Mission Integration
The Franciscan Charism in Higher Education
The Charism of St. Francis of Assisi at the University of St. Francis begins with the Community of the University reflecting the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Saint Francis of Assisi, deacon, founder of a Religious Order, spiritual guide, medieval man, Italian dreamer-- of the early 13th century-- made a deep impression on the history of the world and gained the respect of people everywhere. His memory continues to create a better world.
Saint Francis of Assisi struggled to live the message of the Gospel through simplicity, equality, peacemaking and respect for all things created. We at the University of St. Francis pledge ourselves:
- To
students by offering a liberal and professional
education with religious dimensions
- To
inspire in our students a love of knowledge
and truth
- To
convey to students its belief that knowledge
may never be separated from personal holiness
- To
instill in the students the truth that all creation
can lead to the Creator
- To design into the core, curriculum, of the University, the desire to renew society in wisdom, in justice, and in charity