St. Junipero Serra Hall
MIC brother weaves studies and chaplaincy into one ministry
ELISHA VALLADARES-CORMIER CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST Whether he’s studying, hanging out in the JC Williams Center or meeting students for spiritual direction, Brother Christopher Orante, MIC, approaches all his actions with an animated, joyful spirit. “It’s just great to be here,” the 34-year-old California native said with a grin as he sat outside of Egan Hall. A member of […]
St. Junìpero Serra Hall blessed
ELISHA VALLADARES-CORMIER CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST Franciscan University of Steubenville’s newest residence hall, St. Junìpero Serra Hall, was blessed during a ceremony on Oct. 11. The Rev. Richard Davis, TOR, minister provincial for the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, from which most of the TOR friars at Franciscan University come, presided over the […]
Movie screening highlights heroic witness of newly canonized saint
JOSEPH FUSSELMAN STAFF WRITER On Saturday, Oct. 13, residents of St. Junipero Serra Hall watched a movie screening of “Romero,” the story of St. Oscar Romero, which was followed by a discussion in anticipation of his canonization the following day. Armed with several boxes of pizza and a tub of sherbet, the men settled down […]
New residence hall offers inviting culture and community
ELISHA VALLADARES-CORMIER CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST Taking the place of an old hotel and restaurant by University Boulevard, Franciscan University of Steubenville’s newest residence hall has drawn scores of people since opening at the beginning of the fall semester, a trend the hall’s residence life staff would like to see continue. St. Junípero Serra Hall, also […]