University Ministries News, Publications & Research

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

Oct 01, 2022 | A humble farm boy from Iowa was formally installed Saturday as 51�Թ�app’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 51�Թ�app’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 51�Թ�app 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 51�Թ�app.

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 51�Թ�app 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.

Franciscan Institute awards its highest honor to Dr. Jeremiah Hackett and Dr. Thomas Maloney

Jul 21, 2022 | Jeremiah Hackett, Professor of Philosophy Emeritus of the University of South Carolina (Columbia). and Thomas S. Maloney, Professor of Philosophy Emeritus of the University of Kentucky (Louisville), have been awarded the Franciscan Institute Medal at 51�Թ�app by Institute Director Fr. David B. Couturier, O.F.M. Cap.

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

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

Jun 23, 2022 | The Franciscan Center for Social Concern at 51�Թ�app 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 51�Թ�app 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 51�Թ�app

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 51�Թ�app.

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 51�Թ�app, 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