BY ANDRE GIBSON, CONTRIBUTING WRITER St. Bonaventure University hosted the annual Operation Christmas Child event Sunday. The event was held at the McGinley-Carney Center for Franciscan Ministry to prepare and wrap toys and gifts that were brought in by the community to be donated. Students and faith members gathered to wrap presents, write letters, and…
St. Bonaventure University’s new bell, that was brought to campus last month, serves as a reminder of the 800th anniversary of the encounter between St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan al-Malik al-Kamal of Egypt. It has been named “The Encounter Bell” and was blessed by Fr. Francis Di Spigno at the end of Francis Month.…
By Emily Losito News Editor Revamping the Thomas Merton Center had been talked about for two years. After planning and meeting to iron out details, part of the old building has been torn down and construction has commenced on a new ministries building. Duggan & Duggan General Contractor, Inc., of Allegany, has dug a big…
