Events
Daniel di Martino’s Venezuelan Socialism
On Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Gentile Gallery, the Young Americans for Freedom organization on campus hosted Daniel Di Martino to give a talk on his experience with socialism in Venezuela. Di Martino began with family stories, speaking about his time hiking the Camino pilgrimage with his mom. He gave background of his […]
Discerning God’s Will
On Tuesday night, Nov. 11, in the Household Commons, Cindy Costello was invited by Sister Anna Rose Ciarrone, TOR, and Mary Spouse of the Spirit Household to speak on discernment. When freshman Calissa Ybarra was asked what she liked about the talk, she remarked, “I really enjoyed it because … I was struggling with something, […]
Fall All-Majors Career Fair
“Fall All-Majors Career Fair!” banners have been seen all over campus this week. They directed students to the Saint Paul VI Conference Center, which hosted an all-majors career fair on Wednesday, Nov. 5. That afternoon, the conference center was filled with tables advertising various organizations. Professionals from diverse occupations, both Catholic and not, gathered to […]
Rev. Patrick Whittle Begins Series of Talks on Liturgy
Rev. Patrick Whittle, TOR, gave the first of a series of talks on the liturgy to a filled Gentile Gallery on Oct. 27, 2025. “The liturgy,” Whittle said, “is something that everybody speaks about and writes about. It has been commented on, it has been praised, it has been criticized, but who really knows the […]
Rosary Procession Witnesses to the Power of Prayer
Seven Franciscan University clubs and households joined forces at 1 p.m. on Oct. 25 for a campus rosary procession. About 100 students gathered for the procession at Rosary Circle, where they received free roses and lined up behind a statue of Mary. As the procession got underway, the Militia Immaculata Club led the opening prayers […]
Baron Madness Kicks off Basketball Season
Students packed Finnegan Fieldhouse on Oct. 24 for a basketball pep rally, Baron Madness—and a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. Before the doors opened for the event, students gathered in a long line outside the fieldhouse, which was illuminated with a green spotlight. At 9:15 p.m., the doors opened, and students flooded inside to […]
Freedom Fall Bash
On Oct. 10 at 4 p.m., Turning Point USA (TPUSA) hosted a fall-themed festival in the Finnigan Fieldhouse Courtyard. TPUSA collaborated with Young Americans for Freedom (YAF), Guardians of the Divine Will household and St. Vitas Social Dance Club for the event. Additionally, there was a bake sale to support AIM Women’s Center. They sold […]
Can Nationalism and Catholicism coexist? Veritas Society Hosts Student Debate
On Oct. 12, the Veritas Society engaged in a lively debate considering whether nationalism and Catholicism are compatible. The Veritas society posited that “this house believes that they are not compatible.” Each side of the debate had two presenters. The affirmative side included Ian Hoover and John Schwieger. Opposing the motion were Taylor Lange and […]
Food and Fun at Oktoberfest
Finnegan Fieldhouse was buzzing with excitement on Oct. 11 as students gathered for Oktoberfest: an evening of German food, live music and fellowship organized by Student Engagement. The event began at 5 p.m. and lasted until 9 p.m. Hundreds crowded the celebration, with a huge line of students waiting to use their meal swipes for […]
The Coast Guard’s Hidden Gem at Franciscan
Franciscan has a United States Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program (USCG AUP), which is one of only 15 units in the United States. Dr. Charles Nemeth, professor and program director of Criminal Justice, as well as the Director of the Center of Criminal Justice, Law and Ethics, held an open house conference for prospective students […]
