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.
As 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.
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
Rafi’s Platter By Amber signs deal to sponsor St. Bonaventure men’s rugby
Mar 06, 2020
Rafi’s Platter By Amber has signed a three-year deal to be a sponsor of St. Bonaventure University’s men’s rugby team.
Promotion for the Olean restaurant will include recognition on the team’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts, and on the team’s gobonnies.com page.
The restaurant will also have a banner hung at the Marra Athletics Fields Complex and its logo will be on the team’s warmup shirts.
Rafi’s Platter By Amber will also be recognized on air during any Bonnies home game that’s streamed online. The restaurant will be the official post-game gathering spot after Bonnies home rugby games.
“I can’t thank Amber enough for her generosity to help our growing rugby program,” said Rob DeFazio, director of the Center for Activities, Recreation and Leadership at SBU. “We wouldn’t be able to succeed on the field without support like this.”
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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.