The 2009-2010 Academic Year at Franciscan University of Steubenville began with the 8th Annual Academic Convocation and Opening of the School Liturgy. This is the homily given by University President Fr. Terence Henry TOR at the Opening Liturgy. August 24, 2009. (15:14, 10.5 MB)

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Welcome to the Academic Convocation opening the 2009-2010 Academic Year at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. After opening remarks by University President Fr. Terence Henry, TOR, the convocation address is given by Dr. Max Bonilla, Vice President for Academic Affairs. August 24, 2009. (14.3 MB)

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Franciscan University of Steubenville's Spring 2008 semester began with an all-campus Mass on Monday, January 14. The Homily was given by Fr. Michael Scanlan, TOR, Chancellor of Franciscan University, challenging students, faculty and staff alike to understand their call to discipleship, and the challenges it brings. This podcast is Fr. Scanlan's homily. (10:08, 7.1 MB)

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Following introductory remarks by Fr. Terence Henry, TOR, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville, the Opening Convocation Address for the 2007-2008 School Year is given by Dr. Max Bonilla, Vice President of Academic Affairs. Monday, August 27, 2007. (14:14, 9.8 MB)

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Fr. Terence Henry, TOR, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville, gave this Homily at the Opening of the 2007-2008 School Year Liturgy on August 27, 2007. (19:28, 13.5 MB)

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This is the Homily given by Fr. Terence Henry, TOR, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville, at the University's 2006-2007 Academic Year Opening Mass, August 28, 2006. (18:24, 8.42 MB) 

This is the Convocation Address given by Dr. Max Bonilla, Vice President for Academic Affairs, at Franciscan University of Steubenville's 2006-2007 Opening Convocation, August 28, 2006. (13:04; 6 mb)

From the Opening Mass for the Spring 2006 semester, this is the Homily by Fr. Terence Henry, TOR, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville. Recorded January 16, 2006. (16:56, 7.75 MB)

Fr. Terence Henry, TOR, shared thoughts from Pope Benedict XVI and other Catholic writers and scholars as he addressed the students and faculty at the Opening of the School Year Liturgy. Recorded August 29, 2005. (15:38, 7.16 MB)

From the 2005 Academic Convocation at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio, Dr. Max Bonilla, Vice President for Academic Affairs, gives the Convocation Address to students as the 2005-2006 academic year begins. August 29, 2005. (8:21, 3.8 MB)

Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, Secretary of the Congregation of Catholic Education at the Vatican, reflects on the meaning of the scriptures during his homily at Franciscan University of Steubenville's Baccalaureate Mass on May 13, 2005. (22:28, 10.2 MB)

His Excellency Archbishop Celestino Migliore, Apostolic Nuncio, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, shares about Pope John Paul II and the Holy Father's influence on the United Nations. (8:59, 4.1 MB)

Bill and Kelly Wienecke share personal memories of blessings from Pope John Paul II. (5:25, 2.5 MB)

Fr. Terence Henry, TOR, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville, discusses Pope John Paul II's influence on Catholic higher education and the role of Catholic higher education in society and culture. (8:08, 3.7 MB)

Dr. David Burton shares about the personal impact Pope John Paul II had on his life as a convert to Catholicism as well as the Pope's influence on people around the world. Dr. Burton is Chair of the Mathematics and Computer Science department at Franciscan University of Steubenville. (10:18, 4.7 MB)

Dr. John Crosby, Director of the M.A. Philosophy program at Franciscan University of Steubenville, reflects on Pope John Paul II's contributions to philosophical thought. (12:39, 5.9 MB)

Because of a family relationship, John Magee, Director of Chapel Ministries at Franciscan University of Steubenville, has very personal memories of Pope John Paul II and recalls several special experiences with our late Holy Father. (15:05, 6.9 MB)

Prof. Bob Rice reflects on the strong relationship between Pope John Paul II and the world's youth. Prof. Rice is Assistant Professor of Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville, speaks internationally about youth, and is the lead singer of a popular Catholic band. (11:18, 5.2 MB)

Prof. James Gaston reflects on the contributions of Pope John Paul II to understanding the Dignity of the Human Person. Prof. Gaston is Assistant Professor of History and Director of the Humanities and Catholic Culture major at Franciscan University of Steubenville. (10:58, 5 MB)

Fr. John Bartunek, LC, author of "Inside the Passion," spoke with Dr. Brian Scarnecchia, Franciscan University Associate Professor of Human Life Issues and Catholic Social Thought, about some of the ways Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" brought Jesus Christ and His message to the popular culture. (12:00, 10.9 MB)

Chuck Neff, Executive Producer of Stepstone Productions in St. Louis, discusses medical ethics and the media in the case of Terri Schiavo. (14:23, 6.7 MB)

In light of possible judicial ethical violations, Dr. Stephen Krason, President of the Society of Catholic Social Scientists, issues a further call for immediate intervention in the Terri Schiavo case. (11:01, 5 MB)

On Good Friday, March 25, 2005, we spoke with Martha Nolan, director of Crossroads, a national Pro-Life organization, who was participating in the prayer vigil across the street from the Florida hospice in which Terri Schiavo was dying. (4:59)

On Good Friday, March 25, 2005, four legal experts joined forces to lay out a legal strategy to urge the President of the United States and the Governor of Florida to take action and save the life of Terri Schiavo. (28:55)

On March 22, 2005, Emily Bissonette spoke with theologian Dr. Mark Miravalle of Franciscan University of Steubenville about Terri Schiavo's case and its implications for society. (9:26)

On March 22, 2005, NGO Voice spoke with Dr. Brian Scarnecchia about Terri Schiavo's Human and Legal Rights, and about key Catholic church teaching related to her case. Dr. Scarnecchia is Professor of Legal Studies and Human Life Studies at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio, and is President and Executive Director of International Solidarity and Human Rights Institute (ISHRI). Reporter: Emily Bissonnette. (10:20)

At the end of the UN's "Beijing + 10" Commission on the status of Women, Emilia Klepacka, European Director of the World Youth Alliance, speaks about the concerns and activities of youth at the United Nations and in their own countries. Reporter: Cassie Bloedow. (10:30)

For a response to Planned Parenthood's side event at the UN Beijing + 10 conference, NGO Voice's Emily Bissonnette talked with Babette Francis of the Endeavour Forum, an international Christian family and pro-life organization. (4:08)

At a side event of the UN's Beijing + 10 Commission on the Status of Women, Catholic NGO Voice's Emily Bissonnette spoke with Dr. Nina Puri, president of the International Planned Parenthood Federation. (9:26)

At the United Nations Beijing + 10 Commission on the Status of Women, Adriana James discusses the Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning. Reporter: Cassie Bloedow. (3:08)

Catholic NGO Voice's Emily Bissonnette talks with participants at the UN's "Beijing + 10" Commission on the Status of Women, addressing some of the key issues being debated. (5:16)

During the United Nations "Beijing + 10" conference on the Status of Women, Brian Scarnecchia talked with Dan Zeidler, President of the Latin American Alliance for the Family, about current concerns and resources. (5:40)

Catholic NGO Voice's Cassie Bloedow reports on the history and significance of the United Nations discussion and March 8 vote to ban all human cloning. (8:52)

During the final days of the United Nations Conference on the Status of Women, a major focus is a US Resolution on the trafficking of women and children. Laura Lederer, Senior Advisor on trafficking at the U.S. State Department Office of Global Affairs, talked about the U.S. resolution. (4:43)

The evening before the March 8 United Nations vote to ban human cloning, Catholic NGO Voiceâ??s Johanna Dausch spoke with Patrick Buckley, an NGO delegate from the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children, about several significant aspects of the cloning issue.

From New York, Cassie Bloedow reports on the upcoming United Nations vote to ban human cloning. (Filed March 7, 2005)