Faith

Saint Francis University’s 15th Annual Charity Bike Ride, led by 78-year-old cancer survivor Br. Shamus McGrenra, will take place this October to benefit the Dorothy Day Outreach Center. Spanning from Pennsylvania to Washington, D.C., the ride aims to surpass $1 million in total fundraising and continues to inspire with its message of hope and service.

SFU will host its 43rd Annual Red Mass / Law Day on Friday, April 25, 2025, inviting the legal community and public to reflect on the civic and spiritual responsibilities of law and service. This year’s theme, “The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One,” emphasizes unity and shared purpose rooted in the U.S. Constitution. Marianne Corr, Vice President and General Counsel at the University of Notre Dame, will serve as the keynote speaker.

Join us on Friday, December 6th, at Saint Francis University for Journey to Bethlehem, a moving reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s journey to the nativity. Performances start at 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, and 8:30 PM, beginning at the SFU Science Center.

Michaela Smith, a 2016 Saint Francis University BSN graduate, recently served as a volunteer nurse for a two-week rotation in September with Mercy Ships, bringing healing and hope to communities in Sierra Leone, Africa.

On September 14, 2024, Brother Shamus will hit the trails of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, embarking on a ride that spans two weekends and covers over 98 miles. Each year, 100% of the charity ride proceeds are donated to the Dorothy Day Outreach Center with over 800,000 being raised since the inception of the bike ride.

We were blessed to open the first week of the 2024-25 academic year on Thursday, August 29 with the traditional Mass of the Holy Spirit on the campus mall. View the photo gallery.

The Month of Miracles will kick off on September 4 and will celebrate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata.

Saint Francis University students Griffin Burt and Julianne “JJ” Dee started their podcasts for very different reasons, yet both are using their platform to inspire others to follow their dreams or to educate them on matters important to their communities.

With profound sadness, I share the news of the passing of our dear colleague, Dr. Aniruddha Bose, Associate Professor of History, on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

42nd Annual Red Mass / Law Day is set for Friday, April 26. The 2024 Law Day theme will be “Voices of Democracy” with keynote speaker Judge Mary Jane Bowes. Learn more and RSVP.