Pray for the Family of SBU President and Mt. Irenaeus Trustee Dennis DePerro

by Mt. Irenaeus | Mar 1, 2021 | Announcements

Dear Friends, Many of us have a long history with St. Bonaventure University either as graduates or family affiliates. With you, we share the very sad and tragic news of Dr. Dennis DePerro’s passing. In the midst of our sadness together, let us especially remember his...

Celebrating Michelle Marcellin’s 25 Years at Mt. Irenaeus

by Mt. Irenaeus | Sep 3, 2020 | Announcements

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

by Mt. Irenaeus | Aug 21, 2020 | Announcements

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

by Mt. Irenaeus | Jul 10, 2020 | Announcements

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

by Mt. Irenaeus | Jul 10, 2020 | Living On Our Land

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

by Mt. Irenaeus | Jun 15, 2020 | Announcements

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

by Mt. Irenaeus | May 16, 2020 | Ministry

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,...

Mt. Irenaeus Temporarily Closed to Guests

by Mt. Irenaeus | May 18, 2020 | Announcements

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.

A Mountain Companion’s Story

by Mt. Irenaeus | Dec 19, 2019 | Ministry

On the surface, it looks like an odd pairing – a 21-year-old woman who had just graduated from St. Bonaventure and was going to be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army – and four Franciscan Friars, living in community in rural Allegany...

“Put Out Into Deeper Water …”

by Mt. Irenaeus | Nov 7, 2019 | Reflections

Paul Kline reflects on his time at the Mountain as a summer companion.