Our Story
The inspiration for JPCatholic was formed in 2000 by Dr. Derry Connolly while praying in the Portiuncula Chapel on Franciscan University of Steubenville’s campus and witnessing the dynamic orthodoxy of the student body.
Recognizing the need for an authentically Catholic university focused on the Creative Arts and Business Innovation and strategically located near the entertainment capital of the world, he began assembling the founding team for JPCatholic in 2003.
Today, JPCatholic has a vibrant community of nearly 300 students, an expanding campus, and accreditation through WASC.
