Guest Speaker
Speaker shares tools for habitual purity
Bethany Doudna Staff Writer A FOCUS missionary and renowned speaker gave a talk to Franciscan University women on how to live sexual purity Monday in the Gentile Gallery. Kelsey Skoch, guest speaker for the Gift of Human Sexuality Symposium, addressed how women can face the issues surrounding purity in a talk entitled “Uncompromising Purity.” “There […]
Franciscan alumnus speaks on poverty, charity and justice guided by prudence
BY SARAH ALLISON STAFF WRITER A Franciscan University alumnus challenged a typical viewpoint on foreign aid and discussed the flaws in the system which prevents people from working out of poverty in a talk on poverty, charity and justice April 9 at Franciscan University. “We are called to have a heart for the poor … […]
Surgeon discusses medical aspects of Christ’s passion and crucifixion
BY RACHEL DEL GUIDICE CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST A surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) explained the medical aspects of Christ’s passion and crucifixion March 24 at Franciscan University. Jack McKeating, M.D. said that the majority of his talked was based on an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) […]
Ending the ‘war’ between science and religion: a true Catholic perspective
BY ELIJAH SIMON STAFF WRITER There is a strong need in the modern church to understand the relationship between science and religion in an authentic, Catholic manner, said the Rev. Michael Dodds, OP, on March 23 at Franciscan University. Dodds, a professor of theology and philosophy at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, addressed […]
The Rev. Jonathan Morris focuses on serenity prayer, encourages missions teams to exhibit courage, mercy
BY ALLISON BARRICK STAFF WRITER The Rev. Jonathan Morris concentrated on serenity, courage and mercy in his address to members of the Missions of Peace teams gathered in Franciscan University’s Gentile Gallery on Feb. 28 for Mission Immersion Day. Morris’ topic for the morning focused on the famous Serenity Prayer, written by a Protestant theologian […]
Living Theology of the Body among “the walking dead”
BY PABLO BOTEYO STAFF WRITER Some may turn on the television Sunday afternoons to watch a show on AMC that has become a staple of the new culture: “The Walking Dead.” This show focuses on the few remaining living humans who struggle to survive in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. These zombies are unable […]
Supreme Court set to rule on definition of marriage, challenges faithful to show the rationality of traditional view
BY RACHEL DEL GUIDICE CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST A world-renowned speaker and author discussed the Supreme Court’s hearing on the definition of marriage in a talk titled “Marriage Equality and Marriage Reality” presented to a crowd of over 400 Franciscan University students Feb. 10. Ryan T. Anderson said the court’s decision will be released in April, […]
Franciscan alumnus discusses hope, healing for homosexuality, shows film “The Third Way”
BY PABLO BOTEYO STAFF WRITER A Franciscan University alumnus and licensed mental health counselor addressed causes and healing of homosexuality, the importance of chastity and presented the film “The Third Way” on Tuesday in the Gentile Gallery. “Why would God create (homosexuals) this way and then call it an abomination?” said David Prosen, LMHC, in […]
Club holds State of the Union watch party
BY RACHEL DEL GUIDICE CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST At least 50 students attended a State of the Union watch party hosted by Franciscan University’s chapter of Young Americans for Freedom on January 20. Tommy Valentine, president of YAF, and vice president, Tom Gaudet greeted students and shared about the mission of the organization. YAF is a […]