University Ministries News, Publications & Research

Fall '24 heartbreak, spring '25 success drive SBU men's rugby

Aug 29, 2025 | Fueled by the disappointment of a heart-wrenching loss last December and bolstered by their success in spring 7s, the men’s rugby team at St. Bonaventure heads into the fall season with a “quiet confidence” that they’ll be able to take the final step to win another national title.

Couturier presents research in Assisi, publishes new book

Aug 21, 2025 | Fr. David Couturier, O.F.M. Cap., associate professor and director of the Franciscan Institute, delivered three academic papers at the General Assembly of the International Franciscan Conference of Congregations of the Third Order Regular in Assisi, Italy, in May.

Gift from Hickeys allows SBU to build new 6-court tennis complex

Aug 21, 2025 | Thanks to a significant gift from Michael and Kristeen Hickey, both from the Class of 1984, St. Bonaventure University will have a new outdoor tennis complex.

Institute publishes a new book on Franciscan mission integration

Aug 11, 2025 | The Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University has released the second book in a series focused on mission integration in Franciscan institutions.

Eleven inducted into first class of SBU Rugby Hall of Fame

Jun 27, 2025 | In celebration of 50 years of rugby at St. Bonaventure University, the Bonnies’ rugby program will induct its inaugural Hall of Fame class this fall, honoring 11 people whose contributions — on and off the pitch — have shaped the sport’s enduring legacy at the university.

Poor Clare Sisters assemble at St. Bonaventure University

Jun 18, 2025 | Approximately 35 Poor Clare Sisters from across the United States will come together on the campus of St. Bonaventure University today (June 18) to begin a 10-day assembly focusing on their life and mission in the church.

Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure graduates 22 leaders from Franciscan institutions

Jun 17, 2025 | The Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University graduated 22 men and women from its Padua Program on June 12.

Online auction to benefit SBU’s endowment

May 30, 2025 | A trip to see the Bonnies play this Thanksgiving in Florida. A Franciscan pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome. A stadium suite for 14 at a Buffalo Bills home game this fall. A luxury condo and three days of golf for a foursome at Pinehurst.

SBU announces Carney Endowed Chair

May 22, 2025 | Honoring her life’s work as a beloved teacher, renowned scholar and transformative college president, St. Bonaventure University has established the Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., S.T.D., ’86, Endowed Chair in Theology and Franciscan Studies, marking only the second endowed chair in the university’s 167-year history.

Former president, Seneca icon honored at SBU Commencement

May 18, 2025 | Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., S.T.D., was back on the stage she graced for more than a decade, giving sage advice to nearly 700 graduates of St. Bonaventure University.

Eleven ROTC cadets commissioned as second lieutenants at SBU

May 16, 2025 | Eleven graduating seniors who served as cadets in the U.S. Army Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at St. Bonaventure University were commissioned as second lieutenants into the U.S. Army on Thursday, May 15.

SBU wins regional title to advance to national club softball tourney

Apr 30, 2025 | Thanks to a dominating performance in the North Atlantic Regional tournament, St. Bonaventure’s club softball team is headed to the National Club Softball Association World Series May 15-18 in Georgia.

SBU rugby women win consolation bracket at CRC National 7s

Apr 28, 2025 | The step up in competition was clear, but Meredith Pyke wasn’t disappointed at all in her club’s performance at the Collegiate Rugby Championship National 7s this past weekend.

Bonnies fall to Wheeling, 19-5, in national rugby 7s title game

Apr 26, 2025 | St. Bonaventure fell to defending national champion Wheeling, 19-5, in the Premier Cup bracket of the Collegiate Rugby Championship National 7s Saturday evening.

SBU rugby women earn bid to national 7s; men open play Friday

Apr 24, 2025 | St. Bonaventure’s women are headed back to a national rugby tournament. The Bonnies received an at-large bid to the 16-team Premier Cup bracket of the Collegiate Rugby Championship National 7s this weekend at Boyds, Maryland.

St. Bonaventure mourns passing of Pope Francis

Apr 21, 2025 | The St. Bonaventure University community joins Catholics worldwide in mourning today’s passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis.

SBU club golf team headed to NCCGA nationals in Florida

Apr 16, 2025 | St. Bonaventure’s club golf team has qualified — not once, but twice — for the National Collegiate Club Golf Association national tournament April 26-27 at Mission Resort in Howie-in-the-Hills, Florida.

SBU sophomore Jacob Smeraldo presents research at WNY symposium

Apr 14, 2025 | Jacob Smeraldo, a sophomore at St. Bonaventure University from Jamestown, New York, presented his research at the American Chemical Society Western New York Undergraduate Research Symposium April 4 at Canisius University.

SBU’s Fisher to be honored with Franciscan Mission Service award

Mar 31, 2025 | Claire Fisher, a St. Bonaventure University senior majoring in Communication, Social Justice and Advocacy, will receive the San Damiano Servant Leadership Award from the Franciscan Mission Service (FMS).

SBU men win Old Blue 7s to qualify for national rugby tourney

Mar 30, 2025 | SBU won the Old Blue 7s tournament at Mt. Vernon on Saturday, locking up a bid to the men's national 7s tourney in April. The Bonnies went 5-0 at the 16-team tournament, defeating Siena, 21-14, in the all-Franciscan title game.