Celebrating Michelle Marcellin’s 25 Years at Mt. Irenaeus
Michelle Marcellin had been helping with the business-side of Mt. Ireneaus for about two years when the decision came to make a full-time hire. She had been sending out donation letters and working on bookkeeping, a side job while she was working in the financial aid...
In Memory of Marge Musial
We are sad to share with you the sudden passing of our friend, Marge Musial, who shared our way of life for more than 30 years at the Mountain. Marge went home to Christ on Aug. 14. As one of our first Living Stones, Marge left her mark on Mt. Irenaeus through the...
Pandemic Response Team at the Mountain
We often note that the Mountain would not exist without the tremendous support and efforts of our friends who volunteer their skills and knowledge to help sustain the mission of the Mountain. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, we once again were able to call on...
About Our Timbering Project
If you visit the Mountain in the next couple of months, you may notice more activity than you are used to, especially in the Chapel parking lot and our “back woods.” This is due to logging activity taking place. The origins of this project date back to...
Mt. Irenaeus to Welcome Guests Again
As New York State coronavirus cases continue to subside, and normal activities gradually re-open, Mt. Irenaeus is beginning to develop plans to welcome guests again.
COVID-19 Day of Prayer May 19
Dear Mountain Family, Our Minister Provincial, Kevin Mullen, ofm, and the rest of our friars’ Franciscan administration has designated Tuesday, May 19, as a day of prayer “for all who are living in the shadow of COVID-19.” We will pray for the caregivers,...Mountain Companion Reflections: Ryan Schlosser
The first morning of my four-week long Mountain Companionship, Br. Kevin showed me how to use the coffee pot in the House of Peace. I’d been to the Mountain numerous times before, but only for short stays, never long enough to warrant being taught how to make coffee....
Mt. Irenaeus Temporarily Closed to Guests
In these unprecedented times, we will not be open for guests at this time. This includes those who wish to visit our land, day guests, and overnight guests.
Opening the Eyes of Your Heart
Pope Francis published the encyclical “LAUDATO SI: On Care for Our Common Home” on May 24, 2015. He opens his encyclical with the words, “Laudato si, mi Signore Praise be to you, my Lord.” In the words of his beautiful Canticle of Creatures, Saint...
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