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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…
Find out more »October 2025
SBU Men’s Overnight at the Mountain
Calling all Bonaventure Men! If you’re looking for a break from campus life, an evening with other men, a home-cooked meal and good conversation, come to the Mountain! Instead of heading back to campus on Saturday morning, we invite you to spend Saturday with us at the Mountain for our fall workday - your helping hands would be greatly appreciated! Join us October 17 at Mt. Irenaeus for the Men’s Overnight – vans leave Café La Verna at 4:00 pm…
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 October 24 at Mt. Irenaeus for the Women’s Overnight – vans leave Café La Verna at 4:00 pm on Friday, October 24, and will return to campus around 11:00 am on October 25. If you're driving yourself, please don't use GPS, follow the directions you will find HERE on…
Find out more »November 2025
2025 Fall Intercollegiate Retreat
Are you a college student? We'd like to invite you to our annual Fall 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 Nov 14-16. Participants are asked to arrive by 5:30 p.m. on Friday and stay until after brunch on Sunday, at approximately 2 p.m. Ready to commit to a…
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