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Friars, students and others celebrate Transitus service despite cancellation of annual Francis Fest
Photo by Elena Mirus Theresa Balick Staff Writer Despite other cancelled events, the Franciscan friars and sisters along with over 70 students, parents and local Steubenville residents gathered Saturday 5 p.m. at the Steel Cross to celebrate the Transitus of St. Francis. While the weekend closest to Oct. 4 is usually a large celebration known […]
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 […]