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Pope Francis names two new cardinals with ties to Franciscan University
Edyta Wolk Editor-in-Chief Following his recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, Oct. 25, Pope Francis announced the addition of 13 new cardinals, two of whom are associated with the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Bishop Cornelius Sim and the Rev. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap., were among the thirteen named, Sim having earned a master’s degree in […]
Derek Doroski: Baby names and doppelgangers
JEN HANTZ STAFF WRITER Mild-mannered embryology professor by day, three-quarter ambidextrous left handed juggler by night, Derek Doroski finds fascination in life through faith, facts and fun. Doroski holds a doctorate in biomedical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University. His love for integrating faith and science led him to the campus […]
Sherri Kurz: living out a successful career with a family is possible
SYDNEY LORENTZ STAFF WRITER “I wanted to have a career, not just a job,” reflected Sherri Kurz, a Spanish professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Kurz, who is also an alumna of the university, recently earned her doctorate in instructional management and leadership from Robert Morris University. She shared her experiences moving forward in the […]
Returning with a new passion: Father Dominic Foster, TOR
ALLEGRA THATCHER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF While most Franciscan students are still trying to figure out what their dream jobs are, the Rev. Dominic Foster, TOR, is just beginning to live his. From assistant HR director to campus chaplain to religion teacher, Foster has done it all — but he’s finally doing what fulfills him most: counseling. Working […]
Various breaks in water pipes due to age affect the city and the university
MARGARET BOYLAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “School closed, classes canceled due to water main break,” was a message many Franciscan students received last fall. In the beginning of January, as staff at Franciscan prepared for a day’s work on a cold Monday morning, they were also given a similar message. “School closed due to water main break.” Many […]
Deacon explains the wisdom of Bonaventure for Catholic leadership
MAGGIE PAWSEY STAFF WRITER Franciscan University received the wisdom of a deacon on Bonaventure’s virtues of leadership on Nov. 30 in the International lounge at 6:30 p.m. Seraphic Valor Household sponsored Deacon Daniel Gordon Dozier, a Byzantine deacon who holds a masters in organizational leadership, to present on Bonaventure’s book “The Six Wings of the Seraph.” Each wing of the […]
Franciscans share their spirituality as a key to identity
KENDAL HUNTSMAN STAFF WRITER Three familiar Franciscans gave an eye-opening talk on the necessity of the Franciscan spiritual life on Monday night at 9 p.m. in the Gentile Gallery. Speakers the Rev. Nathan Malavolti, TOR, Sister Maria Pio Wiggins, TOR, and the Rev. Rick Martignetti, OFM, emphasized that we all experience a crisis of identity […]
Theology on tap continues tradition of capturing students
MARGARET BOYLAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF A visiting priest opened the eyes of students gathered at Froehlich’s on Oct. 19 as he shared the importance of our guardian angels, pulling from biblical sources. The guest speaker was the Rev. William Wagner, OA. Wagner studied in Rome and taught in Portugal for 10 years. The talk tonight was on […]
Vocations fair gives students opportunity to explore God’s call
JACOB WATSON WEB EDITOR On Oct. 13, the Finnegan Fieldhouse was flooded with vocation directors, priests, brothers and sisters to promote vocational discernment and opportunities to Franciscan University students during the annual Vocations Awareness Fair. Sponsored by the Priestly Discernment Program (PDP), the fair invited over 50 religious communities and dioceses to the university. Each […]
Men’s rugby triumphs over homecoming opponent
LIAM GALLIGAN SPORTS WRITER The Baron men’s rugby team, in the middle of the festivities of Homecoming weekend on campus, remained focused on its goal of continuing its season winning streak. This time, the opponent was the very talented Robert Morris Colonials, who have a history of playing well against the Ruggers, taking the last […]