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April 2024
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 Friday, April 5 at Mt. Irenaeus for the SBU Women’s Spring Overnight! We will leave Café La Verna at 4:00 pm on Friday, April 5, and will return to campus around 11:00 am on April 6. If you're driving yourself, please don't use GPS, follow the directions you will…
Find out more »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 12-14. 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 »Mt. Irenaeus Spring Cleanup Day
Please come help the Mountain community on Saturday, April 20 for a little Spring Cleaning! SBU Students – consider coming on Friday night for our Open Overnight! If that’s not possible, we will be leaving campus at 9:30 am from Café LaVerna, please have breakfast before we leave. If you are driving yourself, please plan to arrive at the Mountain before 10 am and use the directions you can find on our website HERE. We are hoping for the best weather…
Find out more »May 2024
2024 SBU Reading Day Away in May
Are you looking for a quiet place to study for finals? Where can be more ideal than the Mountain? With our fiber-optic internet, we 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 2024 Senior Picnic
Class of 2024: join us at the Mountain for an open evening 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 2024 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 »July 2024
Wednesday Evenings of Re-Creation 2024 – CANCELLED
With Fr. Dan's passing and so many people coming to town for the funeral, we will be cancelling our July 31 Evening of Re-Creation. We are sorry for any inconvenience. As in the past, this summer’s Evenings of Re-Creation will be held rain or shine and will begin with Evening Prayer in the Chapel followed by time on the land and supper. This year, our Evenings of Re-Creation will be held every Wednesday evening in July. The theme for this…
Find out more »August 2024
SBU Freshman Open Overnight at the Mountain
Meet new life-long friends, share good food and conversation, relax after a busy first week! Join us for our Freshman open overnight by signing up below. If you'd like a ride, vans will leave Café LaVerna at 4 pm on Friday and return to campus Saturday morning at about 11 am or stay for the Welcome Back BBQ that starts at 3. If you're driving yourself, please don't use GPS, follow the directions you will find HERE on our website.…
Find out more »Welcome Back Student Barbecue
Join us at the Mountain for an afternoon and evening of good people, good food and getting to know what the Mountain is all about! We have acres of trails to hike and a pond, If you'd like to take a dip, make sure you bring your swimsuit! As we approach fall in Western New York, the evenings might get chilly so we would recommend a sweater or sweatshirt - and sturdy shoes are always a good idea! As always,…
Find out more »September 2024
SBU Open Overnight at the Mountain
Would you like a quiet night away from campus? Want an experience of a lifetime? Come to the Mountain for a peaceful overnight to catch up with friends and make new ones! We've all been there - noisy dorm buildings, fire alarms, adjusting to the newness of everything. We have the peace and quiet you need! Sign up below for our open overnight. If you'd like a ride, vans will leave Café LaVerna at 4 pm on Friday and return…
Find out more »October 2024
SBU Francis Week Workday and Open Overnight at the Mountain
Francis Week Work Day and Open Overnight! Join the Mountain team and community members for a day of service preparing the Mountain for winter – split wood, clear brush, work in the garden, plant bulbs, deep clean the House of Peace; and come together for a hearty, homemade lunch! Head back to campus at the end of the day, or stick around for a peaceful, relaxing open overnight at the Mountain. If you sign up for a ride: please meet…
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