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    Saint 弗朗西斯 University is one of the first 20 Catholic universities and the first 弗朗西斯can college to be founded in the United States. It is also one of the first Catholic universities to become co-educational in the United States.

     

     

    方济会的存在

    The 大学 (University) gratefully acknowledges the vision, 牺牲, and zeal of our 弗朗西斯can founders and of the friars who have served the campus community loyally over the years. We strive to emulate the 弗朗西斯can values evident in their ministry.

    -Stewards of the Vision, Dr. 约翰Woznak

    Brother Giles Carroll, along with five of his friar brothers from the Archdiocese of Tuam in Ireland, requested permission from the bishop of the Pittsburgh diocese to bring their dream, rooted in sharing the teachings of Saint 弗朗西斯 of Assisi, to fruition in the Americas. 
     
    In 1847, nearly fifteen years before the Civil War, they began clearing land in the forests of Loretto, 宾西法尼亚, to build a school that would one day become Saint 弗朗西斯 University.  

     

    门旗帜

    Saint 弗朗西斯 大学: 1880s

    1880s Campus Saint 弗朗西斯 大学 Image

     

    Saint 弗朗西斯 大学: 1947

    1947 Campus Saint 弗朗西斯 大学 Image

     

    Saint 弗朗西斯 University: 2022

    2022 Campus Saint 弗朗西斯 University

     

    Turning Points in 历史

    • Destruction on Old Main

      10月30日, 1942 flames of an unknown origin began sweeping down the corridors of "Old Main" and "St. Joseph's Hall" while virtually every member of the community was asleep.

      Saint 弗朗西斯 大学 was closed for two weeks, and all classes of Saint 弗朗西斯 Prep, 大学, and Seminary were moved into the recently acquired Charles M. Schwab mansion and estate after that period, with many students living in the rooms of private homes. 

      Rebuilding took time with supply shortages and the decreased enrollment that accompanied the Second World War. Temporary buildings (Quonset huts) were erected in the footprint of what was Old Main, and building continued through the 1950s and 1960s.

       

      1942 Old Main Fire Collage

    • 钟的历史

      教室, 宿舍, 教堂, dining space and the library all disappeared with the flames that destroyed Old Main. The fire could have signaled the end of the 弗朗西斯cans' dream to bring education to this rural area, yet a hint of future potential remained as they discovered the 1859 bell intact among the rubble.

      今天的钟声, preserved in a humble brick tower on the campus mall, has grown into a symbol of new beginnings. It is rung on the day new students are welcomed into the Saint 弗朗西斯 family, and again on their graduation day as they begin the next part of their journey.

       

      钟的历史 Collage

    • 莫里斯·斯托克斯 & 成为那个人

      "成为那个人" speaks to our Catholic-弗朗西斯can mission to help students become compassionate, 有爱心的, successful professionals. The values of generosity, 尊重, 发现, and joy ruin deep in our culture and attract students with a desire to become that someone who makes a difference in the lives of others.

       

      In his brief three year career, Stokes (1955)  made the All-Star and All-NBA second teams in each season, but his career was cut short due to a terrible fall in 1958. During a game against the Minneapolis Lakers, Stokes fell and landed on his head. He was knocked out and slowly drifted back in consciousness. Despite the severity of the fall, he was sent back into the game.

      几天后, Stokes suffered a series of seizures while aboard an airplane to Cincinnati to face the Detroit Pistons in a playoff game. The ordeal left Stokes permanently paralyzed and unable to speak. The medical bills, and the attention required, became almost insurmountable. 杰克·特怀曼登场. Stokes' teammate with the Royals. Twyman became Maurice's legal guardian and assumed responsibility for his friend's medical expenses. The never-ending assists from Twyman helped keep Stokes alive until 1970.

       

      莫里斯·斯托克斯 Collage