Franciscan Magazine
Winter 2025
Cover Story
Rebuilders of the Church
Franciscan University wraps up its most successful capital campaign with gratitude to donors and hope for future generations of rebuilders.
Lisa Ferguson
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- Alumni Profile
- Baron Athletics
- Class Notes
- Cover Story
- Featured
- Franciscan Faces
- From the President
- In Brief
- Professor Profile
- The Dean's List
From the President
Thanks a Million
Another chapter of Franciscan’s story has been written, and what a chapter it has been! But our story is far from over.
Father Dave Pivonka, TOR
Cover Story
Rebuilders of the Church
Franciscan University wraps up its most successful capital campaign with gratitude to donors and hope for future generations of rebuilders.
Lisa Ferguson
Featured
Bringing Missionary Hearts to D.C.
The “why” and “how” behind the new Ward and Kathy Fitzgerald Franciscan University Homeland Mission.
Lisa Ferguson
Featured
From Franciscan to the World
Inside the Catechetical Institute’s mission to set the world ablaze by forming faithful, joyful, and effective catechists.
Peter A. Pinedo
Featured
Created Male and Female
Conference highlights God-given nature of man and woman.
Jessica Walker
The Dean's List
Proposed Master of Catholic Humanitarian Service
“A degree in Catholic humanitarian service from Franciscan University will be like no other because of the fidelity of our faculty and students to the Gospel.”
Dr. Stephen Hildebrand
Alumni Profile
Deacon Omar Gutiérrez ’97
Omar Gutiérrez lives his faith as a permanent deacon.
Michael Schmiesing
Alumni Profile
Dr. Damian Olsen ’08
Damian Olsen provides OB/GYN treatment that upholds Catholic teachings.
Judy Roberts
Alumni Profile
Robert Praetzel ’15
Rob Praetzel uses his business expertise to revitalize Steubenville.
Judy Roberts
Featured
Life From Tragedy
After her son’s death, Heather Kuhlman finds strength in prayer.
Judy Roberts
Baron Athletics
Barons Take Europe by Storm
Men’s basketball team wins their first-ever international game.
Peter A. Pinedo
Featured
A Catholic Approach to Anxiety and Depression
Dr. Greg Bottaro ’03 offers faith-filled tips for mental health.
Judy Roberts
Featured
Secrets of Subversive Catholicism
Dr. Arthur Brooks shares how to live faith in a secular world.
Jessica Walker
Professor Profile
Dr. Emily Sobeck
Special education professor helps form future teachers.
Maura Roan McKeegan
From the President
Thanks a Million
Another chapter of Franciscan’s story has been written, and what a chapter it has been! But our story is far from over.
Father Dave Pivonka, TOR
