Franciscan Magazine
Winter 2023
Cover Story
Bright Stars
Inspiring Franciscan alumni share the light of Christ through innovative ministries.
Lori Hadacek Chaplin
- All
- Alumni Profile
- Baron Athletics
- Capital Campaign
- Class Notes
- Cover Story
- Featured
- Franciscan Faces
- From the President
- In Brief
- In Memoriam
- Professor Profile
- Secrets to Success
- The Dean's List
From the President
Seeing the Fruit
“Seeing immediate fruit would be nice, though it doesn’t usually work that way. But sometimes it’s already there; we just need to look for it.”
Father Dave Pivonka, TOR
Baron Athletics
Claire Walters Hits Her Stride
Claire Walters shatters record after record during her time as a Franciscan athlete.
Cover Story
Bright Stars
Inspiring Franciscan alumni share the light of Christ through innovative ministries.
Lori Hadacek Chaplin
Featured
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Beloved former pope remembered as brilliant biblical theologian and humble pastor.
John Romanowsky
Capital Campaign
Rebuild My Church
Exciting capital campaign updates, including the Christ the Teacher Academic Hall and Conference Center groundbreaking and a new Unplugged Scholarship.
Featured
God's Victories
Franciscan University honors the Board of Advisors and Nicholas J. Healy with 2022 Founders’ Awards.
Lisa Ferguson
Featured
Where Two or More are Gathered
In-person encounters with the Lord—and each other—have never been more important.
John Romanowsky
Secrets to Success
Cultivating Healthy Relationships
Katie (Davis ’19) Holler shares tips for building healthy relationships.
Maura Roan McKeegan
The Dean's List
In the Blink of an Eye
After 12 years as vice president for Academic Affairs, Dr. Daniel Kempton will bid farewell to Franciscan.
Dr. Daniel Kempton
Alumni Profile
Sister Megan Mary Thibodeau, SOLT
Sister Megan Mary Thibodeau, SOLT, said yes to the Lord’s call while teaching in Belize.
Melissa Zifzal
Alumni Profile
Sister Virginia Joy Cotter, SV
Sister Viginia Joy Cotter, SV, is dedicated to fostering a culture of life.
Melissa Zifzal
In Memoriam
Mary (Anderson '99) Zimmerman
Remembering our beloved friend and associate director of Alumni Relations.
Featured
Fall Theatre Production Reunites Original Cast
The student cast for “Words, Words, Words” reunites after 21 years.
Featured
Homesteading 101
A growing number of Catholics find homesteading blends faith, family, and community.
Jessica Walker
Featured
The Challenge of Restoring a Nation
A sold-out conference repurposes the wisdom of America’s common good tradition to tackle modern challenges.
John Romanowsky
Featured
Only at Franciscan
Alumni share stories that could have happened “only at Franciscan.”
Jessica Walker
Professor Profile
Deacon Dr. Stephen Frezza
Software Engineering Program director talks engineering and faith.
Melissa Zifzal
From the President
Seeing the Fruit
“Seeing immediate fruit would be nice, though it doesn’t usually work that way. But sometimes it’s already there; we just need to look for it.”
Father Dave Pivonka, TOR
