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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 […]
Franciscan partners with universities for 3+3 dual degree law program
BRADEN FELLINGER LIBERAL COLUMNIST With the need for a Catholic approach to law, Franciscan University has recently reached an agreement with several other Catholic universities to bring about an opportunity to foster such an approach. The Catholic University of America School of Law in Washington, D.C., Ave Maria Law School in Naples, Florida and The […]
New residence director fosters family atmosphere in dorms
KETRINA CLEMONS AND LIAM GALLIGAN STAFF WRITERS From freshman move-in handshakes to late night chats, this year’s resident director of Kolbe-Clare residence hall is there for his students through friendly and humorous jokes, and witnessing with a passion for following Christ. Andrew Ouvellete grew up in a small family that lives in Indianapolis, and he […]
FOCUS sponsors conference for future leaders
ALLEGRA THATCHER ASSISTANT EDITOR For six years, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) has been present on Franciscan University’s campus, leading students deeper into relationship with Jesus Christ. Last year, it took 100 students to its biennial SEEK conference, and this year students are invited to another such life-changing opportunity, entitled SLS. SLS is […]
Franciscan father returns the university where his vocation began
BRADEN FELLINGER LIBERAL COLUMNIST His mission has taken him to several countries, but now he calls Steubenville home. The Rev. Johnathan McElhone, TOR, whom everyone refers to as Father Johnathan, was born and raised in Delhi, Ontario, and returned to minister at Franciscan University in June 2017. McElhone’s first experience with Franciscan University was when […]
Catholic Values Column: Welcome to the bubble
RACHEL MILLER CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST The past year of my life has been formative and transformative. I spent 14 years in the same public school system, with the same people, in the same house, in my home in the suburbs near Atlanta. I had quality friendships with the diverse religious and cultural groups at my […]