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Pope Francis names two new cardinals with ties to Franciscan University
Edyta Wolk Editor-in-Chief Following his recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, Oct. 25, Pope Francis announced the addition of 13 new cardinals, two of whom are associated with the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Bishop Cornelius Sim and the Rev. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap., were among the thirteen named, Sim having earned a master’s degree in […]
University president and leading catechist encourage listeners with hopeful podcast
Veronica Novotny Assistant Editor “It’s born out of our friendship, but (also) a real desire to help people who are anxious and despairing and confused,” Bob Rice said about his new podcast with the Rev. Dave Pivonka, TOR. “We’re both very sensitive. I think we share a similar pastoral spirit in that sense.” “They That […]
Women’s panel answers questions about vocational calling
Photo by Elena Mirus Jen Hantz Staff Writer A panel of ladies lined the front of the Gentile Gallery while young female students filled the tables at “Beauty and the present moment: Your future vocation and singlehood” event Thursday at 9 p.m., intended to teach students how to live out their singlehood while awaiting their […]
FUSG meets with university chaplain to discuss possibility of using patens
Edyta Wolk Editor-in-Chief After tabling a proposed advisory resolution concerning patens the week before, Franciscan University Student Government met with the Rev. Shawn Roberson, TOR, university chaplain, during its informal meeting Monday, Oct. 5, to further discuss the issue. Multiple senators thanked Roberson for the respect that he and the other friars already show to […]
Militia Immaculata fosters prayer for conversions, Marian devotion on campus
Photo by Elena Mirus Christopher Dacanay Distribution Manager Following its first holy hour of the semester Sept. 23, Franciscan University of Steubenville’s branch of the Militia Immaculata continued its daily efforts of Marian devotion and prayer for the conversion of souls. A worldwide movement founded in 1917 by St. Maximilian Kolbe, the Militia Immaculata has […]
Mass at Steel Cross celebrates Feast of Exaltation of Cross
Veronica Novotny Assistant Editor Monday, the 4:45 p.m. daily Mass was held outdoors under the Steel Cross on campus to celebrate the Catholic feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Jonathan St. Andre, TOR, and concelebrated by the Revs. Shawn Roberson, TOR; Dennis Gang, TOR; Jonathan McElhone, TOR; […]
Psychology professor gives tips about healing from fear, giving all to God
Theresa Balick Staff Writer A psychology professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville explained how past wounds manifest fear and how to overcome those fears in a talk Monday that pushed the Gentile Gallery to its capacity limit. Matthew Breuninger, who holds a master’s degree in theology and a doctorate in clinical psychology, addressed students on […]
Franciscan University welcomes its largest freshman class ever to campus
Edyta Wolk Editor-in-Chief After months of planning a safe and socially distanced return to school, the Franciscan University of Steubenville welcomed over 700 new students to campus this fall, breaking its record for largest incoming class. The fall 2020 undergraduate freshmen and transfer students add up to a total of 730 new faces on […]
University honors Blessed Mother with Mass, procession, consecration
Estelle Mandeville Staff Writer Franciscan University of Steubenville celebrated the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Wednesday with Mass, a Eucharistic procession and a consecration of the university campus to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The birthday celebrations began with 4:45 p.m. Mass held in the Marian Grotto […]
Household festivities continue despite social distancing
Jen Hantz Staff Writer Student Life condensed the typically weeklong festivities of Household Life into one day Friday, Sept. 4. The day opened with the household fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside of the upper level of the JC Williams Center and closed with Household Life Mass and a whipped cream pie competition […]