Francis a dwelling place on the road là gì

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Founded on Catholic Franciscan Values

In an age of complexity, the simplicity of the message of St. Francis of Assisi has more appeal than ever before: Catholic Faith. Humility. Generosity. Reverence. Service. Respect. Prayer. Joy. Love. These guiding principles of the Franciscans are the values we embrace at Saint Francis University.

Our Mission

As the oldest Franciscan institution of higher learning in the United States, Saint Francis University draws inspiration from our Catholic tradition and expresses the lived example of Saint Francis of Assisi in the modern world. Saint Francis University promotes an inclusive learning community and a lifelong path to virtue, truth, and compassion. Within a culture that seeks understanding through innovation and collaboration, we champion both the inherent dignity of the individual person and the common good.

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Saint Francis University to match 11th ACVVC Scholarships

Bill Karabinos, 11th ACVVC Chaplain | 11/30/2023

The following announcement originally appeared in the membership newsletter of the 11th Armored Calvary’s Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia. SFU is proud to partner with the organization on this new matching scholarship initiative. The author, Blandin ‘Bill’ Karabinos, is an SFU 1960 alumnus with a degree in philosophy. You can read his inspiring story here . Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania has a nationally known and stellar reputation as a “military friendly” school. That reputation could easily date back to the 1860s, over 160 years ago, when a terrible civil war divided our

SFU's Rural Education Alliance for Leadership Institute Hosts National Expert

University Communications & Marketing | 11/29/2023

Saint Francis University's Rural Education Alliance for Leadership (REAL) Institute invited Dr. Richard Ingersoll, a leading national expert on America’s elementary and secondary teaching force, to address a crowd more than 70 educational leaders on Nov. 16, 2023.

Alumni Profile: Blandin ‘Bill’ Karabinos

Rachel (Vasilko) Heckman '13 | 11/29/2023

"My Life is a Miracle” A tale of service to God and country As a young boy growing up in the 1940s and 1950s, Blandin ‘Bill’ Karabinos would spend every summer and holiday at his grandparents’ home in Loretto. He would chat with the Franciscan TORs in his grandma’s kitchen, play basketball with Maurice Stokes in Doyle Hall, make friends with veterans attending college after their return from World War II, and eventually, attend the seminary and be ordained to the priesthood himself. Once, while picking blackberries with one of his mentors, Fr. Vincent Burke, TOR, Bill first learned the French

30th Annual STEAM Day in the Books

Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 11/21/2023

The university hosted its 30th Annual STEAM Day attended by 33 local high schools, 51 high school teachers, and record attendance of 481 high school students.

Guided Walking Live Nativity on Campus

University Communications & Marketing | 11/15/2023

Join us on campus for a Journey to Bethlehem (a guided walking Live Nativity on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. This special event is in celebration of the 800th Anniversary of Saint Francis Portraying the First Ever Nativity Scene at Greccio.

13th Annual Student Research Day Held

Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 11/09/2023

Students from a wide spectrum of majors showcased current projects at the Thirteenth Annual Saint Francis University Student Research Day on November 9, 2023. This annual event celebrates student research projects conducted on campus and allows the University community to become familiar with the unique and interesting work SFU students do.

Saint Francis University 2023 Blanket Collection Comforts Many in Need

Melita O'Donnell, Academic Affairs | 11/07/2023

The Saint Francis University Community Blanketeer collected 275 beautiful quilted, crocheted, knitted, and tied blankets that will be distributed to sick and needy children in Cambria, Blair, and Somerset counties through the Healing Patch and Nurse Family Partnership (Home Nursing Agency), and through Dauntless Fire Company for comfort during emergency situations.

English Department Presents at 2023 Rachel Carson Conference

University Communications & Marketing | 11/01/2023

On October 21, 2023, four English faculty—Drs. Lisa Beiswenger, Timothy Bintrim, Brennan Thomas, and John Woznak—and five English majors—Avery Beunier-Lucas, Colette Costlow, MJ Dugery, Michael Hickey, and Erin Pyle—presented scholarly research on literary, environmental, and media studies at the 2023 Rachel Carson Conference, hosted by Chatham University.