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“We are Enough” – Reflections on Women’s Overnight
We were recently blessed with a very rich gathering of women for an overnight. Here are two reflections on that time.

Catholic Volunteer Network Reflection
As part of our strategic initiative to "Seek others and develop a diverse community at the Mountain," I attended the Catholic Volunteer Network’s (CVN) annual conference that happened to be in sunny Orlando just before we got hit with a huge storm back home! For some...

Fr. Dan Riley Publishes “Franciscan Lectio”
Fr. Dan Riley, founder and animator of Mt. Irenaeus, has authored a book called, Franciscan Lectio. Fr. Dan takes us on a journey with him as he became a friar and ministered at St. Bonaventure for many years, while also founding Mt. Irenaeus. Sharing his own...

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...

Join Us This Summer on Wednesday Evenings!
Our annual Evenings of Re-Creation are back and we welcome you to join us.

COVID-19 Updates
At Mt. Irenaeus, need to be attentive to the health of the entire community, including our resident friars, guests and others who visit by following best practices set by public health and church officials.

Building a Strategic Plan for the Mountain
About a year and a half ago, we recognized it was time for us to begin a strategic planning cycle to help direct the future of the Mountain. We wanted to take a different approach this time, as we have gone through different iterations over the years. We felt it was a...

Full Solar Power Coming to the Mountain
Mt. Irenaeus will soon be fully powered by the sun! Following project approval by our Board of Trustees earlier this year, full solar power is coming to our land. Shifting to complete reliance on solar power has long been a part of the mission of Mt. Irenaeus, in...

Reopening the Mountain: Sunday Mass and Staying With Us
We’re reopening to guests this summer and increasing our capacity for Sunday Mass.

Welcoming Sister Sun’s Solar Power to the Mountain
The Board of Trustees recently approved a project to install solar panels that would eliminate any reliance on other forms of energy at the Mountain.