Mission & Ministry Career Fair Attracts a Crowd
Employers from all over the United States traveled to Franciscan University for the Mission and Ministry Career Fair to meet and hire students. The career fair took place from 1 to 4 p.m. on March 25 in St. Paul VI Events Center. It was sponsored by the Franciscan University Office for Personal Vocation, the Missionary […]
Why Devotion to St. Joseph Is More Essential Than Ever
Devotion to St. Joseph flourishes in most Catholic communities, but this phenomenon has not always been the case throughout Church history. Today, St. Joseph is a popular intercessor and Confirmation saint. Catholics from many walks of life, from fathers to young women seeking a husband, cherish their relationship with St. Joseph. However, many well-known devotions […]
St. Joseph Festival Offers Fun and Free Activities
Apprentices of St. Joseph and Lilies of St. Joseph households joined forces to host a festival in honor of their patron saint. St. Joseph Festival took place from 7 to 10 p.m. on March 20 in the J.C. Williams Center. The festival, which boasted free admission, free food, free games and even free raffles, attracted […]
Engineer to Sister of Life: Sister Ave Maria Hernandez Cruz’s Vocation Story
From El Salvador to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), from aerospace engineering to the Sisters of Life, Sister Ave Maria Hernandez Cruz is a beautiful example of God’s gentle guidance in each person’s life. Originally from Zacatecoluca, El Salvador, Hernandez Cruz grew up in a family that she described as “culturally Catholic.” She received […]
Beloved First Truth Talk Shows Connection of Eros and the Holy Spirit
Posters announcing an upcoming talk proclaimed in bold lettering, “How the Holy Spirit Makes the World More Erotic,” and this caused many students to scratch their heads. On March 19 at 5 p.m., curious students gathered in Christ the Teacher lecture hall to hear about this seemingly scandalous thesis. Sponsored by Beloved First Truth household, […]
Wondering How to Pray? Try School of Prayer
Prayer is one of the three pillars of Lent, yet many students admit that they struggle to connect with God through prayer. This Lent, the Office of Evangelization’s School of Prayer is aiming to give students the tools to create a richer prayer life. This series of workshops kicked off on Feb. 23 at 7 […]
Lunch ‘n Learn Shares Practical Guidance for Internships
Hunting down an internship can sound like an overwhelming process for college students, but the Internships Are for Everyone Lunch n’ Learn helped dispel some of those fears by hosting a talk and panel. Organized by Career Services, this casual event featured a panel of four Franciscan students who have participated in successful internships. From […]
Homeless But Human Documentary Sheds Light on Service
For Catholics living in the modern United States, almsgiving can be an impersonal concept that begins and ends with dropping a few dollars in the collection basket. However, an organization, Christ in the City, takes almsgiving to a deeper level by personally serving the homeless in U.S. cities. On Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. in […]
Father Dave Exhorts Students to Find Freedom in Prayer
It is not uncommon for prayer to feel like a failure. Spiritual barriers, such as doubt, distraction, or distrust, constantly intrude on communion with God. At School of Prayer on March 2 at 7 p.m., Rev. Dave Pivonka taught students how to defeat those barriers, focusing on experiencing freedom in prayer. Pivonka began by asking […]
Matt Maher Discusses Faith and Music Career with Father Dave
Hundreds of students, local families and visitors who attended Franciscan University’s Behold Retreat on Feb. 21 had the opportunity to hear firsthand about singer-songwriter Matt Maher’s personal journey. President of Franciscan University, Rev. Dave Pivonka questioned Maher about his career, faith and life experiences in a personal, interview-style conversation in Finnegan Fieldhouse. The conversation, which […]