University Ministries News, Publications & Research

SBU men's rugby begins spring quest to reach CRC National 7s

Jun 24, 2026 | St. Bonaventure gets its first chance this weekend to qualify for the 2025 Collegiate Rugby Championship National 7s.

Bonnies lose heartbreaker to Brown in national rugby semifinal

Jun 24, 2026 | This afternoon, Brown (11-0), ranked No. 2 in the NCR D-I poll, converted a short penalty kick on the final play of the match to edge the No. 3 Bonnies, 11-10, and advance to next Saturday’s title game in Houston.

SBU Theater presents ‘After the Revolution’ Nov. 6-9

Jun 24, 2026 | SBU Theater, the theater program at St. Bonaventure University, opens its season next week with the production of Amy Herzog’s “After the Revolution.” The curtain rises at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6-9 at the university’s Garret Theater on campus.

Poor Clare Sisters assemble at St. Bonaventure University

Jun 24, 2026 | 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.

Eleven inducted into first class of SBU Rugby Hall of Fame

Jun 24, 2026 | 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.

Online auction to benefit SBU’s endowment

Jun 24, 2026 | 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.

Giving Day to raise money for 900+ student-athletes at SBU

Jun 24, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University will host its annual Athletics Giving Day on Thursday, April 16, a 24-hour fundraising initiative dedicated to supporting more than 400 NCAA Division I and nearly 500 club student-athletes.

Bona Giving Day blitz raises record $687,000

Jun 24, 2026 | Bona Giving Day united the entire St. Bonaventure family in an inspiring show of confidence in the university’s future, raising an unprecedented $687,000 to support students, programs and the university’s Franciscan mission.

St. Joe's students make 43rd annual food delivery to Warming House

Jun 24, 2026 | For the 43rd consecutive year, students from St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute delivered a truckload of nonperishable food items and paper products Friday to the Warming House, St. Bonaventure University’s soup kitchen on North Union Street in Olean.

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

Jun 24, 2026 | The Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University graduated 22 men and women from its Padua Program on June 12.

Bonnies bounce back, bury Auburn at hockey nationals

Jun 24, 2026 | Sure didn’t take long for the Bonnies to bounce back. Just a day removed from squandering a 3-1 lead after two periods to Fairfield, St. Bonaventure’s club hockey team jumped all over Auburn, scoring five first-period goals en route to a 9-1 win today in game two of pool play at the AAU College Hockey Nationals in Jacksonville, Florida.

Fr. David Couturier publishes new book on Franciscan ethics

Jun 24, 2026 | Fr. David Couturier, O.F.M. Cap., associate professor of Theology and Franciscan Studies, has published a new book that synthesizes a moral vision from Judeo-Christian history and the lived experience of the early Franciscans.

Bonnies host Dartmouth in national rugby tournament playoff game

Jun 24, 2026 | It’s national tourney time again and Danny Neighbour believes his club has the ability to reach the National Collegiate Rugby title game for the third time in four years.

More than 900 named to fall 2024 dean's list at SBU

Jan 23, 2025 | More than 900 students were named to the dean's list for the 2024 fall semester at St. Bonaventure University, achieving a grade-point average of 3.5 (out of 4.0) or better.