Our Visitandine Monastic Contemplative life of prayer overflows into the hearts of others in various ways.
Visitation Academy- 1855 to present
elementary school for girls
Retreatants are welcomed into our enclosure and share our daily life of prayer, enriching themselves in the presence of God. Our retreat area can accommodate a maximum of four women for a private retreat of a week, weekend, or day of recollection. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOxKkvoCWVI
Our Associate Program also welcomes women for monthly talks, prayer, and sharing on Salesian Spirituality. Guided by one of our Sisters, these Associates are given opportunities to support one another on their spiritual journeys.
Associates identify with the community’s charism, value and mission by sharing in the spiritual life, prayers and apostolic works of the religious community.
Our Associates study Salesian Spirituality, Fathers of the Church with regular conferences with our Spiritual leaders, attending Salesian Conferences and retreats.
Their promise includes the statements “Through the studies of Salesian Spirituality, its Charism and Traditions, and bonding with the Sisters, I desire to participate more fully in the life of the Church.
By sharing in the Mission of the Sisters of the Visitation of Brooklyn, and by “Living Jesus” more fully each day in the spirit of St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal, I hope to grow in love and service.”
Historically we hosted the Daughters of St Francis de Sales’ monthly meetings and retreats. These consecrated lay women share the spirit of St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal in a worldwide and distinct association. (www.sfdsassociation.org)