FOCUS missionaries bring the joy of evangelization to students
MAGGIE MCKENNA STAFF WRITER There is a powerful force at work on campus, and it goes by the name of FOCUS. The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) is a Catholic outreach program for American college students founded in 1997 by Curtis Martin and Edward Sri, who holds a doctorate in sacred theology. Martin and […]
New resident director’s journey to Francis Hall
MAGGIE MCKENNA STAFF WRITER If you have been around Saint Francis Hall this semester, you might have noticed a new face in the resident director’s office. His name: Nick Belt. His mission: helping others grow in virtue. Nick hails from the town of Riverside, Rhode Island. The second youngest of six, he received a bachelor’s […]
Lady Barons honor graduating players on and off the field
MAGGIE MCKENNA STAFF WRITER On the cold and cloudy afternoon of Oct. 22, the Lady Barons took the field in opposition with the Medaille College Mavericks to wrap up their 2016 season. Despite the poor weather, both teams played valiantly in a battle of possession, leading to a scoreless first half. The Lady Barons came […]
Gaitley invites students to consecration to Divine Mercy
MAGGIE MCKENNA STAFF WRITER On Oct. 18, the Rev. Michael Gaitley, MIC, author of “33 Days to Morning Glory,” visited Franciscan University’s campus to share the message of the Lord’s merciful love. In his newest book, “33 Days to Merciful Love,” Gaitley provides a template for consecration to Divine Mercy. Inspired by the spirituality of […]
Poverello Medal recipient speaks of Christian genocide in Middle East
MAGGIE MCKENNA STAFF WRITER On Tuesday in the Gallery, Aid to the Church in Need received Franciscan University’s Poverello Medal. The medal is the University’s highest non-academic award and is presented annually to a person or organization that embodies the humble virtues of Saint Francis. George Marlin, chairman of Aid to the Church in Need […]