University Ministries News, Publications & Research

The Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure publishes ‘The Gospel Life of St. Francis’ handbook and videos

Jul 12, 2022 |

Franciscan Center for Social Concern awarded $14,500 by local United Way

Jun 23, 2022 | The Franciscan Center for Social Concern at St. Bonaventure University has been awarded $14,500 by the United Way to benefit the Warming House and Bona Buddies.

St. Bonaventure makes good on late president’s promise to Class of 2020

Jun 18, 2022 | Two years after Dr. Dennis DePerro vowed in an online graduation ceremony caused by the pandemic that the St. Bonaventure University Class of 2020 would one day celebrate their commencement on campus, almost 120 members of the class flipped their tassels in person Saturday morning in the Reilly Center Arena.

Faculty promotions and an emeritus designation announced by St. Bonaventure University

Jun 02, 2022 | Faculty promotions and the elevation of a retired professor to emeritus status have been announced by Dr. Joseph Zimmer, acting president of St. Bonaventure University.

Meghan Hall, Jack Steger named Ideal Bonaventure Students for 2022

May 15, 2022 | Meghan Hall of Buffalo and John “Jack” Steger of Webster have been named the Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2022.

Fall ’22 freshman class largest at St. Bonaventure in two decades

May 09, 2022 | Freshman confirmations are running at a 20-year high at St. Bonaventure University, up 22% over fall 2021 and more than 53% higher than fall 2015.

SBU students, campus community members honored with Doino and Student Life Awards

Apr 22, 2022 | A number of St. Bonaventure community members and organizations were recognized for their accomplishments and dedication to the university community during the 2022 Fr. Joe Doino O.F.M. and Student Life Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 20

St. Bonaventure students advance to states in NYS Business Plan Competition

Apr 05, 2022 | Three St. Bonaventure University students and their start-up businesses have advanced to the state level of the New York State Business Plan Competition after “crushing it” at the regional competition Friday in Buffalo.

St. Bonaventure student theater group to present ‘We Live by the Sea’ April 6-9

Mar 29, 2022 | SBU Theater, the student theater group at St. Bonaventure University, will present its spring 2022 production “We Live by the Sea” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, April 6-9, at Garret Theater, located adjacent to Devereux Hall on the St. Bonaventure campus.

Bonnies fall to Binghamton in quarterfinals of Collegiate Hockey Federation Cup tourney

Mar 21, 2022 | St. Bonaventure’s run to the medal round of the national Collegiate Hockey Federation Cup ended Monday afternoon with a 6-1 quarterfinal loss to 7th-seeded Binghamton.

Bonnies beat Farmingdale, 7-5, to advance to quarters of Fed Cup hockey tourney

Mar 20, 2022 | Mason Meggo and Owen Hughes scored twice as St. Bonaventure defeated 2nd-seeded SUNY-Farmingdale, 7-5, Sunday night to advance to the medal round of the national Collegiate Hockey Federation Cup.

Bonnies thump Penn State-Harrisburg to set up Fed Cup showdown Sunday

Mar 19, 2022 | Owen Hughes had a hat trick and Jack Kernitz added two goals as St. Bonaventure dominated Penn State-Harrisburg, 9-1, Saturday afternoon in the second round of pool play at the national Collegiate Hockey Federation Cup.

Balanced Bonnies headed with high hopes to Collegiate Hockey Federation Cup

Mar 16, 2022 | This weekend, the Bonnies, fresh off a dominating 6-2 win over Buffalo State to win the Upstate New York Collegiate Hockey League championship, have a chance to revive that dream when they head to West Chester, Pennsylvania, for the third annual Federation Cup.

Former SBU President Carney publishes biography of St. Clare

Mar 16, 2022 | Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., president emeritus of St. Bonaventure University, recently published a new biography of St. Clare of Assisi. The work is titled "Light of Assisi: The Story of Saint Clare" and is available from Franciscan Media.

Dr. Jeff Gingerich named St. Bonaventure's 22nd president

Mar 08, 2022 | Dr. Jeff Gingerich, provost and senior vice president of Academic Affairs at the University of Scranton, has been named the 22nd president of St. Bonaventure University.

Bonnies capture UNYCHL hockey title with 6-2 victory over Buffalo State

Feb 27, 2022 | Avenging its only two losses of the season, St. Bonaventure throttled Buffalo State, 6-2, Sunday afternoon to win the Upstate New York Collegiate Hockey League championship.

Couturier joins panel for 'Justice at the Margins' Conference

Feb 16, 2022 | Fr. David B. Couturier, O.F.M. Cap., associate professor of theology and executive director of the Franciscan Institute, joined Cardinal Alvaro Ramazzini of Guatemala and Sr. Tracy Horan, advocacy director at the Kino Border in Arizona, for a panel discussion on "Justice at the Margins" Conference in Washington on Jan. 31, 2022.

St. Bonaventure offering new major in Communication, Social Justice and Advocacy

Feb 07, 2022 | St. Bonaventure University is offering a new major rooted in the university’s core values. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, Social Justice and Advocacy is grounded in the Franciscan principles that define St. Bonaventure while being married to the pragmatic coursework of its renowned Jandoli School of Communication.

St. Bonaventure launches climate-friendly meal choices through Cool Food Badges

Jan 27, 2022 | Aramark, the dining service provider for St. Bonaventure University, is making it easier for students and the campus community to choose climate-friendly foods through the launch of Cool Food Meals.

Olean pastor, SBU students to speak at celebration of MLK Jan. 31

Jan 19, 2022 | Rev. Gerald Slack, pastor and superintendent of Olean’s Sacred Temple Church of God in Christ, will be the featured speaker at St. Bonaventure University’s celebration of the life of Martin Luther King Jr.