I’ve long known that Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, is one of the most vibrantly Catholic college campuses in the U.S., simply based on the folks, both in-person and in media, I have met with a connection there.
But it was even more remarkable than I ever imagined.
I was there last week to interview a Franciscan, TOR sister for my next book. After our delightful conversation (well, at least her contributions were delightful; I’m sure my comments were typically oafish), we attended the noon Mass, one of four celebrated daily at the Christ the King Chapel on campus. And despite finals fast approaching, the 590-seat church was filled to the brim, mostly with students. For daily Mass.
Moreover, the sister assured me that while the noon Mass was the busiest, crowds like these were the norm for all celebrations of the liturgy on campus.
So if you’ve ever in the Pittsburgh-Weirton, W.Va. area, hightail it over to Franciscan for Mass. You won’t be disappointed.
52 Masses 