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March 2024
Young(er) Alumni Mountain Zoom Gathering
Step aside, take a breath and return refreshed! Our Younger Alumni group would like to welcome you to participate in a Zoom where we will gather this Wednesday, March 27, to discuss our hopes and needs and sacrifices for the Lenten season leading up to Easter (March 31). We would love to catch up with our fellow Bonnies and welcome new friends as we enter this season of spiritual preparation! Let us be leaders in our world and bring forth…
Find out more »Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday – March 28
Join us in Holy Peace Chapel for a Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday, March 28. Mass starts at 8 p.m. Students, rides will leave from Café La Verna at 5 p.m. so you can join us for supper and will return to campus about 10:30 p.m. OR we would be very happy to have you spend the night! If you are driving yourself, please use the directions you can find above under the Visit Us tab and…
Find out more »Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday-March 29
Join us in Holy Peace Chapel for the Liturgy of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday, March 29. Mass starts at 3 pm. Students, rides will leave from Café La Verna at 2 p.m. and will have you back on campus after supper, leaving approximately at 7 p.m. You also have the option of staying overnight! If you are driving yourself, please use the directions you can find above under the Visit Us tab and do not use GPS.
Find out more »Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday – March 30
Join us in Holy Peace Chapel for Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, March 30. The Vigil starts at 8 p.m. (Mary says it's one of the most beautiful times to attend Mass and you should come.) Students, rides will leave from Café La Verna at 7 p.m. and will return to campus at approximately 10 p.m. - unless you would like to spend the night and wake up at the Mountain on Easter Sunday! If you are driving yourself, please…
Find out more »Easter Sunday Mass on March 31
Join us in Holy Peace Chapel for Easter Mass on March 31 at 11 a.m. Please arrive early as Easter Mass tends to get full and we can send students to the loft or add seating in the back, if needed. You are welcome at any Sunday Mass. All start at 11 a.m. with a dish-to-pass brunch following. Students do not need to bring a dish to pass. We usually have plenty of sweets to share!
Find out more »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…
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