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January 2025
SBU Campus Event! Mountain 101
Join us in the Great Room of University Ministries on January 24. The doors open at 6:30 pm and the event will start at 7. Come for food, fun and friendship! Learn what the Mountain is and who the fabulous people are who live there, work there and visit! Let us know that you're thinking of coming by registering below - we need to plan for food and prizes! <!-- If you embed multiple forms on your page, only copy…
Find out more »February 2025
SBU Play in the Snow Day with optional overnight stay
Come to the Mountain on Saturday, February 1 and have some fun in a winter wonderland! Come join us to play in the snow and then warm up in the House of Peace with hot cocoa and help prepare dinner! What are some of the activities we have done in the past? Sledding Snow sculpting - would you like to build a snow friar? Hand-feed the wild birds! Rides leave campus from Café La Verna on Saturday, Feb 1 at…
Find out more »SBU Open Evening Away at the Mountain
Would you like a quiet evening away from campus? Sign up below for our open evening. If you'd like a ride, vans will leave Café LaVerna at 4 pm on Friday, February 14 and return to campus about 10 pm. If you're driving yourself, please don't use GPS, follow the directions you will find HERE on our website. If you'd like more information, please contact Natalie at [email protected] or stop in Umin and talk to one of the Mountain Team…
Find out more »March 2025
SBU Celtic Overnight Away
You've celebrated his feast day, but what do you really know about St. Patrick and Celtic Spirituality? Join us at the Mountain on Friday, March 14 for good food, good conversation and fellowship! If you'd like a ride, transportation will leave Café La Verna on Friday at 4 pm and return at about 11 am on Saturday. If you'd like to drive yourself, please use the directions you will find above under the "Visit Us" tab but do NOT use…
Find out more »SBU Women’s Overnight at the Mountain
Calling all Bonaventure Ladies! If you’re looking for a break from campus life, an evening with other ladies, a home-cooked meal and good conversation, come to the Mountain! Join us Saturday, March 15 at Mt. Irenaeus for the SBU Women’s Spring Overnight! We will leave Café La Verna at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 15, and will return to campus around 2:00 pm on March 16. If you're driving yourself, please don't use GPS, follow the directions you will…
Find out more »A REVOLution of Belonging, Hope and Kindness
A REVOLution of Belonging, Hope and Kindness: Celebrating the Woven Tapestry of Our Lives Join us at the Mountain on March 22 from 9 am - 5 pm for a day where everything belongs. Lunch, a closing concert and entertainment are included. More information to come! <!-- If you embed multiple forms on your page, only copy one of the lines. Otherwise, multiple copies of the form will appear. -->
Find out more »SBU Men’s Overnight at the Mountain
SBU men - do you need a break? Just some time away with other men? Join us on Friday, March 28 for a night of good conversation and good food! If you need a ride, we will be leaving campus from Café LaVerna at 4 p.m. If you are driving yourself, directions can be found under the Visit Us tab above - or click HERE. All you will need to bring are your personal items and clothing. Sturdy shoes are…
Find out more »April 2025
2024 Spring Intercollegiate Retreat – Registration now open!
Are you a college student? We'd like to invite you to our annual Spring Intercollegiate Retreat at Mt. Irenaeus! We are very excited to host you and other young adults from area colleges and universities for a weekend of reflection, relaxation, fellowship, faith and fun! Our Intercollegiate Retreat will run the weekend of April 11-13. Participants are asked to arrive by 6 p.m. on Friday and stay until after brunch on Sunday, at approximately 2 p.m. Ready to commit to a…
Find out more »May 2025
2025 SBU Spring Reading Day Away
Are you looking for a quiet place to study for finals? Where can be more ideal than the Mountain? We have good internet and can provide you a quiet place to study, get papers written or do work. Need a break from studying? Take a short walk or hike to clear your head. Need to say a prayer for a class that has you totally stressed out? The Chapel is the right place for calm, meditation and prayer. Rides will…
Find out more »SBU Class of 2025 Senior Picnic
Class of 2025: join us at the Mountain for an open afternoon away and our annual Senior BBQ! Take a hike on the trails, swim in the pond, relax in the House of Peace, or visit with the brothers and Mountain Community one last time as a student! All seniors, grad students, and anyone graduating in 2025 are welcome – if you haven’t been to the Mountain yet during your time at Bona’s, now is your chance! Rides are available…
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