Category Archives: History

Sisters Transfer

As of January 17th, three of our beloved Brooklyn Visitation Sisters have transferred to our Georgetown Visitation Monastery in Washington DC. Please pray for them as they are welcomed into this, our Founding Monastery, in the USA.

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Tuesday January 24th is the Feast of St Francis de sales

And you are welcome to attend our Liturgy at 8AM in our Sacred Heart Chapel!

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First Profession of Sister Jennifer

On Sunday October 16, 2022 Sr Jennifer Koo, (Whei Sing) made Profession of First Vows at Visitation Monastery, receiving the religious name of Sister Jennifer Marie. Please pray for her as she deepens her commitment to the Sacred Heart of … Continue reading

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Visitation Monastery in Brooklyn Celebrates 167 Years!

On Saturday September 24, 2022 Visitation Monastery in Brooklyn will celebrate its 167th anniversary of foundation! Come join as at the 8AM Mass in Sacred Heart Chapel to thank the Lord for these years of prayer, service and education. The … Continue reading

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Guard of Honor Event

Visitation Monastery congratulates the latest members of Brooklyn Diocese’s Guard of Honor, with Pastor Fr. Peter Gillen as Director. The event took place on August 15, 2022 at St. Brendan’s parish.

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Crowning of Blessed Virgin Mary by the Sisters

Crowning May 29, 2022 and Crowning May 31, 2022    

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Sr Rosemarie Brennan VHM Reposes in the Lord

Sr Rosemarie Brennan entered our community in 1986 and made first vows in 1989, with final vows in 1993. The Lord called her home April 27, 2022. Please pray for all of us. Funeral Mass here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IzzFxkn-aU  

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Brooklyn Visitation Monastery Celebrates 166 years on September 24

Brooklyn Visitation Monastery arrived in Downtown Brooklyn and began its service here with prayer and education on September 24, 1855! The first location was on Johnson and Pearl Streets and the first student to be registered was Julia Morris, later … Continue reading

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Pilgrimage Opportunity-Visitation Saints

Oct 2022- Visit France and sites where Visitandines lived. Also Lourdes visit included Click here for information: Footsteps of the Visitation Saints (lpjp.org)

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Daughters of St Francis de Sales Celebrate 25 Years Sat Sept 11 at Mass in Monastery

The Association of St Francis de Sales BROOKLYN CHAPTER will hold Mass at 11AM on September 11th at the Sacred Heart Chapel of Visitation Monastery, celebrating its 25th Anniversary. You are welcome to attend!

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