Rent the Franciscan Center – Lourdes University

Rent the Franciscan Center – Lourdes University
Skip to main content
Close Search
FRANCISCAN CENTER
Rent the exquisite Franciscan Center, a premier venue for any event.
Nestled within the scenic Sylvania Franciscan Village campus in Sylvania, Ohio, the Franciscan Center offers a unique and inspiring venue for your next event. This versatile 19,000-square-foot facility provides a warm and inviting space perfect for a wide range of occasions, from intimate gatherings to large celebrations.
Our theater, seating 850 guests, is an ideal setting for everything from captivating community theater productions and local performances to corporate presentations and engaging lectures. The Franciscan Center also features well-equipped conference rooms for groups ranging from fifteen to 200 attendees and a spacious and charming commons area that can be transformed for banquets, fashion shows, and special events.
Whether you’re hosting a wedding, a meeting, a lively party, or an enlightening seminar, the Franciscan Center offers the perfect environment to bring your event to life. We are here to help you create unforgettable experiences backed by a dedicated team ready to support your vision.
Faculty and staff receive a 10 percent discount on renting the Franciscan Center facilities, and Alums and nonprofit organizations receive a 15 percent discount. In addition to facility rental, the center also provides services and amenities to help make your event a success. Located in scenic Sylvania, it provides an ambiance and tranquility unlike any other.
Amenities
Professional staff of event planners ready to assist you in every aspect of the planning process
Business Center available with Internet, phone, and computer access
On-site audio visual equipment
Full box office services available for ticketed events
State-of-the-art, 850-seat theater
Executive boardroom with views of our wooded campus
Multi-purpose conference rooms
Commons banquet hall seating up to 350 guests
Your choice of catering service: from our list of approved providers
Full bar and beverage services in-house
Conference Center
Board Room
Conference Rooms A & B
A fully self-contained room
Accommodates up to 60 people
4 x 8 board tables
Other flexible arrangements
Food service amenities in room
Restroom facilities in room
Handicapped accessible
Projection screen/audio/visual
Windows with darkening drapes
Scenic view of campus
Separate entrance
Set of two 35 sq. ft. rooms
Used jointly, rooms can seat up to 200
Used separately, rooms can seat up to 100 – lecture style
Banquet style, rooms can seat 50 guests each
Movable wall partition
Carpeted rooms
Flexible set up
60″ or 72” round tables available
6′ or 8′ rectangle tables available
Projection screen and audio/visual equipment
White boards
Commons
The Commons is the grand arched lobby of our theatre, and provides an ideal setting for any elegant event. It features a built-in bar, arched masonry pillared cloisters, decorative ceramic tile floor, and direct kitchen access for your approved caterer. It sets the tone and ambience for the entire building, and can be used as a lobby for theater-goers and conference attendees. It also doubles as a beautiful setting for banquets, dinners, style shows, fund-raisers, and receptions.
The commons can be used alone, or in conjunction with other areas of the facility.
The commons area will seat up to 350 persons at 72″ round tables for dinners and banquets, and up to 300 when used in conjunction with the theater or other conference events. It is beautifully yet simply adorned, with brick walls and an interior cloister with brick arches.
Theater
In-house technical assistance from our resident technical director is part of every theater rental. Technical crews for the mounting and running of shows are also available.
Behind the scenes:
In the audience:
Proscenium stage 49 x 35
Draperies and velour hangings
Black scrim and white cyclorama
Full fly loft with 35 battens
Computerized lighting system
One follow spot
Sound capabilities
Large front projection screen with multimedia projector
9′ Baldwin Grand Piano
2 stage level dressing rooms & 2 large lower level dressing rooms
Handicapped accessible
Front-of-house staff available upon request for an additional fee
850 seat house
Three sections:
left
center
right
Computerized sight lines
25 rows stationary seating
Fully carpeted floor
Front-of-house staff available
Ushers
Ticket-takers
Handicapped accessible
DOWNLOAD THEATER SEATING CHART
Wedding Receptions
Planning your wedding? Let our experienced staff assist you in making your dream reception a reality. Whether you are expecting 35 or 350 guests, our expert staff will ensure that your every need is met. We are dedicated to making your event a great success, so allow us to make your job of planning it a little easier. Call our office for a complete special event planning packet. Whatever your wedding dreams may be, our seasoned staff and classically elegant facilities are sure to exceed your expectations.
Contact:
Madison Sample, Event Coordinator
Lourdes University
Franciscan Center
msample@lourdes.edu
419-517-8950
Children on Campus Policy
As part of its educational mission, Lourdes University is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive educational environment for all members and guests by sponsoring many programs and activities that are specifically for minor children or in which minor children participate. The University also makes its facilities available to outside groups and organizations that conduct programs directed towards or that include minor children. Because minor children are a particularly vulnerable population, the University is committed to providing a safe environment for all members of the University community, including its visitors, as well as appropriate supervision of minors who are involved in programs and activities that are either held at University facilities or are sponsored by the University.
Read the full policy & access forms
For more information, please complete and submit the form below.
Discover the Franciscan Center.
Contact us today for more rental information.
EMAIL US TODAY
SPONSORED BY:
The Sisters of St. Francis
Lourdes University
6832 Convent Blvd.
Sylvania, OH 43560
800-878-3210
PRIVACY POLICY
TERMS OF USE
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
INSTITUTIONAL POLICY ON DISCRIMINATION
CONSUMER DISCLOSURES
LOURDES UNIVERSITY COMPLAINT POLICY
© 2026 Lourdes University. All Rights Reserved.
Close Menu
LOURDES PORTAL
About Lourdes
About Lourdes
President’s Welcome
University Leadership
Our Mission & Values
Lourdes History
Directions to Campus
Latest Closure Updates
Academics
About Academics
View All Majors
Arts and Sciences
Business and Leadership
Nursing and Social Sciences
Honors Program
Dean’s & Honor’s Lists
Academic Resources
About Academic Resources
Academic Advising Services
Academic Calendar, Catalog, Schedules, and Forms
Academic Success Center
General Graduation Degree Requirements
Graduation & Diploma Information
Library
TRiO Student Support Services
Alumni & Friends
Athletics
About Athletics
Recreation and Fitness Center
Go To Lourdes Athletics Website
Campus Life
Accessibility Services
Campus Housing
Campus Ministry
Dining Services
Public Safety
Recreation and Fitness Center
Student Handbook
Student Life
Resources
Directions to Campus
Division of Education Resources
Information Technology Services
Institutional Review Board
Latest News
Library
Lifelong Learning Program
Policies
Community Standards & Student Conduct
Lourdes University Complaint Policy
Student Handbook
Tuition & Fees
Registrar
Career Services
Quick Links
Alumni Association Website
Appold Planetarium
Bookstore
Bookstore
Lourdes Apparel
Calendar of Events
Directions to Campus
Make a Payment
Student Web
Transcript Requests
Lifelong Learning Program
Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania
Rent the Franciscan Center
Font Resize
Contrast
Accessibility by WAH