Resurrection Party
Resurrection Party rocks J.C. until early morning
By Lauren Hunter Staff Writer Student Life hosted its annual Resurrection Party, complete with music, dancing, food and a balloon drop, after the Easter Vigil Mass on Apr. 8, in the J.C. Williams Center. After Mass, lit tiki torches directed people from Finnegan Fieldhouse to the party. Upon entering through the upper J.C. doors, pizza, […]
Liturgy and events draw community into Triduum celebration
VERONICA NOVOTNY & ESTELLE MANDEVILLE STAFF WRITERS On Thursday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m., Holy Thursday Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Sean Sheridan, TOR, in the Finnegan Fieldhouse. The Rev. Shibin Kurian, TOR, gave a homily connecting the washing of the feet to both a humble God and Jewish priestly ordination. He also gave […]
Triduum celebrations help students dwell in darkness and rejoice in light
ELOISA GUTIERREZ STAFF WRITER Franciscan University of Steubenville celebrated the Triduum with many liturgies and celebrations that brought students, faculty and families into communion with Christ’s Passion, death and Resurrection. From Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday, participants brought themselves before the Lord in prayer, sacraments and fellowship. Holy Thursday The Rev. Gregory Plow, TOR, celebrated […]
Holy Week: The Holy Spirit moving through Franciscan University
HANNAH BALLO STAFF WRITER Anticipated with great zeal by all its students, Franciscan University of Steubenville experienced strongly the outpouring of the Holy Spirit during Holy Week on campus. Tenebrae: Coming together to sing the Matins and Lauds of Tenebrae preparing for the Holy Triduum, the masterful Schola Cantorum Franciscana of Franciscan University, consisting of […]
Franciscan observes the Triduum in unique manner
BY GRACIE WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER Every year in Steubenville, Franciscan University celebrates Easter a little bit differently than traditional celebrations. This year was no exception. From Tenebrae through the Resurrection Party, Holy Week was packed with unique events and faith-filled opportunities for students and their families. Wednesday of Holy Week: Tenebrae Preparation for the Triduum […]