Welcoming Pope Leo XIV
The Mountain resident community is very happy with what we are hearing about and from Pope Leo XIV.
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...
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...
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...
St. Bonaventure University to Honor Fr. Dan Riley at 163rd Commencement
St. Bonaventure University will honor a St. Bonaventure institution at its 163rd Commencement Exercises Sunday, May 14. Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, one of the most beloved Franciscan friars in university history, will receive an honorary doctorate and give the keynote address...
Fr. Dan Riley Publishes “Franciscan Lectio”
Fr. Dan Riley, founder and animator of Mt. Irenaeus, has authored a book called, Franciscan Lectio. Fr. Dan takes us on a journey with him as he became a friar and ministered at St. Bonaventure for many years, while also founding Mt. Irenaeus. Sharing his own...
Join Us This Summer on Wednesday Evenings!
Our annual Evenings of Re-Creation are back and we welcome you to join us.
Upcoming Events
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Mass at the Mountain – Every Sunday at 11 a.m.
April 1, 2025 @ 11:00 am - January 31, 2031 @ 12:00 pm
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Welcoming Pope Leo XIVIn Announcements
Remembering Pope FrancisIn Reflections
