Author Archives: the Sisters

Visitandines of the Past

Posted on April 19, 2016 by the Sisters

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Vocation Update

Posted on March 29, 2016 by the Sisters

Holy Week at our Monastery was enriched by the presence of four retreatants, three of whom are discerning the possibility of entering our community. This week a woman from Singapore has arrived for retreat with a vocational possibility in mind. … Continue reading →

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Holy Week Mass Schedule

Posted on March 17, 2016 by the Sisters

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A Retreat at Visitation Monastery- The Grounds

Posted on February 28, 2016 by the Sisters

A winter retreat gives you the opportunity to explore the monastic grounds during this season. IMG_0082 IMG_0083 IMG_0093 IMG_0094 IMG_0095 IMG_0097

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Brooklyn Superior Attends Conclusion of Year of Consecrated Life in Rome

Posted on February 9, 2016 by the Sisters

Day 1 Four American Visitandines from different US Monasteries attended the conclusion of the Year of Consecrated Life in Rome at the end of January and beginning of February. Mother Susan Marie of the Brooklyn Visitation Monastery was among them, … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday Mass at Visitation Monastery

Posted on February 8, 2016 by the Sisters

On February 10 2016 we will celebrate Mass and distribute ashes at 9am.

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Discernment Program

Posted on January 20, 2016 by the Sisters

The Brooklyn Visitation Monastery is initiating a Discernment Program for those who wish to explore monastic life in our Monastery. To qualify, a woman must be between the ages of 18 and 59 (with exceptions considered), free from dependents and … Continue reading →

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Vocation Update

Posted on January 13, 2016 by the Sisters

Our Monastery is blessed to have three Sisters in Temporary Vows and one postulant at the present time! The Lord is also gracing us with vocational inquiries and this weekend three women are planning to make a retreat with discernment … Continue reading →

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Sisters Graced with Conferences from Fr. Jeff Kirby

Posted on January 8, 2016 by the Sisters

On Thursday January 7 2016 we enjoyed an afternoon of reflection and conferences with Fr. Jeff Kirby, who gave us new insights on the virtue of Mercy and on the Religious Life. To learn more of the various presentations Fr. … Continue reading →

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Fr. Jeff Kirby to Present At Day of Recollection-Visitation’s Sacred Heart Chapel

Posted on January 5, 2016 by the Sisters

and Father says: Fr. Jeff Kirby ‏@fatherkirby Looking forward this morning to leading the young women of Visitation Academy in a Day of Recollection! http://fb.me/1wr0zHqYz

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