The president of Franciscan University of Steubenville tendered his resignation on Friday April 5, prompting a search for a new leader for a university which has become a flashpoint for controversies around Catholic identity. The board accepted the resignation that weekend.
Three days later the university released a statement in which Fr Sean Sheridan, a Third Order Regular (TOR), said: “I feel called to continue my service to the Catholic Church in another capacity to be determined in consultation with our TOR minister provincial … this is an appropriate time for the board to initiate a search for a new president who will be available to welcome the incoming class this fall.” He will continue until the end of the spring term.
