mission
Gift of Mary missionary shares on seeing Christ in the poor
By Anabel Stickney Staff Writer A small group of students gathered on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the St. Leo’s room for a talk titled “How to See Christ in the Poor,” presented by Brookelynne Schnurpel, a missionary from Gift of Mary and a recent theology graduate of Franciscan. Gift of Mary is a […]
Letter from the editor: spring break blues
By Mia Brounstein Assistant Editor It’s come to the point in the semester where previous events can be defined as B.S.B (Before Spring Break) or A.S.B. (After Spring Break). Some of us look at all the time that has passed and rejoice at the nearness of summer. Others savor every moment spent with friends and […]
Spring missions amidst a pandemic
Teresa Dulac Sports Editor Spring break missions are a unique part of Franciscan University of Steubenville’s culture and provide students an opportunity to grow in selflessness and charity. Missions are a staple of Franciscan, and not even a global pandemic can stop them from continuing. Senior education major Jessica Marter is student coordinator of missions, […]
Women’s Ministry leads attendees in identifying and embracing their unique gifts
JEN HANTZ STAFF WRITER Over a dozen devoted ladies discovered their gifts and passions and created mission statements for their lives during Women’s Ministry at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, in the Gentile Gallery. In a talk titled “Unique Talents, Unique Mission,” sophomore Grace York utilized her gifts in ministry to guide the attendees […]
Nicaragua mission: serving the impoverished of wealth and spirit
BRADEN FELLINGER LIBERAL COLUMNIST In the tropical region of western Nicaragua, a group of Franciscan students travels to different cities once a year, spreading the joy of the Gospel. The Nicaragua mission is one of Franciscan University’s Missions of Peace that travels to León, Managua and Granada, Nicaragua. The mission aims to provide personal testimonies […]
Project Saint Nicholas to give back to local community
BRADEN FELLINGER LIBERAL COLUMN With Christmas quickly approaching, Christ the King Chapel and the Human Resources Department have collaborated their efforts to spread Christmas joy to the local community through Project Saint Nicholas. Through the project, Franciscan University has the opportunity to give back to the local community by donating money or items to the […]
Graduate shares three pillars for faith-filled life after college
RACHEL MILLER CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST Many students crowded into the Gentile Gallery on Oct.24, captivated by the topic,“Life After Franciscan.” Franciscan alumnus Tim Glemkowski shared his post-college experience in his presentation that lasted just under an hour. Glemkowski began by consecrating the night, the talk, all the listeners and their futures “fraught with anxiety and […]
Austria Adventures: On being a missionary
MICHELLE FORTUNATO AUSTRIA CORRESPONDENT We have hit the halfway point of our semester in Gaming, and we have just arrived back from our 10-day break. I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Lourdes, France for mission with 12 other Franciscan students. Lourdes was beautiful and powerful, and I have no words. It’s something I […]
North Dakota: humility on the mission field
JOHN GALLAGHER SPORTS EDITOR Forty-five minutes from the Canadian border, winter conditions certainly aren’t ideal, not according to North Dakota mission’s own Clare Kennedy. “You go out in the middle of nowhere, it’s freezing cold, and it’s not what you’d expect for your spring break,” the senior nursing major said. Still, it’s nowhere near enough […]
Professor emphasizes instruction in real meaning of sacraments
ROSE CORY STAFF WRITER On Sept. 29 in the Gallery, students and members of the community gathered to hear why there should be a revived effort to teach people the importance of the sacraments. The talk, entitled “Today’s Declining Sacramental Practice: Catechetical Foundations for Recovery,” was a continuation of the 3 p.m. Friday Fall Lecture […]