Confirmation Class Visits the Mountain
On a bright, sunny Sunday this summer, the Mountain welcomed a confirmation class from Allegany County on a retreat. The students spent the time with their teacher, the friars, Natalie and our Summer Companions Alexis and Astou. We would like to share with you...Mountain Life Updates
Dear Friends, All of us at Mt. Irenaeus and those involved in its leadership continue to reflect on the loss of Fr. Dan Riley. We know you’ve been sharing in that felt sense of loss, too. The stories continue to be shared, reinforcing the tremendous impact he had on...Obituary: William Francis Riley // Father Daniel Paul Riley, ofm
In shared grief and in shared celebration, the Riley Family, the Mt. Irenaeus Family and St. Bonaventure University are sharing the funeral arrangements and obituary for our beloved Fr. Dan Riley: ST. BONAVENTURE, New York — Fr. Daniel Paul Riley, ofm, founder and...Mourning the Loss of Our Founder, Fr. Dan Riley, ofm
With the heaviest of hearts, we share the unimaginable news that Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, passed away this afternoon, July 24, 2024. Fr. Dan went home to the Lord after decades of love and service to Mt. Irenaeus, St. Bonaventure University, Holy Name Province (now Our...Welcoming Fr. Bill McIntyre!
We are pleased to share that Fr. Bill McIntyre, ofm, has joined our resident community! Bill has been living at the Mountain in mutual discernment with us since the beginning of December. A joint decision was made with our Board of Trustees and the friars of Holy...Ordination of Jason Damon, ofm
By Larry Orsini, OFS One of God’s greatest gifts is that of tears. Sometimes emotions are so full that they overflow and run down our cheeks. Recently was such a time. My wife Bonnie and I had the privilege of watching the ordination of Jason Damon, ofm, and Louis...Join Us For Holy Week
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