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Most Rev. Jeffrey M. Monforton, Bishop of the Diocese of Steubenville, delivers his address at the 66th Graduate Commencement Exercises at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Bishop Monforton was granted the degree of Doctor of Sacred Theology, honoris causa.

Michael P. Warsaw, Chairman of the Board & CEO of EWTN, delivers his address at the 66th Undergraduate Commencement Exercises at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Mr. Warsaw was awarded the degree of Doctor of Communications, honoris causa.

His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, delivers the homily at the Baccalaureate Mass, celebrating the 66th Commencement Exercises at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Cardinal DiNardo was granted the degree of Doctor of Sacred Theology, honoris causa.

In this Panel Discussion, composed of Franciscan University Faculty, two opposing views are about the nature of man are presented. Are we mere biological machines? Or are we something more? Presenting the secular materialist view will be: Dr. Ed Kovach, Associate Professor of Computer Science Dr. Dan Kuebler, Professor of Biology Presenting the Catholic view will be: Dr. Paul Symington, Associate...

Barbara Nicolosi, Founder and Chair Emeritus of ACT ONE, Inc., and Co-Founder of Catharsis, LLC, and Vicki Peterson, Scriptwriter and Co-Founder of Catharsis, LLC, share some insight about being a faithful Catholic in the modern film industry.

Dr. John Bergsma, Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers his talk entitled: "The Bridegroom: Jesus, Easter, and the Song of Songs." Dr. Bergsma's talk was sponsored by the Warriors of the Word Household at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. J. Budziszewski, Professor of Government and Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin, delivers his talk entitled "Natural Law and the American Founding: Were the Founders Confused?". Dr. Budziszewski's talk was part of the Distinguished Speakers Series at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. J. Budziszewski, Professor of Government and Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin, delivers his talk entitled "Natural Law, Conscience, and the New Evangelization." Dr. Budziszewski's talk was part of the Distinguished Speakers Series at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

William Saunders, Esq, Senior Vice President for Legal Affairs and Senior Counsel for Americans United for Life, delivers his talk entitled "The Human Right to Religious Liberty: How Does the U.S. Measure Up?" Mr. Saunders' talk was part of the Truth, Conscience, and Religious Freedom Conference, sponsored by the Veritas Center for Ethics in Public Life at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Robert A. Destro, Director of the Interdisciplinary Program in Law and Religion at the Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, delivers his talk entitled "Rethinking the 'Non-Establishment' Principle: Text, Structure, and the Politics of Power". Professor Destro's talk was part of the Truth, Conscience, and Religious Freedom Conference, sponsored by the Veritas Center for Ethics in...

Dr. Vincent Philip Muñoz, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame, delivers his talk entitled "The Founders' Philosophy of Religious Freedom". Dr. Muñoz's talk was part of the Truth, Conscience, and Religious Freedom Conference, sponsored by the Veritas Center for Ethics in Public Life at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Gerard V. Bradley, Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame School of Law, delivers his talk entitled "The Culture of Religious Liberty". Professor Bradley's talk was part of the Truth, Conscience, and Religious Freedom Conference, sponsored by the Veritas Center for Ethics in Public Life at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. Kenneth L. Grasso, Professor of Political Science at Texas State University, delivers his talk entitled "From Articles to Kulterkampf: Catholicism, the HHS Mandate, and the Problem of Religious Pluralism in America." Dr. Grasso's talk was part of the Truth, Conscience, and Religious Freedom Conference, sponsored by the Veritas Center for Ethics in Public Life at Franciscan University of Steube...

Dr. Robert George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University delivers his talk entitled "The Nature and Basis of Religious Freedom". Dr. George's talk was part of the Truth, Conscience, and Religious Freedom Conference, sponsored by the Veritas Center for Ethics in Public Life at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Doug Keck, President and COO of EWTN, as they discuss the modern media and how we can consume and create media while remaining faithful Catholics. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: FEBRUARY 2014

Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Donald Asci, and special guest Dr. Scott Hahn, as they discuss Dr. Hahn's latest book, Consuming the Word. Is Catholicism a religion of the Book or a religion of the Word? Is that Word a Page or a Person? Is the New Testament a Document or a Sacrament? Explore these questions and discover how the answers can enrich your Lenten journey on...

Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Mike Aquilina, author of "Roots of the Faith" and Executive Vice President of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, as they discuss the role of Christian marriages in the first centuries of Christendom. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: April 2014

Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Anne Hendershott, Professor of Sociology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, as they discuss Dr. Hendershott's book "Renewal: How a New Generation of Faithful Priests and Bishops Is Revitalizing the Catholic Church". ORIGINAL AIR DATE: JANUARY 2014

Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Curtis Martin, Founder and President of the Fellowship Of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), as they discuss the challenges facing today's Catholic. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: October 2013

Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Fr. Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville, as they discuss the first encyclical published by Pope Francis, Lumen Fidei, and its impact on our daily lives. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: December 2013

Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest, the Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, as they discuss the unique role that Hispanic Catholics have in the New Evangelization. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: November 2013

Join host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Patrick Fagan, Director of the Marriage and Religion Research Institute, as they discuss the importance of marriage and its role in society. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: September 2013

Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Mike Sirilla, and special guest Dr. Scott Hahn, as they uncover the rich heritage left behind by one of the 20th century's most polarizing figures. From his impact on Vatican II to the return of the Holy Week liturgies, explore the papacy of Pope Pius XII on Franciscan University Presents. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: July 7th 2013

Tune in to EWTN on Sunday, June 2nd, at 10 pm, and Thursday, June 6th, at 5 am. Special Guest Dr. Richard Fitzgibbons discusses the modern crisis of fatherhood, and offers practical advice for men in today's challenging environment. Dr. Fitzgibbons is a practicing counselor and the Director of the Institute for Marital Healing.

Join Host Fr. Michael Scanlan, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Richard Fitzgibbons, MD, PC, Director of Comprehensive Counseling Services, as they discuss how psychological and emotional disorders can impact one's faith.