healing
Psychology professor gives tips about healing from fear, giving all to God
Theresa Balick Staff Writer A psychology professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville explained how past wounds manifest fear and how to overcome those fears in a talk Monday that pushed the Gentile Gallery to its capacity limit. Matthew Breuninger, who holds a master’s degree in theology and a doctorate in clinical psychology, addressed students on […]
Students lead rosary for reparation of clerical sins
JEN HANTZ STAFF WRITER The sun set on the Piazza dei Santi as a dozen Franciscan University of Steubenville students gathered to pray a rosary for the reparation of the sins of clergy on Friday, Sept. 7. With a chorus of crickets in the background, freshman Mary Louise Hoffman, the coordinator of the event, led […]
Franciscan University hosts holy hour of reparation for clerical sins
THOMAS BODOH STAFF WRITER On Wednesday August 29, Franciscan University of Steubenville’s student body, faculty and staff came together for a holy hour of reparation for the sins of abusive clergy of the Catholic Church and for the healing of their victims. This hour of heartfelt prayer and adoration was led by the Rev. Sean […]
Psychology professor teachings healing through faith
BRANDEN FELLINGER LIBERAL COLUMNIST If you have seen one of his talks on campus about the theology of healing or been present for one of his dynamic lectures, then you probably know Matthew Breuninger. A husband, father of four, and a critically acclaimed professor of psychology at Franciscan University, Breuninger’s life has included studying many […]
Women’s ministry hosts Eucharistic adoration
EDYTA WOLK STAFF WRITER On Oct. 5, over 100 women gathered in Christ the King Chapel for a special Eucharistic procession and holy hour for women put on by Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Women’s Ministry. At 9 p.m., Sister Maria Pio Wiggins, TOR, head of Women’s Ministry, opened the night with a welcome and rundown […]
Healing mass provides experience for everyone
KETRINA CLEMONS STAFF WRITER On Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m., Franciscan University hosted a Healing Mass for the student body to conclude its Gift of Human Sexuality Symposium. Christ the King Chapel and its Eucharistic Adoration chapel were filled with over 300 students. The Rev. William Kiel, who recently retired as a priest for the […]
Professor offers practical tips on how to deal with past hurt, brokenness
MARGARET BOYLAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Franciscan students gathered to hear a psychology professor talk on how to deal with brokenness and learn to heal, and were astounded to learn that they could apply his advice to their own lives. Matthew Breuninger, a professor who holds a doctorate in psychology, presented a talk as part of the human […]
Healing and Deliverance Ministry presentation addresses exorcism guidelines in Steubenville diocese
KAREN BISGES STAFF WRITER The ins and outs of exorcisms through the guidelines of the Diocese of Steubenville were explored at the Healing and Deliverance Ministry talk given by Franciscan University friars and staff Nov. 18 in Christ the King Chapel. The talk was presented by the Rev. Shawn Roberson, TOR; the Rev. Daniel Pattee, […]