Bob Rice
University president and leading catechist encourage listeners with hopeful podcast
Veronica Novotny Assistant Editor “It’s born out of our friendship, but (also) a real desire to help people who are anxious and despairing and confused,” Bob Rice said about his new podcast with the Rev. Dave Pivonka, TOR. “We’re both very sensitive. I think we share a similar pastoral spirit in that sense.” “They That […]
Franciscan University paves the way to successful youth ministry
BRANDEN FELLINGER LIBERAL COLUMNIST Franciscan University of Steubenville has had an extraordinary impact on the Catholic community and Catholic youth ministry in the United States. In order to appeal to a wider range of students, Franciscan University has recently created a minor in youth ministry that is available to students. Rather than only having the […]
New minor emphasizes practical application of music
EMILY CAPPS STAFF WRITER At Franciscan University, a long-awaited music ministry minor is nearly available, which will provide the necessary skills for students to use music in both liturgical and non-liturgical settings. Bob Rice, who holds a doctorate in theology from Liverpool Hope University and serves as the program director, said that the central course, […]
Rice exhorts students to evangelism
JOHN GALLAGHER SPORTS EDITOR “If you haven’t given your life to Jesus, you’re about to.” Franciscan professor Bob Rice, who holds a doctorate in theology, sought to demonstrate evangelization by means of a somewhat unique medium: confident accordion playing. Those who packed the Ohio Valley Room of the Best Western University Inn, present to witness […]