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Monastery Employee Featured in Diocesan Paper

Posted on July 31, 2015 by the Sisters

The heart-warming story of Zaida our employee continues in the Brooklyn Diocesan paper, The Tablet. She donated her kidney to her husband and evidences a profound faith in God. Read about this Brooklyn family here: http://thetablet.org/wifes-kidney-helps-save-husbands-life/  

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Sr. Ana Maria Renews Vows

Posted on July 25, 2015 by the Sisters

Our Temporary Professed Sister Ana Maria will renew her holy vows during the 9AM Sunday Mass on July 26, 2015. You are welcome to join us for the Liturgy.

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The Gift of Life

Posted on July 21, 2015 by the Sisters

The deep faith and trust in God that we could all have was profoundly demonstrated by our dear Monastery employee, Zaida, when on July 2, 2015, she gave one of her kidneys to her husband to save his life. Meet … Continue reading →

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Our Sisters

Posted on June 22, 2015 by the Sisters

From left to right: Mother Susan Marie, Sr. Synthia Helena, Sr. Mary, Sr. Mary Cecilia, Sr. Mary Pauline, Sr. Joseph Marie, Sr. Rose Veronica, Sr. Mary de Sales, Sr. Anne Madeleine, Sr. Gail Trinite, Front: Sr. Anne Marie Not pictured: … Continue reading →

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IN MEMORY

Posted on June 14, 2015 by the Sisters

Our dear Sr Marie de Chantal Mannino, (pictured on the left)formerly of our Brooklyn Monastery for 35 years, went home to God on Saturday June 13, Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and also St Anthony. Sister had been … Continue reading →

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Sacred Heart Novena at Visitation Begins June 4, 2015

Posted on May 18, 2015 by the Sisters

The Annual Sacred Heart Novena will begin on  Thursday June 4, 2015 at 730PM Mass and will continue every night at 730PM through the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,  Friday June 12, 2015. Our Celebrants will be: Thursday … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Tablet and NET TV Cover Visitation Art Exhibit

Posted on May 15, 2015 by the Sisters

Great coverage in the Brooklyn Tablet! And great video on Net TV! Read about and watch  the Annecy Nun Art Exhibit and then come on over to see it for yourself! Only 2 days left- Tuesday and Wednesday. Join us! … Continue reading →

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Pray to Love ART Exhibit Opens Wed May 13

Posted on May 12, 2015 by the Sisters

You won’t be disappointed in this absolutely transforming art exhibit on the Visitation Sisters and city of Annecy! Weekdays: 12-3PM Sat and Sun 10A-5PM Alumnae Room at Visitation Monastery/ Academy 8902 Ridge Blvd Brooklyn NY The Brooklyn Tablet article about … Continue reading →

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You are Invited to a Religious Art Exhibit at Visitation

Posted on April 18, 2015 by the Sisters

As a way of celebrating the Year of Consecrated Life, we are so happy to announce that “Pray to Love” The Annecy France Nun Series by artist Anne Goetze will be coming to Bay Ridge’s Visitation Academy and Monastery, May … Continue reading →

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Visitation Sisters “Wake UP the World”

Posted on April 8, 2015 by the Sisters

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