Spiritan Laval House gets renovations

Megan Garrett | Staff Writer Duquesne’s Laval House, a place of respite for Spiritans, has been anything but calm recently. That’s because a contractor is in the process of replacing the steps in front of the house, located on A-Walk. The project has been in progress for about two weeks. Duquesne’s Assistant Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer Rod Dobish said they found “structural issues” … Continue reading Spiritan Laval House gets renovations

Spiritans record life stories for posterity

By Gigi Jeddi | The Duquesne Duke From the alligator and eel-infested rivers of the Amazon to Laval House on Duquesne University’s campus, Spiritan priests have been helping those in need across the globe since their order was founded in the 18th century. As part of Duquesne’s annual Founders Week celebration of the Spiritan priests, university archivist Tom White is working with oral historian and … Continue reading Spiritans record life stories for posterity

Priest details late adjunct’s stay on campus

By Julian Routh | News Editor In response to claims that Duquesne turned a blind eye to an ailing adjunct professor before her death on Sept. 1, Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry Rev. Daniel Walsh said the university “offered the help to get her to where she would be able to care for herself.” Margaret Mary Vojtko was permitted to stay at the Laval … Continue reading Priest details late adjunct’s stay on campus