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Hurricane Relief for Jamaica

by | Nov 5, 2025 | Announcements

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

40 Hours of Giving Sept. 8-9

by | Sep 3, 2025 | Announcements

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...
Remembering Pope Francis

Remembering Pope Francis

by | Apr 23, 2025 | Reflections

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...
Buildings and Grounds Update

Buildings and Grounds Update

by | Sep 29, 2024 | Announcements

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...

Confirmation Class Visits the Mountain

by | Sep 10, 2024 | Ministry

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...