Welcome back home
September 26-28, 2025
Homecoming Weekend
This Fall, the Hill is Calling You Home
Come back home to the Hill for a weekend full of joy, memories, and celebration! Whether you're reconnecting with classmates, renewing your vows, cheering on Baron athletics, or enjoying the beer garden with friends and family, there's something for everyone. This year we have special reunions for Rugby's 25th Reunion, Bride of Christ Household Reunion, Class of 2015, and all years ending in 0 or 5 that make this a milestone you won’t want to miss. Let’s make new memories together!
Homecoming Schedule
Questions?
Julie Daugherty, jdaugherty@franciscan.edu
Friday, September 26, 2025
8:00 AM - Presidential Golf Outing
Steubenville Country Club
4:45 PM - Household Life Mass
Finnegan Fieldhouse
6:00 PM - Alumni Awards Reception
Pope John Paul VI Event Center
7:00 PM - Alumni Awards Banquet
Pope John Paul VI Event Center
8:00 PM - Student Talent Show
Finnegan Fieldhouse
Saturday, September 27, 2025
8:00 AM - Kelly Roggensack Memorial Races
Assisi Heights/Campus
10:00 AM - Homecoming Mass and Nuptial Vow Blessing
Finnegan Fieldhouse
12:00 - 3:30 PM - St. Francis Festival
JCWC/Pavilion/Rosary Circle
*(Food, vendors, inflatables (socks required), Kid's Kingdom Crafts/Games)
1:00 PM - Rugby vs. West Virginia University
Rugby Field
1:00 PM - Life of St. Francis Play
Christ the King Chapel Courtyard
1:00 - 3:00 PM -Alumni Beer Garden (Ages 21+), Alumni Check-In T-Shirt Table
Rugby Field
1:30 PM - Women's Volleyball vs. Allegheny College
Finnegan Fieldhouse
2:30 PM - F.I.S.H. Internship Symposium/Open House
Cosmas and Damian Hall
2:45 PM - Blessing of the Animals
Portiuncula Chapel
3:00 PM - Alumni Women's Lacrosse Game
Trinity Health Systems Field
3:30 - 5:30 PM - Alumni Reunion for Graduates of Years Ending in 0 and 5
Pope John Paul VI Event Center
4:00 PM - Lord's Day Celebration
Various Locations
8:00 PM - Festival of Praise
Finnegan Fieldhouse
10:00 PM - Festival of Praise Prayer Teams
Christ the King Chapel
Sunday, September 28, 2025
10:00 AM - Mass - Parent's Blessing
Finnegan Fieldhouse
12:30 PM - Mass - Parent's Blessing
Finnegan Fieldhouse
4:00 PM - Men's Alumni Lacrosse Game
Trinity Turf Field
8:00 PM - Mass
Christ the King Chapel
Shuttle Operational Schedule
Shuttles available upon request between Weirton and Steubenville hotels.
Event Registrations
Alumni Awards
Celebrate our exceptional alumni at the 2025 Alumni Awards Banquet on September 27 at Franciscan University. Join us for an inspiring evening. Register today!
Beer Garden
Kick off Homecoming Weekend at the Alumni Beer Tent on Saturday from 1–3 PM! Enjoy drinks, snacks, and a souvenir koozie for just $5! DON'T FORGET YOUR ID!
President's Golf Outing
Join us for the 7th Annual President’s Golf Outing at Steubenville Country Club. This exclusive event has sold out in the past three years so secure your foursome or sponsorship today before it’s gone!
Alumni Reunion
Classes ending in 0 and 5, your reunion is here! Join us on Saturday, September 27 for the 0’s & 5’s Reunion Celebration to reconnect and reminisce on memories made as a student with fellow alumni.
Alumni Reunion Attendee List
Who's Already Registered?
| Name |
|---|
| Corinne Purcell |
| Ann Dulany |
| Bart Biamonte |
| Isabel Hoff |
| Eric Franzone |
| Cormac Murphy |
| Sara Sanchez |
| Iliana Spoelman |
| Martin Link |
| Andrew Bremberg |
| Kathryn Magnus |
| Jennifer Routh |
| Moira Bellissimo |
| Christian Labrador |
| Maria Bremberg |
| Michael Gannotti |
Alumni Affinity Reunions
Class of 2015
Join fellow members of the Class of 2015 and friends for a weekend of reconnection, relaxed fun, and shared memories during Homecoming 2025. It’s the perfect chance to catch up and enjoy the campus that brought us together.
Rugby's 25th Reunion
Homecoming Weekend is your time to relive the glory days and make new memories with your teammates and friends! It’s a weekend packed with connection, camaraderie, and celebration. Join the Ruckus!
Bride of Christ
This fall, during Homecoming Weekend, the Brides of Christ are gathering for a special reunion of prayer, fellowship, and joyful reconnection. As alumni return to campus to celebrate their shared history, we invite you to come back to the heart of our sisterhood.
Want the Inside Track? Text for Homecoming Alerts!
Get ready to celebrate Franciscan's Homecoming 2025 like never before! Don't miss out on exciting updates, exclusive event notifications, and more straight to your phone. Text "Homecoming2025" to (740) 762-4991 to join our vibrant community of alumni, friends, and families. Stay connected and be part of the excitement this September 26-28. Let's make memories together at Franciscan's most anticipated event of the year and stay updated on some of the following popular Homecoming events!
President's Golf Outing - Friday, September 26
Student Talent Show - Friday, September 26
St. Francis Festival - Saturday, September 27
Alumni Beer Garden - Saturday, September 27
Blessing of the Animals - Saturday, September 27
Festival of Praise - Saturday, September 27
