Author Archives: the Sisters

Remembering Bl. Theresa of Calcutta’s Visit to Brooklyn Visitation Monastery

As we prepare for the canonization of Blessed Mother Theresa on September 4, 2016, our community in Bay Ridge is recalling Mother’s visit to our Monastery in 1986. While only three Sisters currently in the Monastery were here at that … Continue reading

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More Photos of Solemn Profession of Sr. Ana Maria

Most Reverend James Massa presided at the Solemn Profession Liturgy at Brooklyn Visitation Monastery with concelebrating priests and Deacon John. Pictured from left to right are: Msgr Joe Nugent, Rev. Richard Bretone, Sr. Ana Maria, Bishop James Massa, Mother Susan … Continue reading

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Sr Ana Maria Professes Solemn Vows

The heat of this August day was no match for the burning flames of the Sacred Heart of Jesus’ Love for Sister as she made her lifelong commitment to Him. Sat. Aug 13, 2016 will be marked forever in our … Continue reading

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Strolling through the Fields

Waling thru the French field with Visitandines – ​  annecy walking in the grounds video. p1.mp4 ​    

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French Trip Video

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A Special Retreat

Two years ago the Superior of Brooklyn Visitation Monastery was given a gift to make her annual retreat at our Founding Monastery of the Visitation in Annecy, France. She finally “opened” the gift this past July 9-18, 2016 and what … Continue reading

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St Francis de Sales on prayer: New Video

3 Motivations for Prayer- a new Video!   As we prepare for the next several years of celebrating St. Francis de Sales’ life: 2017 -his 450th anniversary of birth; 2022 his 400th anniversary of death, we’d like to reflect on … Continue reading

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Solemn Profession

Mid-August our dear Sister Ana Maria will make her Solemn Profession. Please pray for her!  

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Patriotic Rosary

How do the Sisters celebrate the 4th of July? With Mass, prayer, decorations, hot dogs and hamburgers, games and in the evening, the Patriotic Rosary. If you want to join us in spirit, here is the link to the Rosary: … Continue reading

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Inside the Monastery

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