
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

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