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Mission & Character

Our Friars

OVERVIEW

Who We Are

Saint Francis University is founded and animated by the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. As a result, one of our distinctive goals is to enable Franciscan values and the Catholic tradition to shape intellectual inquiry and decision-making, both on a personal and institutional level.
    

Meet Our Friars

Franciscan Friars

 

Father Christopher Dobson, T.O.R.
Title: Music/Liturgy 
Department: Campus Ministry
Office Location: Saint Francis Hall 
Phone: 814.472.3319                      
Email: cdobson@francis.edu  

   
Brother Shamus McGrenra, T.O.R.
Email: smcgrenra@francis.edu 
 

Fr. Will Shee, T.O.R. 
Title: Campus Minister and Adjunct Faculty 
Department: Theology and Philosophy


Fr. Stephen Mary Waruszewski, T.O.R.
Title:  Director of Campus Ministry and Chief Mission Officer
Department: Campus Ministry
Office Location: St. Francis Hall Rm. 6
Phone: 814-472-2750
Email: swaruszewski@francis.edu

 

Fr. Joseph Krilich, T.O.R.
Position:  DPT and Adjunct Faculty 
Department: Physical Therapy
Office Location: St. Francis Hall Rm. 133
Email: jkrilich@francis.edu

 

Fr. Jason Wooleyhan, T.O.R.
Title:  Instructor
Department: Business Administration
Office Location: Scotus 306
Phone: 814-472-3845
Email: jwooleyhan@francis.edu


Fr. Daniel F Sinisi
Job title: Chaplain, Administration & Coach
Department: Athletics
Location: Stokes Athletic Center 154
Phone: 814-471-1238
Email: dsinisi@francis.edu

 
Brother Dennis I. Snyder, T.O.R., Ed.D
Title: Assistant Professor of Education, Outreach Coordinator
Department: Education
Office Location: Scotus                      
Phone: 814.471.1238                     
Email: dsnyder@francis.edu


Brother Marius Strom, T.O.R.
Title: Lab Instructor
Department: Engineering 
Phone: 814.472.3934
Email: mstrom@francis.edu  


Father Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D
Title: University President 
Office Location: Scotus                      
Phone: 814.472.3001                      
Email: mvantassell@francis.edu