Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, is president of Franciscan University of Steubenville. He has held numerous pastoral, leadership, and administrative positions while directing campaigns to expand the university’s enrollment, degree programs, and evangelistic outreach.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in theology from Franciscan University and holds advanced degrees in theology and a doctoral degree in education, with a focus on Catholic education in a postmodern world.
Pivonka is the author of many books, including Breath of God and Hiking the Camino. He created The Wild Goose video series, hosts Franciscan University Presents on EWTN, and preaches nationwide at retreats, workshops, pilgrimages, parish missions, and Franciscan University’s Youth and Adult Conferences.
He lives in Steubenville, Ohio.
