1. Inauguration

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

Fifth President of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

Inauguration Week Event Schedule

Dates: March 23–28, 2026

Franciscan Prayer Service

Monday, March 23

Student Campus Event

Tuesday, March 24 at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Hall of Distinction

Tuesday, March 24 at 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Presidential Reception (Invitation Only)

Wednesday, March 25 at 5 - 7 p.m.

Inaugural Mass

Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m. | St. Joseph Cathedral

Inauguration Luncheon

Thursday, March 26 at 11:30 p.m. | St. Joseph Cathedral Parish Hall

Inauguration Ceremony

Thursday, March 26 at 1:30 a.m. | St. Joseph Cathedral

Inaugural Reception

Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. | Capital Park Museum

President's Partnership Breakfast

Friday, March 27 at 8 a.m. | St. Francis Hall

Campus Community Service Event

Saturday, March 28 | Details Coming Soon