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Buildings and Grounds Update

Buildings and Grounds Update

Our Buildings and Grounds committee has been busy this season! Most of our buildings are 30 years old or older, and it was time for renovations. The House of Peace, Holy Peace Chapel and the Other House all received new roofs this summer after a stretch of good...

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Confirmation Class Visits the Mountain

On a bright, sunny Sunday this summer, the Mountain welcomed a confirmation class from Allegany County on a retreat. The students spent the time with their teacher, the friars, Natalie and our Summer Companions Alexis and Astou. We would like to share with you...

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Mountain Life Updates

Mountain Life Updates

Dear Friends, All of us at Mt. Irenaeus and those involved in its leadership continue to reflect on the loss of Fr. Dan Riley. We know you’ve been sharing in that felt sense of loss, too. The stories continue to be shared, reinforcing the tremendous impact he had on...

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Welcoming Fr. Bill McIntyre!

Welcoming Fr. Bill McIntyre!

We are pleased to share that Fr. Bill McIntyre, ofm, has joined our resident community! Bill has been living at the Mountain in mutual discernment with us since the beginning of December. A joint decision was made with our Board of Trustees and the friars of Holy...

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Ordination of Jason Damon, ofm

Ordination of Jason Damon, ofm

By Larry Orsini, OFS One of God’s greatest gifts is that of tears. Sometimes emotions are so full that they overflow and run down our cheeks. Recently was such a time. My wife Bonnie and I had the privilege of watching the ordination of Jason Damon, ofm, and Louis...

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Meet Natalie Pronio, Our New Ministry Coordinator

Meet Natalie Pronio, Our New Ministry Coordinator

Tell us a little bit about yourself! I grew up on a farm near Hershey, PA with my three siblings, and all of us have a deep love of nature, exploring, travel and good food. My family owns an Italian grocery store in Hershey called Pronio’s Market which my...

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Living Laudato Si’ at the Mountain

Living Laudato Si’ at the Mountain

In Pope Francis’ 2015 Encyclical Laudato Si’, mi Signore, or Praise be to you, my Lord, the focus is on care for our common home - the natural environment and all people, as well as broader questions of the relationship between God, humans, and the Earth. Pope Francis...

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Upcoming Events

  1. Mass at the Mountain – Every Sunday at 11 a.m.

    October 6, 2024 @ 11:00 am - July 12, 2026 @ 12:00 pm
  2. Mountain in Your Home at Mike and Linda Camoin’s Home

    December 16 @ 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm
  3. Mountain Advent Series Zoom Gathering – hosted by the Young Alumni Group

    December 18, 2024 @ 8:30 pm - January 21, 2025 @ 10:00 pm

For What Shall We Pray?

As is our custom at the Mountain, we invite your petitions and prayer requests. Submit yours online and pray for the intentions from our Mountain family.