Ministrys helped me grow in reverence for the dignity of human life, especially the unborn. This experience strengthened my conviction to boldly defend life and reminded me that every person is created with God-given meaning and purpose.”
— Chris Resuta
Class of 2027
Communication Arts; Narrative Arts Minor
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“Serving at St. Anthony’s Mission House showed me how powerful listening, prayer, and presence can be. I witnessed God bring hope to those who were homeless and encountered Christ working through simple acts of love.”
— Samantha Burke
Class of 2027
Theology and Catechetics
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“Nursing Home Ministry allowed me to witness Christ’s love in both my teammates and the residents we served. Even when challenging, seeing joy on a resident’s face made every visit a gift and drew me back again.”
— Ryan Huhlein
Class of 2028
Theology
Got Questions?
We’re happy to help you learn more about Works of Mercy and other outreach opportunities at Franciscan.