Alumni Profile

Fall 2026

Ron Vodenichar ’77

Ron Vodenichar built a career in the newspaper and publishing industry.

Summer 2026

Father Michael O’Loughlin ’01

Father Michael O’Loughlin discerned his vocation as a Byzantine Catholic priest while at Franciscan.

Fall 2026

Katie (Irvin ’18) Herrmann

For attorney Katie Herrmann, Franciscan is part of the family.

Summer 2026

Connor Flanagan ’11

Connor Flanagan uses music to touch hearts.

Summer 2026

Rich Evans ’75

Rich Evans’ passion for sports—and the Barons basketball team—runs deep.

Summer 2026

Beth (Ellis ’99) Mergen

Beth Mergen teaches the next generation at a new Catholic school in Wisconsin.

Winter 2026

Maggie Mosher ’05

Dr. Maggie Mosher uses AI to improve education.

Winter 2026

Caroline Gambale-Dirkes ’93

Caroline Gambale-Dirkes shares the Gospel with Chinese migrants.

Winter 2026

Tom Szyszkiewicz ’84

Tom Szyszkiewicz makes a successful career in Catholic media.

Fall 2025

Joseph Corabi ’74

Judge Joseph Corabi serves his community through law.

Fall 2025

Ann Lankford MA ’98

Ann Lankford helps form catechetical leaders in the Diocese of La Crosse.

Fall 2025

Kate (Bryan ’07) Milligan

Kate Milligan champions women’s stories with 1 Girl Revolution.

Summer 2025

Annie Foster ’17

Annie Foster’s career path leads her to Hallow.

Summer 2025

Rob Krueger ’92

Rob Krueger discovers a love for teaching.

Summer 2025

Deacon Mark Erste ’86

Deacon Mark Erste devotes his retirement to serving the Institute for Diaconal Renewal.

Winter 2025

Deacon Omar Gutiérrez ’97

Omar Gutiérrez lives his faith as a permanent deacon.

Winter 2025

Dr. Damian Olsen ’08

Damian Olsen provides OB/GYN treatment that upholds Catholic teachings.

Winter 2025

Robert Praetzel ’15

Rob Praetzel uses his business expertise to revitalize Steubenville.

Autumn 2024

Mary Louise (Duplaga ’50) DiCostantino

Mary Lou graduated in the College of Steubenville’s very first class.

Abriana (Flynn ’06) Chilelli

Abriana Chilelli focuses on family, faith, and education.

Autumn 2024

Joe ’70 and Rosemary (Jereb ’68) McCormack

The McCormacks live out their love for the Eucharist.

Summer 2024

Mark ’05 and Katie (Lockwood ’05) Hartfiel

The Hartfiels share the faith through Paradisus Dei ministry.

Summer 2024

Crystal Boyd ’15 MSN ’20

Crystal Boyd lives out her passion for service as a nurse.

Summer 2024

Frank Monaco ’72

Retired police officer Frank Monaco reflects on his career.

Winter 2024

Dr. Brian Tullius ’03 MA ’04

As a doctor, Brian Tullius helps care for kids who have cancer.