Franciscan University

The Kyrie Eleison from the Messe Solonnelle by Louis Vierne performed by the Schola Cantorum Franciscana, under the direction of Prof. Nicholas Will, Andrew Barnick, organist, at the Pontifical High Mass celebrated by His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke at St. Peter Parish in Steubenville, Ohio, on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, the feast of the Nativity of Mary.

Dr. Andrew Jones, Vice President of Research and Publications at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, delivers his talk entitled "The Liturgical Cosmos: Explorations in the Sacramental and Biblical Worldview of the High Middle Ages (Part 1 of 3)." Dr. Jones' talk was sponsored by the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology and was hosted at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Following Patrick Reilly's talk on Education and Religious Freedom (https://soundcloud.com/franciscanuniversity/patrick-reilly-teach-witness-and-advocate-educations-response-to-religious-freedom-violations/s-OPRpd), a panel discussion was held on the topic. The Panel was composed of the following participants:

Patrick Reilly

Founder and President

The Cardinal Newman Society

Dr. Daniel Kempton

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Franciscan University of Steubenville

David Schmiesing

Vice President of Student Life

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Fr. Sean O. Sheridan, TOR

President

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Patrick Reilly, Founder and President of The Cardinal Newman Society, discusses delivers his talk entitled "Teach, Witness, and Advocate: Education's Response to Violations of Religious Freedom." Mr. Reilly's talk was part of the Distinguished Speakers Series at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Robert Spencer, Founder and Director of Jihad Watch, delivers his talk entitled "The Theological Aspects of Islam That Lead to Jihad." Mr. Spencer's talk was sponsored by the Veritas Center for Ethics in Public Life at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. Daniel Kuebler, Professor of Biology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers his talk entitled "The Catholic Church and Evolution: The Value of Interdisciplinary Scholarship." Dr. Kuebler's talk was part of the Faculty Research Colloquia at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Jeff Cavins, Author and Speaker, discusses how our suffering is part of our role as the Body of Christ in this excerpt from his talk entitled "When You Suffer: Biblical Keys for Hope and Understanding." Mr. Cavins' talk was part of the Evangelization Series at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Martha Shuping, Psychiatrist and Author of "The Four Steps to Healing", as they discuss how pastors, counselors, doctors, and the Catholic community can help those women struggling with the aftermath of an abortion.

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: OCTOBER 2015

The Franciscan University Alumni Relations Department is proud to honor Franciscan Alumni with the following awards:

Jason Evert '97 MA '98, Bishop John King Mussio Award, for his faithful service to the Church through spreading the beauty of Pope St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body to millions of teenagers and young adults all over the world through his ministry, The Chastity Project.

Joanne (Sholtis '60) McDonald, Dr. John Carrigg Award, for her outstanding career in the field of education, which spanned six decades, and for her continuing work as an educator mentoring children and substitute teaching.

Kathryn Gesto '91, Alumni Citizenship Award, in recognition of her exceptional volunteer service as a missionary nurse in Africa and as the founder of Mama Nita's Coffeehouse Ministry in Steubenville, which exemplify her goal to be: "A woman totally sold out to God."

Mark and Nichole (Holley) Kalpakgian '02, Rose M. DeFede Faithful Franciscan Award, for their volunteer contributions to their alma mater by establishing an outstanding Alumni Chapter in Southern California; being tireless advocates for Franciscan University; and serving the University as former employees and now diligent volunteers.

Dr. Michael Amsberry '86, Father Dan Egan Award, for his success in the areas of veterinary healthcare as the owner of St. Francis Pet Care Center in Tarpon Springs, Florida, and the founder of The Pet Stem Cell Institute, which furthers research of stem cell therapy as a safe and effective treatment for his patients.

Anna (Franzonello '03) Paprocki, Professor Edward J. Kelly Award, for her work at Americans United for Life where she applies her legal and policy expertise to thwart assaults to the healthcare freedom of conscience, investigate Planned Parenthood, and help the life-affirming work of pregnancy care centers nationwide.

Megan Mastroianni '09, Outstanding Young Alumni Award, for bringing youth to a deeper intimacy with Christ through her talks across the country at retreats and conferences on chastity, modesty, Theology of the Body, and other moral and spiritual issues; and for her work as campus minister at Mount DeSales Academy in Maryland.

Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow accepts the Poverello Medal, Franciscan University of Steubenville's highest non-academic honor. Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow is the Founder of Mary's Meals.

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