liturgy
Byzantine Divine Liturgy celebrated on campus
Photo by Christian Romero-Berumen Veronica Novotny Assistant Editor For the first time in recent memory, a Byzantine Divine Liturgy was celebrated at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Finnegan Fieldhouse Sunday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Vasyl Symon, pastor of St. Mary’s Byzantine Church in Weirton, celebrated Divine Liturgy for the congregation of over 200 and […]
Catholic Values Column: Let’s start talking about the liturgy
ELISHA VALLADARES-CORMIER CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST In my three and a half years on this hill, nothing stirs an outrage quite like the discussion of the Sacred Liturgy. And perhaps the word “discussion” is too generous of a label for these interactions, primarily conducted online. Some notable incidents come to mind — Spandexgate of fall 2017 and the controversy regarding Title IX a year […]
Debate rules praise and worship music permissible in liturgy
CINDY WOLFE STAFF WRITER One hundred and seventy-five students gathered in the Gentile Gallery on Sunday, April 14, to debate whether praise and worship music should be used in the liturgy. Speakers presented diverse opinions regarding the motion: “This house believes that praise and worship music should have a place in the liturgy.” The motion […]
Catholic Values Column: ‘Pride of Place’: Music in the Liturgy
ELISHA VALLADARES-CORMIER CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST Last month, I was able to attend the first Extraordinary Form Mass of the semester in Christ the King Chapel. I was immediately struck by the beautiful sounds of the university’s liturgical choir, Schola Cantorum Franciscana, as they prepared to sing for Mass. Throughout the Mass, the schola did an […]
Catholic Values Column: Ecce Agnus Dei
ELISHA VALLADARES-CORMIER CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST “Behold the Lamb of God. Behold Him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.” I don’t know about you, but those words pierce me every time I hear them during Holy Mass. I can’t really explain it, but when […]
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, […]
Online Franciscan community faces crisis of charity
ELISHA VALLADARES-CORMIER SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Students are saying that the Facebook group “Frannies Talk to Each Other,” has gone rogue. According to the group’s description, it exists so that, “All questions, comments, and concerns regarding dat franny lyfe (sic) may be placed here.” However, over the past semester, the group has increasingly featured heated arguments, […]