News
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.
Mt. Irenaeus Embraces Electronic Evangelization
Br. Kevin Kriso, ofm, reflects on the expansion of the Mountain's ministry one year into the drastic social changes necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Like every religious and spiritual organization, COVID-19 has radically altered the life and ministry Of Mt....
Pray for the Family of SBU President and Mt. Irenaeus Trustee Dennis DePerro
Dear Friends, Many of us have a long history with St. Bonaventure University either as graduates or family affiliates. With you, we share the very sad and tragic news of Dr. Dennis DePerro’s passing. In the midst of our sadness together, let us especially remember his...
Br. Kevin Shares the Joy of the Mountain Garden
Being in a garden can be a joyful experience. There is beauty, wonder and surprise around every corner. There is also memory and foresight. For example, while planting tomato seeds in April under a grow light, I knew that once the seeds had warmth, moisture, light...
Celebrating Michelle Marcellin’s 25 Years at Mt. Irenaeus
Michelle Marcellin had been helping with the business-side of Mt. Ireneaus for about two years when the decision came to make a full-time hire. She had been sending out donation letters and working on bookkeeping, a side job while she was working in the financial aid...
In Memory of Marge Musial
We are sad to share with you the sudden passing of our friend, Marge Musial, who shared our way of life for more than 30 years at the Mountain. Marge went home to Christ on Aug. 14. As one of our first Living Stones, Marge left her mark on Mt. Irenaeus through the...
Upcoming Events
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Mass at the Mountain – Every Sunday at 11 a.m.
March 1, 2025 @ 11:00 am - December 31, 2030 @ 12:00 pm
