Faith

Nursing alumnae volunteers with Mercy Ships in Africa

Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 10/15/2024
Michaela Smith, a 2016 Saint Francis University BSN graduate, recently served as a volunteer nurse for a two-week rotation in September with Mercy Ships, bringing healing and hope to communities in Sierra Leone, Africa.

Shamus 14th Annual Charity Bike Ride

Erin McCloskey, University Communications & Marketing | 09/06/2024
On September 14, 2024, Brother Shamus will hit the trails of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, embarking on a ride that spans two weekends and covers over 98 miles. Each year, 100% of the charity ride proceeds are donated to the Dorothy Day Outreach Center with over 800,000 being raised since the inception of the bike ride.

Mass opens 24-25 academic year

University Communications & Marketing | 08/30/2024
We were blessed to open the first week of the 2024-25 academic year on Thursday, August 29 with the traditional Mass of the Holy Spirit on the campus mall. View the photo gallery.

SFU students using podcasts to change the world

Rachel (Vasilko) Heckman ‘13 | 08/08/2024
Saint Francis University students Griffin Burt and Julianne “JJ” Dee started their podcasts for very different reasons, yet both are using their platform to inspire others to follow their dreams or to educate them on matters important to their communities.

University Mourns Loss of Beloved Faculty Member

University Communications & Marketing | 04/15/2024
With profound sadness, I share the news of the passing of our dear colleague, Dr. Aniruddha Bose, Associate Professor of History, on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Date set for 42nd Annual Red Mass / Law Day

University Communications & Marketing | 04/09/2024
42nd Annual Red Mass / Law Day is set for Friday, April 26. The 2024 Law Day theme will be “Voices of Democracy” with keynote speaker Judge Mary Jane Bowes. Learn more and RSVP.

Gift of Faith: Unveiling 'Mary and the Students' Statue

University Communications & Marketing | 02/08/2024
Saint Francis University proudly unveiled 'Mary and the Students' statue, a powerful symbol of faith and legacy, generously donated by devoted alumnus Lou DiCerbo '59 and family. Rooted in deep faith and familial devotion, the statue embodies Mary's universal role as mother and nurturer, inspiring a profound faith journey for students and believers alike.

Alumni Profile: Blandin ‘Bill’ Karabinos

Rachel (Vasilko) Heckman '13 | 11/29/2023
"My Life is a Miracle” A tale of service to God and country As a young boy growing up in the 1940s and 1950s, Blandin ‘Bill’ Karabinos would spend every summer and holiday at his grandparents’ home in Loretto. He would chat with the Franciscan TORs in his grandma’s kitchen, play basketball with Maurice Stokes in Doyle Hall, make friends with veterans attending college after their return from World War II, and eventually, attend the seminary and be ordained to the priesthood himself. Once, while picking blackberries with one of his mentors, Fr. Vincent Burke, TOR, Bill first learned the French

Guided Walking Live Nativity on Campus

University Communications & Marketing | 11/15/2023
Join us on campus for a Journey to Bethlehem (a guided walking Live Nativity on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. This special event is in celebration of the 800th Anniversary of Saint Francis Portraying the First Ever Nativity Scene at Greccio.