The Portiuncula
Located behind Christ the King Chapel.

“Rebuild My Church”
When St. Francis heard those words from the mouth of the Lord, speaking through the San Damiano crucifix in a small, dilapidated church, he took them to mean simply rebuilding that and other church structures like it. That first tiny Portiuncula, a holy place and the center of St. Francis’ activity, is recreated here on Franciscan’s campus as a grace-filled haven for quiet meditation and Eucharistic adoration.

Additional Use of the Portiuncula
The Portiuncula is mainly reserved for quiet prayer and adoration. Any vocal prayer is not encouraged in the Portiuncula itself. However, sites outside of the main chapel such as the Marian grotto, Tomb of the Unborn Child, créche, and hillside stations of the Cross are available for vocal prayer.

Flash Photography
To preserve the peace and calm that the Portiuncula provides those who wish to pray without distraction, flash photography and video recording are not permitted. If you are required to record for news purposes, public relations, or class projects, the Office of Chapel Ministry must approve in advance.

Our Conference Staff are always willing to help you, not matter what! They are all around the campus and are wearing our black conferences shirts (you will notice the Steubenville Conferences logo on the back).

In the Evenings:
Your Housing Hosts are housed on the first floor of your Residence Hall. Be sure to make note of their room and phone number when you arrive should you need anything during the weekend.

In the Heights:
Your Housing Hosts are located in the Assisi Heights Community Center, at the entrance of the neighborhood. 

If you need them, feel free to visit them there. Additionally, the phone number of the Housing Host currently on duty will be posted by the Community Center.

We sincerely thank you for your service and for your beautiful testimony. We honestly could not have successful conferences without your diligent work.

The Sacraments
Priests are asked to assist with the sacraments throughout the weekend wherever there are able. Please sign up on Friday night.

• Reconciliation: You will be asked to volunteer your time to hear confessions throughout the weekend.
  • Please help us by signing up for as many time slots as you can in order to serve as many youth as possible.
  • Please bring your own alb and stole, as we may not have enough to accommodate everyone.
• Concelebrating Mass: All vesting for Mass will take place in the Racquetball Court, located in the Finnegan Fieldhouse.
  • You will be able to store your vestments there if you would like.
  • If you need access to the room, please ask at Switchboard (in the J.C. Williams Center) and they will be able to assist you.

Housing
All Priests will be housed separate from other conference guests in St. Louis Hall. They will be assigned a roommate.

Priests may assist with the Sacraments throughout the weekend by signing up for desired time slots on Friday night.

All vesting for Mass will take place in the Racquetball Court, located in the Finnegan Fieldhouse. Vestments may be stored there if needed. Access to the room, after hours must be requested via the information desk in the J.C. Williams Center.

For over 40 years, high school youth from across North America have had their faith awakened and their hearts set on fire through a personal encounter with Jesus at a Steubenville Youth Conference. 

This summer, over 53,000 teens and their leaders will be a part of this movement of grace at one of our 25 conferences.

For More Information:

Phone: 740-284-5888

Email Us at conferences@franciscan.edu

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The Christian Outreach Office at Franciscan University of Steubenville, in partnership with other organizations, offers five unique conference experiences for adults on our campus in Steubenville, Ohio. Every summer thousands of Catholics make the pilgrimage to Franciscan University to have their faith renewed, their spirits refreshed, and to be equipped to not only live the faith but to share it with others. Whether you are looking for apologetics, Scripture study, catechetics, or spiritual renewal, we have a conference that will meet your needs.

• Power & Purpose Conference
• Priest, Deacons & Seminarians Retreat
• St. John Bosco Conference
• Applied Biblical Studies Conference
• Defending the Faith Conference

For more information

Phone: 740-283-6315

Email Us at conferences@franciscan.edu

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Chaperones must…

• Know where their youth are at all times.
• Have read, and thus be responsible for, all rules, regulations, policies, and practices put forth by the Christian Outreach Office and Franciscan University as stated in the Group Leader Information Packet.
• Assist the group leader in ensuring that all youth follow the rules, regulations, policies, and practices stated in the Group Leader Information Packet.
• Adhered to all posted signage pertaining to the conference on the campus of Franciscan University, and ensure that the youth of your group do the same
• Attend to the needs of the youth throughout the duration of the conference weekend.
• Lead small groups.
• Be present and helpful to the youth, especially in dealing with points of confusion or misunderstanding.
• Pray with and for the youth of your group throughout the duration of the conference.

Wrist Bands

Participants must wear their wristbands at all times!

Admittance to the conference and sessions will not be permitted without BOTH wristbands. 

• Always wear your conference wristbands on your wrist. 
• It is your access to general sessions, breakout sessions, and meals. 
• If you lose or break your wristband, please visit the Conference Information Office with a chaperone to acquire another one. 

Why are there two?

Each participant must have two wristbands.

• Colored Wristband: allows you entry to all sessions and meals; without it you will not be permitted entrance.
  • Silver = Adult Chaperone
  • Red/Yellow/Green/Blue = Youth
• White Wristband: for emergency information. Write your name and allergies, as well as your group leader’s name and phone number on this wristband so that First Aid and Conference Staff will know who to call in the case of an emergency. 

Wi-Fi

Access to the University’s wireless network is available to all conference guests.
For access, follow these steps:

1. Connect to the “FUSGuest” wireless network.
2. Open your web browser.  In the address bar, type http://www.franciscan.edu and press <Enter>.
3. Read the “Terms of Use,” enter your email address, and check the “I agree to the Terms of Use” check box.  Then, click “Accept.”

Smoking

All conference venues are strictly smoke free.
Anyone who smokes must be at least 30 feet from any building. During the sessions, we ask all participants, including chaperones, to refrain from smoking and participate in the session. 

Thank you.