Chapel Ministries
First Friday holy hour synthesizes sanctity, snow
VERONICA NOVOTNY ASSISTANT EDITOR Chapel Ministries at Franciscan University of Steubenville started the semester strong with a First Friday holy hour on Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. in Christ the King Chapel, with several dozen students and faculty attending. The Rev. Jonathan McElhone, TOR, celebrated the holy hour, which began with praise and worship and a Gospel reading from Matthew 5 followed […]
Chapel Ministry prepares to bring the Way of the Cross to life
S. MICHAEL HUTCHESON STAFF WRITER Good Friday is one of the most important days of the Catholic liturgical year. It is arguably the most meaningful day to appreciate and contemplate the Lord’s sacrifice. Catholics from all over the world devote themselves to prayer and meditation on the way of the cross. This meaningful devotion and […]
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 […]
Lenten mission series sponsored by Christ the King chapel begins with powerful talk on fasting
MEGAN REZNICEK STAFF WRITER In a talk in Christ the King Chapel on Feb. 19 at 9 p.m., the director of marketing and engagement in the Christian Outreach Office said Christians should fast because God prescribed it from the beginning. The talk by John Beaulieu (class of ’89) was part of a three-part series on […]
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 […]
Lent series helps community open season with reflection
EMILY CAPPS STAFF WRITER Chapel Ministries refocused the Franciscan University community on formation in Christ by a talk series on the evenings of Feb.19, 20 and 21 on the Lenten pillars. While Chapel Ministries has given talks on other aspects of the faith life, the Rev. Shawn Roberson, TOR, said this is the first series […]
Liturgy Committee: 40 years at the service of the chapel
MARGARET BOYLAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Many students walk into Christ the King Chapel on a daily basis. Many are there to attend Mass or a holy hour, or even a few minutes of quiet prayer in the Eucharistic chapel. Very few notice that the holy water fonts are cleaned, that the altar linens might be a different […]
Project Saint Nicholas provides funds, food, joy to community
JOHN GALLAGHER SPORTS EDITOR In line with the spirit of giving during this Christmas season, Project Saint Nicholas, sponsored by Franciscan University of Steubenville, is in full swing. The collaborative effort of Christ the King Chapel and the Office of Human Resources aims to collect funds and donated goods for several cooperating charities. “Last year, […]
Easter Bag Project brings fun to local needy children
MICHELLE FORTUNATO STAFF WRITER Franciscan University’s Chapel Ministries is bringing a whole lot of hippity-hoppity-happiness to kids in need this Easter. The Easter Bag Project, which is being spearheaded by Chapel Ministries director Robert Palladino and coordinator Pam Salatino, gives back to the surrounding Steubenville community by donating bags filled with toys, books and treats […]