RCIA
Franciscan welcomes new Catholics into the Church on Easter
ALLEGRA THATCHER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Of all the moments during the memorable Easter Vigil at Franciscan University, perhaps the one with the most palpable joy comes when the Church receives her new members with open arms and often spontaneous applause. Yet, the road there for the candidates isn’t always a straight or easy one. Each person’s story […]
RCIA program fosters community for the newly Catholic
MAGGIE PAWSEY STAFF WRITER The Easter Vigil is always exciting for Franciscan University, but for seven students in particular, it would mark the first day of the rest of their lives. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) group on campus presented seven students to be welcomed into the Catholic Church this year. Three […]