Pro-Obama Catholic Lawyer Resigns Board Oct 10, 2008
Nicholas Cafardi, former dean of the Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh, voluntarily offered to resign from the board of trustees at Franciscan University of Steubenville, the school said in a statement. On Sept. 29, Religion News Service published a column by Cafardi in which he described backing Obama in spite of the candidate's pro-abortion rights position. (Newsmax)
Palin's Entry Gives GOP Ticket Shot at Capturing the Youth Vote Sep 11, 2008
Emily Espinola, 23, a senior at Franciscan University of Steubenville, in Ohio, expects her grades this fall will suffer. But it's worth it, she said, if it boosts Gov. Palin to the vice presidency. (Wall Street Journal)
University community copes with fatal crash Aug 21, 2008
A parishioner was calling from the scene of a crash a few miles away on Route 22 in Pennsylvania, where seven student-athletes from Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio had been injured. Would Father Borgmeyer come there and pray. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Van crashes, killing 1, hurting 6 college runners Aug 20, 2008
Students from Franciscan University of Steubenville last night mourned a member of the school's cross-country team and prayed for six other student athletes who were injured when their van crashed on Route 22 in Hanover, Washington County. More than 350 students filled a prayer service at the university's Christ the King Chapel to mourn Kelly Roggensack, a sophomore from Tennessee, who was pronounced dead at the scene of yesterday's crash. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Marlborough theater group aims small for big show Jul 20, 2008
Prior to teaching at Hudson Catholic High School, Snyder received a degree from the drama program at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio. She also trained with the Theatre in England and Shakespeare School in London, as well as the ActOne Screenwriting Program in Hollywood, Calif. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
A Vision For Catholic Education Apr 14, 2008
We are seeing large percentages of students at the most faithful Catholic colleges like Christendom (in Virginia), Thomas Aquinas (in California) and the Franciscan University of Steubenville (Ohio) becoming priests and nuns in the most enthusiastically traditional religious orders and dioceses ... We are seeing large percentages of students at the most faithful Catholic colleges like Christendom (in Virginia), Thomas Aquinas (in California) and the Franciscan University of Steubenville (Ohio)... (Townhall.com)
Condoms Helped Clinton Reduce Abortions, Former Surgeon General Says Feb 21, 2008
Billy Valentine, a junior at Franciscan University of Steubenville and organizer of the Students for Life of America protest at the Clinton rally, doesn't agree with the former president's claim that he cares about reducing the number of abortions. "That's absurd, if you look at his record," Valentine told Cybercast News Service. (CNSnews.com)
14 comments Feb 20, 2008
William E. McCormick, La Canada, CaliforniaFeb 18, 2008 @ 10:21 PMNo pro-abortion politician is welcome anywhere near the Franciscan University of Steubenville. The Clintons are deluded in thinking the country loves them, misses them, and wants them back in the White House. (Human Events Online)
Catholics Can't Support 'Pro-Choicers,' Church Leaders Say Feb 19, 2008
"I think Archbishop Gomez is a courageous shepherd," the Rev. Terence Henry, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, told Cybercast News Service. Henry said Catholics must support politicians based on what the politician believes. (CNSnews.com)
St. Vincent blocking online porn access Jan 13, 2008
" Locally, La Roche College, Duquesne University, Seton Hill University, Carlow University and Wheeling Jesuit University all said they do not use pornography filters. But Franciscan University of Steubenville does. The policy covers residence halls and certain public terminals, though computers in academic settings are generally exempt so legitimate research isn't hampered, said Max Bonilla, vice president for academic affairs. He said institutions of higher learning, most fundamentally, are... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Fort Stockton HS grad earns degree Oct 4, 2007
Franklin James "Jaime" Gonzales received his bachelor of science degree with majors in theology and business administration (marketing concentration) May 12, 2007 from the Franciscan University of Steubenville in Steubenville, Ohio. He is currently employed by Franciscan University as an admissions counselor and is working on his masters in business adminisitration degree. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Chippewa teens raise money for trip to Steubenville Youth Conference Jul 31, 2007
The Franciscan University of Steubenville Ohio puts on these conferences all over the U.S.. Steubenville Youth Conferences have become famous among Catholic teens. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Honesdale Man Ordained Catholic Priest Jul 4, 2007
He was a 2002 graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio, where he earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy and a minor in theology. Kelly's parents, William and Katherine Kelly of Honesdale, are overjoyed their son is a priest. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
Rohrman makes most of school May 23, 2007
And that college Julie is going to is Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. It s a very good Catholic school, Julie said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Art show first-timer takes first place Apr 26, 2007
Next year I will be attending Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio. Willie Sather. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Abstinence advocate to lecture Mar 9, 2007
Evert earned a master's degree in theology, and undergraduate degrees in counseling and theology, with a minor in philosophy, at Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is the author of several books, including Pure Love, which challenges young people to embrace the virtue of chastity in an oppressively sexual world. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
