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Sept 24- Brooklyn Visitation Monastery’s 164th Anniversary!

Posted on September 24, 2019 by the Sisters

Sept 24 marks 164 years for Visitation Monastery in Brooklyn! Founded in 1855, the Monastery was located in downtown Brooklyn until 1903, when we moved to Bay Ridge. Celebrate Mass with us today at 8AM!

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Posted on September 6, 2019 by the Sisters

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Jubilee Year for Visitation Monastery!

Posted on August 28, 2019 by the Sisters

A Jubilee Year for the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary has been announced as opening October 16 2019 and ending October 17, 2020! This is the year we celebrate the centenary of the canonization of Saint Margaret Mary, … Continue reading →

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Homily for St Jane de Chantal’s Feast August 12th

Posted on August 11, 2019 by the Sisters

You are welcome to attend our 8AM Mass Monday August 12 as we celebrate the Feast of our Foundress, St. Jane de Chantal. This homily comes straight from France, where our Saint was born. https://visitationspirit.org/2019/08/homily-for-the-feast-of-st-jane-de-chantal/?fbclid=IwAR2K7Z6DwZJyIQATjGj7-4IITb5LtmpBSKg-MhVHrYGfxMH0hEmLAMwXhgc

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Come Join us to Celebrate a 70th Jubilee of Profession!

Posted on August 8, 2019 by the Sisters

Sr. Joseph Marie VHM will renew her Holy Vows on August 15, 2019 at the 8AM Mass, Solemnity of the Assumption of our Blessed Mother. Please join us and welcome the graces of a 70th Jubilee of Holy Profession!

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Latin Mass October 3, 2019

Posted on August 5, 2019 by the Sisters

Our next Liturgy in Latin will be Thursday October 3, 2019 at 7PM. Please join us!

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Retreats

Posted on July 28, 2019 by the Sisters

If you would like to make a retreat at Visitation Monastery, please first send us a reference from your parish priest or spiritual director. Call to schedule and then please arrive between 10AM and 7PM. Thank you!

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Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Posted on June 27, 2019 by the Sisters

Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus June 28, 2019 The Visitation Order was instrumental, through its St. Margaret Mary, in establishing this Feast. But long before her entrance into the monastery of Paray le Monial, our Holy Founders were … Continue reading →

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Corpus Christi Procession June 23

Posted on June 18, 2019 by the Sisters

The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) falls on Sunday June 23, 2019. Visitation Monastery is within the precincts of St. Patrick’s Parish on 4th Ave and 95th St. The Parish will hold their annual Corpus … Continue reading →

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Sacred Heart Novena Celebrants