Karen Pulaski’s Journey to Become a Mountain Companion
Driving up the road to Mt Irenaeus on March 16 this year was already a different experience. As I drove up the muddy, slippery road – avoiding potholes at every turn – it was with the knowledge that this time I would be here to stay for a month. This time I would...
Mt. Irenaeus Embraces Electronic Evangelization
Br. Kevin Kriso, ofm, reflects on the expansion of the Mountain’s ministry one year into the drastic social changes necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Like every religious and spiritual organization, COVID-19 has radically altered the life and ministry Of...
COVID-19 Day of Prayer May 19
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,...Mountain Companion Reflections: Ryan Schlosser
The first morning of my four-week long Mountain Companionship, Br. Kevin showed me how to use the coffee pot in the House of Peace. I’d been to the Mountain numerous times before, but only for short stays, never long enough to warrant being taught how to make coffee....
Opening the Eyes of Your Heart
Pope Francis published the encyclical “LAUDATO SI: On Care for Our Common Home” on May 24, 2015. He opens his encyclical with the words, “Laudato si, mi Signore Praise be to you, my Lord.” In the words of his beautiful Canticle of Creatures, Saint...
A Mountain Companion’s Story
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...
Video: “A Friar Life”
Fr. Casey Cole, OFM, spent time with us and documented a slice of our life in his ongoing YouTube series, “A Friar Life.” Enjoy this video, Fr. Dan’s words and Fr. Casey’s stunning cinematography.
Snapshot of 40+ Groups Visiting Mt. Irenaeus This Semester
Snapshots of all of groups, teams and organizations that have enjoyed time at the Mountain this semester, thanks to our donors’ support.
On the Road in Colorado
The mountains of Colorado recently hosted Mt. Irenaeus and St. Bonaventure University as part of our shared “On the Road” ministry.
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