Professor emphasizes almsgiving as more than just works of mercy
GRADY STUCKMAN STAFF WRITER “Alms are expressions of covenant mercy,” said John Bergsma in a talk he gave for Franciscan University’s Lenten mission in Christ the King Chapel on Tuesday at 9 p.m. Focusing on the Lenten practice of almsgiving, Bergsma, who holds a doctorate in theology from Notre Dame University, explained the connection between […]
Carmelite sister speaks on importance of prayer
GRADY STUCKMAN STAFF WRITER “The Real Presence desires your presence,” Sr. Mary Louise Marck, OCD, said in a talk on prayer Wednesday night. The last of Christ the King Chapel’s Lenten series, the talk began at 9: p.m. Marck spoke of how prayer is ultimately centered on God’s desire for man’s happiness and invitation into […]
Chorale brings joy of music to community
GRADY STUCKMAN STAFF WRITER Franciscan University began its Christmas concert season with a presentation from the Franciscan University Chorale in the Christ the King Chapel on Dec. 2. directed by Professor George Melhorn, who teaches sacred music. The concert began with Gustave Holst’s “Christmas Day” suite. While most famous for the orchestral suite “The Planets,” […]
First Franciscan University student to be featured at major conference
GRADY STUCKMAN STAFF WRITER At a conference of professional American scholars in early November, senior Joseph Zahn, a Humanities and Catholic Culture (HCC) and philosophy major, presented a research paper comparing scenes in Dante and Shakespeare, something no student at Franciscan University has ever done before. Franciscan English professor Benjamin Alexander, who holds a doctorate […]
Short film employs large collaboration, promotes communications department
GRADY STUCKMAN STAFF WRITER In the words of sophomore Patrick Neve, “nothing like this has been done at Franciscan University in recent history.” He was referring to a recently produced student-run short film. Directed by sophomore Giovanni Stroik, the president of Franciscan’s Student Creative Arts Network (SCAN), and produced by senior Hank Meldrum, SCAN’s vice […]
Professors share insights about election before the day
GRADY STUCKMAN STAFF WRITER To help better inform Franciscan University students about the candidates for the upcoming election, the Department of Political Science hosted a “Panel on the 2016 Election” on Monday, Oct. 24. Three professors spoke for 12 minutes each. Regis Martin, who holds a doctorate in theology, opened the forum. Daniel Kempton, who […]
Vocations Awareness Fair draws crowd
GRADY STUCKMAN STAFF WRITER The Finnegan Fieldhouse was overflowing with men and women in religious habits on Friday, Oct. 14 for the annual Vocations Awareness Fair. On that day, representatives from several dioceses and many orders personally came to Franciscan University to network with and recruit Franciscan students. Many of the representatives were Franciscan alumni.
Sports and Catholic culture combined in new network
GRADY STUCKMAN STAFF WRITER The Baron Broadcast, a sports network run by Franciscan students, seeks to instill a greater appreciation for intercollegiate athletics amongst the student body. Sports Information Director Mary Raskob likened the Baron Broadcast to “the ESPN of Franciscan athletics.” She mentioned that all indoor home games and events are live streamed. When […]
Professor speaks on “healing purpose” of fraternal correction
GRADY STUCKMAN STAFF WRITER Petroc Willey, who holds doctorates in moral philosophy and sacred theology, brought his personal experience along beside wisdom from the Church to discuss “Fraternal Correction and Dealing with Sin” during a “Theology on Tap” event at Damon’s Grill on Thursday night. Willey, professor of theology and catechetics at Franciscan University, focused […]
The Rev. Gregory Plow, TOR, reflects on his ministries, new and old, at Franciscan
GRADY STUCKMAN STAFF WRITER To some, he is just another friar. To some, he is the former director of household life. To others, he is the current director of the Priestly Discernment Program (PDP). The common denominator here is the Rev. Gregory Plow, TOR, who is grateful for the countless opportunities he has had to […]