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25 Days of Advent Gratitude
As we begin this new time and season - Advent - we're offering daily reflections from now through Christmas Eve. Sprung from the truth that there are many voices of the Mountain, each day of the Advent calendar will include either a written or recorded reflection from...
Hurricane Relief for Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa struck Western Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, bringing devastation to the poverty-stricken communities of Negril and Revival, where the Franciscan Friars serve those already in desperate need of food, education, and medical help. The province is...
40 Hours of Giving Sept. 8-9
We invite you to join our 40 Hours of Giving with a gift to the Mountain Fund Sept. 8-9, 2025. Save the date when we will share beautiful messages from wonderful voices spanning generations about the Mountain’s impact on their lives. Any amount toward our goal will...
Profiles of Karen and Mari
Read these beautiful profiles of two of our resident community members – Karen Pulaski and Mari Snyder.
“Named, Seen and Known”
Claire Fisher, SBU ’25, offers gratitude for the gift of Mt. Irenaeus.
Welcoming Pope Leo XIV
The Mountain resident community is very happy with what we are hearing about and from Pope Leo XIV.
Remembering Pope Francis
As we mourn the life of Pope Francis, our community offers reflections below, including by Br. Kevin, Karen, Fr. Bill, Mari and Mike, as well as a reflection by Fr. Dan from 2023. We at Mt. Irenaeus are so grateful for the example and teachings of Pope Francis. He...
Fireside Chat on St. Bonaventure
Three Franciscans shared their knowledge, perspectives and wisdom on St. Bonaventure, the saint, in a Fireside Chat at Mt. Irenaeus.
Br. Kevin Discusses the 2025 Jubilee Year
We invite to spend a few minutes with our guardian and animator, Kevin Kriso, ofm, as he shares a reflection about this Jubilee Year. He also talks about a famous song! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kyIvOnjkTY
Buildings and Grounds Update
Our Buildings and Grounds committee has been busy this season! Most of our buildings are 30 years old or older, and it was time for renovations. The House of Peace, Holy Peace Chapel and the Other House all received new roofs this summer after a stretch of good...
Upcoming Events
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Mass at the Mountain – Every Sunday at 11 a.m.
September 21, 2025 @ 11:00 am - July 23, 2031 @ 12:00 pm
