QU Celebrates Franciscan Heritage Week

QUINCY, Ill. – Quincy University will celebrate Franciscan Heritage Week October 2 – 7, with several activities designed to celebrate Quincy University’s Franciscan Heritage. The public is encouraged to join faculty, staff and students at the events hosted by QU Campus Ministry.

The celebration begins Sunday, October 2, at 7:15p.m. with an Ignite Praise and Worship Service at the Campus Ministry House.

The Campus Ministry office will serve cookies Monday from 8 – 9:30 a.m.

The Transitus Service is at 7 p.m. Monday in the Holy Cross Friary. Transitus, Latin for passage, interactively depicts and commemorates the final years of Saint Francis.

Psalm Reflection, praying Psalms that reflect the life of Saint Francis, is scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m. at St. Francis Solanus Chapel.

At 11:30 a.m. Tuesday outside Willer Hall, share a simple prayer in thanksgiving for the blessing of pets.

Wednesday from 10 – 11 a.m., outside the Student Success Center, receive a special blessing from our priest using a bone of St. Francis.

The Student Success Center staff will offer St. Francis favorites as they serve coffee and cappuccino for Wake Up Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. – noon.

For information, contact the Campus Ministry office at cministry@quincy.edu.

Founded in 1860 by Franciscan friars, Quincy University is a small Catholic university emphasizing the sciences, liberal arts and the professions. Quincy University offers undergraduate, graduate and adult education programs integrating practical experience and Franciscan values. Faculty and advisors work with students to design customized success plans to help them graduate on time, find their passion and prepare them for life. QU is a member of NCAA Division II for intercollegiate athletics. For more information, please visit www.quincy.edu or contact the Office of Community Relations at (217) 228-5275 or communityrelations@quincy.edu. Quincy University. Success by Design.