Franciscan University

Fr. D. Paul Sullins, Associate Professor of Sociology at Catholic University of America, delivers his talk entitled "Gay Parenting and the Conjugal Ideal: Implications for Research". Fr. Sullins' talk was part of the Society of Catholic Social Scientists Conference.

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

Maggie Gallagher, author of the book "Debating Same-Sex Marriage", delivers her talk entitled "Marriages: The Challenges Behind, The Challenges Ahead". Ms. Gallagher's talk was part of the Society of Catholic Social Scientists Conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Karen Wood, Visiting Instructor of Sociology at Benedictine College, delivers her talk entitled "The Social Construction of Youth Culture in America: How the Roots and Values of Popular Culture Run Counter to the New Evangelization". Ms. Wood's talk was part of the Society of Catholic Social Scientists Conference.

Dr. Stephen R. Sharkey, Professor of Sociology at Alverno College, delivers his talk entitled "Proposing a Catholic Sociology of Sex and Gender to a Post-Modern Culture." Dr. Sharkey's lecture was a part of the Society of Catholic Social Scientists Conference.

Dr. John Haldane, Professor of Philosophy at the University of St. Andrews, delivers his talk entitled "Three Perspectives on Human Life". Dr. Haldane's lecture was sponsored by the Institute of Bioethics at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. Richard Fehring, Research Director and Professor at the Marquette University College of Nursing, delivers his talk entitled "Scientific, Spiritual, and Marital Dynamics of Natural Family Planning." Dr. Fehring's talk was part of the "Humanae Vitae at 45: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Holiness" Conference.

This Faculty RoundTable Discussion was a part of the Inaugural Symposium on Catholic Higher Education and the New Evangelization. Participants included: Dr. Michael Sirilla, Associate Professor of Theology Dr. Daniel Kuebler, Professor of Biology Dr. Anne Hendershott, Professor of Sociology Dr. John Crosby, Professor of Philosophy Dr. John Bergsma, Associate Professor of Theology and Dr. Daniel R....

Dr. Michael J. Healy, Professor of Philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers his talk "Time and Oughtness in Kierkegaard". Dr. Healy's talk was part of the "Philosophical Legacy of Søren Kierkegaard Lecture Series".

Dr. James Coyle, Professor of Communication Arts at Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers his talk entitled "Saints, Sinners, and Social Media." Dr. Coyle's talk was part of the Veritas Lecture Series.

Teresa Collett, JD, Professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, delivers her talk entitled "Humanae Vitae, Contraception, and American Law." Ms. Collett's talk was part of the "Humanae Vitae at 45: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Holiness" Conference.

Matt Stewart, a Biology Major at Franciscan University of Steubenville, gives a presentation on the Franciscan Institute for World Health (FIWH) and their efforts to combat neglected diseases.

Msgr. Paul McPartlan, the Carl J. Peter Professor of Systematic Theology and Ecumenism at Catholic University of America, delivers his talk entitled "Christ our Light: Lumen Gentium and the Program of Vatican II." Msgr. McPartlan's talk was part of the Year of Faith Symposium on Vatican II.

Fr. Peter Ryan, SJ, Executive Director of the Secretariate of Doctrinal and Canonical Affairs for the USSCB, delivers his talk entitled "Humanae Vitae in Historical and Social Perspective". Fr. Ryan's talk was part of the "Humanae Vitae at 45: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Holiness" Conference.

Nineteen members of Franciscan University's faculty and administration took an oath to always uphold the teachings of the Church and to remain faithful to the Magisterium. The Mass was part of the Orientation events kicking off the Fall 2013 semester. The Most Reverend Jeffrey M. Monforton, Bishop of Steubenville, presided. Read the entire oath and the explanation of why our faculty, including, fo...

Most Reverend Jeffrey M. Monforton, bishop of Steubenville, gives the homily at the Oath of Fidelity Mass on Friday, August 23, 2013. Nineteen members of Franciscan University's faculty and administration took an oath to always uphold the teachings of the Church and to remain faithful to the Magisterium. The Mass was part of the Orientation events kicking off the Fall 2013 semester.

Matthew Lozano, speaker at Heart of the Father Ministries (heartofthefather.com), delivers his talk entitled "The Five Keys of Unbound Ministry: A Practical Approach to Deliverance". Matthew's talk was part of the Missionary Outreach Leadership Workshop at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR, Co-Founder of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, delivers his talk entitled "What to Do When Jesus is Hungry". Fr. Apostoli's talk was part of the Missionary Outreach Lecture Series at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Fr. Tom Morrow, author of the book "Christian Courtship in an Over-Sexed World", delivers a talk on the subject of living chastity before marriage. Fr. Tom's talk was part of the Veritas Lecture Series.

Fr. Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers a homily during a Holy Hour on the eve of his Inauguration.

Dr. Scott Hahn, The Fr. Michael Scanlan Professor of Biblical Theology and the New Evangelization at Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers his talk entitled "The New Evangelization and Franciscan University". Dr. Hahn's talk was part of the Inaugural Symposium on Catholic Higher Education and the New Evangelization.

Most Rev. Jeffrey M. Monforton, Bishop of Steubenville, opens the Inaugural Symposium on Catholic Higher Education and the New Evangelization with his talk: "A Shepherd's Perspective: Catholic Higher Education and the New Evangelization".

Fr. Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville, contributes his talk entitled "A Presidential Perspective: Catholic Higher Education and the New Evangelization" to the Inaugural Symposium on Catholic Higher Education and the New Evangelization.

Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, Founder of Mary's Meals (marysmeals.org), talks about the work of his organization across the world and promotes the upcoming film "Child 31" during his presentation at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Doug Keck, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of EWTN, delivers his talk entitled "Real Leadership in a Virtual Universe". Doug's talk was part of the Distinguished Speakers Series at Franciscan University of Steubenville.