University Ministries News, Publications & Research

Bona’s Break the Bubble program allows students to assist the disadvantaged — both locally and abroad

Nov 04, 2022 | St. Bonaventure University students step out of their zip codes and comfort zones through the Franciscan Center for Social Concern’s Break the Bubble program. They serve as compassionate volunteers at the St. Francis Inn in Philadelphia’s Kensington area, learning about homelessness and the humanity of a soup kitchen. They also help build wheelchair ramps in the communities surrounding campus, plus prepare and serve nutritious meals at the university’s Warming House.

Calabria presents on Pope Francis and interreligious dialogue

Nov 03, 2022 | Fr. Michael Calabria, O.F.M., director of the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies, was a presenter at the 16th Ongoing Course on Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue in the Franciscan Mission, held in Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct. 16-30.

SBU Theater presents “Shortchanged,” a festival of one-act comedies, Nov. 9-12

Nov 02, 2022 | SBU Theater will present “Shortchanged: One-Act Festival 8” Wednesday through Saturday, Nov. 9-12, at St. Bonaventure University’s Garret Theater, located adjacent to Devereux Hall on the SBU campus. All shows start at 7:30 p.m.

Listen to Understand: “Hear the Brothas” Nov. 8 at St. Bonaventure

Nov 02, 2022 | Several African American male artists, using art, music and poetry to express themselves and the challenges their community endures, will take the stage in “Hear the Brothas” at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts from 4 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 8.

Dr. Luke Togni and Dr. Drew Belfield launch a new Franciscan institute Initiative

Nov 02, 2022 | Leadership at St. Bonaventure University’s Franciscan Institute are excited to announce the institute has helped launch a new research initiative, “St. Bonaventure as a Reader of St. Albert the Great,” sponsoring its inaugural session at the 47th Patristics, Medieval, and Renaissance (PMR) Conference held at Villanova University Oct. 21-23.

St. Bonaventure Concert and Chamber Choirs to perform free concert Sunday at Quick Center

Oct 26, 2022 | St. Bonaventure University's Concert and Chamber Choirs will perform Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

Couturier presents workshop to treasurers of religious institutions

Oct 06, 2022 | Fr. David B. Couturier, O.F.M. Cap., associate professor of theology and Franciscan studies, and director of the Franciscan Institute, presented a three-day workshop to the Association of Treasurers of Religious Institutes of Canada, from Sept. 23-26, in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.

Stanley's latest book looks at sickness in the ancient world

Oct 06, 2022 | "Paul and Asklepios: The Greco-Roman Quest for Healing and the Apostolic Mission," the most recent book by Dr. Christopher D. Stanley, professor emeritus, was published in September by T & T Clark, a division of Bloomsbury Publishing.

Gingerich formally installed as St. Bonaventure’s 22nd president

Oct 01, 2022 | A humble farm boy from Iowa was formally installed Saturday as St. Bonaventure University’s 22nd president, an accomplishment Dr. Jeff Gingerich ascribes to his Midwestern roots and the unflinching support of his wife, Betsy.

Calabria lectures at India's leading Islamic university

Sep 23, 2022 | While conducting research in India, Fr. Michael Calabria. O.F.M., director of the Center for Arab & Islamic Studies at St. Bonaventure, gave a lecture at Jamia Milla Islamia, New Delhi, India's leading Islamic university.

New St. Bonaventure rugby coach optimistic about women’s season despite so many new faces

Sep 09, 2022 | Three miles from her high school home near Philadelphia was a place Meredith Pyke never imagined she always wanted to be — a rugby pitch.

Center for Student Wellness staff presents at conference

Sep 08, 2022 | Del Rey Honeycutt, MSC, LMHC, associate dean for student and community wellbeing, and Center for Student Wellness counselors Hailey Gattuso, MSEd, and Chance Olivas, MSEd, presented at the three-day Counseling Centers of New York conference, held at Hamilton college in early June.

Bonnies open rugby season Saturday with a solid foundation to continue their success

Sep 08, 2022 | He’s built a winner, a national champion even. But more important to Tui Osborne, now in his seventh season as St. Bonaventure University’s men’s rugby coach, he’s built a program to sustain that kind of success.

SBU’s Franciscan Institute welcomes Fulbright scholar for research sabbatical

Aug 30, 2022 | The Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University has announced the appointment of Dr. Iulian Mihai Damian as a Fulbright scholar in residence and research fellow of the Franciscan Institute for the fall semester.

Bonnies men’s rugby adds 28 players to defending national champions

Aug 29, 2022 | Less than a year after winning a national championship, the St. Bonaventure men’s rugby team isn’t lowering its goals for the upcoming season despite record numbers of new recruits.

SBU names Fr. Xavier Seubert interim mission VP, Fr. Stephen Mimnaugh interim chaplain

Aug 22, 2022 | Fr. Xavier Seubert, O.F.M., S.T.D., guardian of St. Bonaventure Friary, has been named interim vice president for Mission Integration and Fr. Stephen Mimnaugh, O.F.M., interim university chaplain at St. Bonaventure University.

Bonnies’ Villani taken second overall by NOLA in Major League Rugby draft

Aug 19, 2022 | Sebastiano Villani, ’22, a key member of St. Bonaventure’s 2021 national championship rugby team, was the second overall selection Thursday night in the Major League Rugby player draft.

The Franciscan Institute attracts more than 600 people to its summer 2022 classes

Aug 05, 2022 | As a new academic year at St. Bonaventure University approaches, the Franciscan Institute closes its summer season of Franciscan learning with a record number of participants in a variety of classes, seminars and workshops.

Franciscan Institute graduates 12 individuals as Franciscan mission officers and leaders

Aug 01, 2022 | Twelve individuals from various Franciscan institutions across the world have graduated from the Franciscan Institute’s Padua Program for the training of Franciscan mission officers and leaders.

Area politicians honor Bonnies rugby team with Senate and Assembly resolution

Jul 22, 2022 | State Sen. George Borrello and Assemblymen Joe Giglio and Phil Palmesano, ’91, presented Coach Tui Osborne and several members of St. Bonaventure’s men’s rugby team with a joint Senate and Assembly resolution honoring them for their National Collegiate Rugby Championship.