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St. Bonaventure University

University Ministries

University Ministries welcomes students of all religious affiliations to participate in a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, service learning, social action and community building.

Pictured_The McGinley-Carney CenterAs the nation's first Franciscan university, St. Bonaventure affirms the unique dignity of every person and invites everyone into a community of  acceptance and understanding. All are welcome here.

University Ministries is the focal point for forging these loving bonds of belonging, and for extending this sense of community beyond our campus borders. We strive to share God's unconditional love, particularly with marginalized populations — the needy, ignored and excluded.

We're located in the McGinley-Carney Center for Franciscan Ministry (pictured), located in the center of campus. Opened in 2017, the center houses offices, an interdenominational prayer tower, a great room for student gatherings, and kitchen facilities.

We are committed to transforming the lives of our students inside and outside of the classroom, inspiring in them a lifelong commitment to service and citizenship.

Our liturgical life, centered around Sunday Eucharist, invites all members of the Bonaventure community to join in various liturgical ministries and many prayer opportunities.

Franciscan Center for Social Concern

Your hub for service-learning, whether it's feeding the hungry, befriending a child, or visiting with a senior citizen. Be a leader in service to others.

The FCSC

Mt. Irenaeus

The resident friars of this Franciscan community near campus welcome all to relax, hike, garden, sit and talk, or share a home-cooked meal. A special ministry, a special place.

Mt. Irenaeus

Faith formation, worship & ministry

We invite all into the life of the Catholic Church, with liturgical programs, sacraments, worship experiences and opportunities for spiritual growth.

Faith, worship & ministry

Mass Card Requests

Mass intentions to honor the living and remember the deceased may be ordered online.

A donation to the Franciscan Friars of $15 is suggested for each Mass intention requested. We can accept up to two intentions for each Mass.

During the academic year, the Franciscan friars offer daily Mass at 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Great Room of the McGinley-Carney Center for Franciscan Ministries. Sunday Masses are offered in the University Chapel at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

You may choose from a selection of cards and make your donation online. (Card #1 is the Mass card for deceased; Cards # 2 and 3 are Mass cards for the living). We will send you a confirmation with the date that the Mass will be offered, and, if you desire, we will inform people in the university community.

We welcome your Mass requests.

For questions or more information, please email Brian Negron or call him at (716) 375-2662.

Order Mass cards online


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Next two St. Bonaventure men’s rugby home games to be broadcast on ESPN+

Sep 20, 2019

St. Bonaventure’s next two men’s rugby home games will be broadcast on ESPN+.

The Bonnies, ranked 13th in the nation in Division 1A, host No. 14 Notre Dame College at the Marra Athletics Field Complex Saturday at 1:05 p.m.

The Bonnies host No. 8 Penn State on Saturday, Oct. 5, also at 1:05 p.m.

“Although we were on ESPN channels during the seven-man Collegiate Rugby Championship in June, this will be the first time our 15s team will be broadcast on ESPN+,” said Tui Osborne, head coach. “This is a great opportunity for our alumni and fans who can’t be here to see us and how well our program is progressing.”

The Bonnies lost a hard-fought exhibition match to 5th-ranked Navy, 34-24, on Sept. 7.

The ESPN+ platform is $4.99 a month, or $50 for an annual subscription.

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About the University: The nation’s first Franciscan university, St. Bonaventure University is a community committed to transforming the lives of our students inside and outside the classroom, inspiring in them a lifelong commitment to service and citizenship. In 2019, St. Bonaventure was named the #1 regional university value in New York and #2 in the North by U.S. News and World Report.

 


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    Alice Miller Nation

    Alice Miller Nation
    Director of University Ministries
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    Fr. Steven Kuehn

    Fr. Steven Kuehn, O.F.M.
    University Chaplain
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    Mike Waseda

    Mike (Hiryu) Waseda, '21, '23
    Assistant Director, Franciscan Center for Social Concern
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    Brian Negron
    Administrative Assistant - University Ministries
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    Coordinator of Liturgy & Music Ministry
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