Presidential Inauguration of David M. Bellar, Ph.D.

A New Era of Leadership

Join us in celebrating a historic moment for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University as we inaugurate David M. Bellar, Ph.D., as our fifth president. Inauguration Week, March 23–28, 2026, will honor our Franciscan heritage and future vision through prayer, community events and ceremonies. We invite students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to be part of this milestone in FranU’s journey.

 

Event Schedule

President's Partnership Breakfast

Monday, March 23 from 9 to 10:30 a.m., EBRPL Main Library-Goodwood | Invitation only, RSVP required

Franciscan Prayer Service

Monday, March 23 at 12:30 p.m., Chapel of St. Francis at La Verna in St. Francis Hall | Students, faculty, staff, public; RSVP requested

Student Campus Event

Tuesday, March 24 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. | Students, faculty, staff

Hall of Distinction

Tuesday, March 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. | Invitation and public; RSVP required

Leadership Reception

Wednesday, March 25 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., St. Francis Hall | Invitation only, RSVP required

Inaugural Mass

Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m., St. Joseph Cathedral | Public; RSVP requested

Inauguration Luncheon

Thursday, March 26 at 11:30 a.m., Cathedral Parish Hall | Faculty, staff, special guests; RSVP required

Inauguration Ceremony

Thursday, March 26 at 1:30 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral | Public; RSVP requested

Inaugural Reception

Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m., Capital Park Museum | Faculty, staff, special guests; RSVP required

Day of Service

Saturday, March 28 | Students, faculty, staff; details coming soon