Category Archives: History

Sept 24- Brooklyn Visitation Monastery’s 164th Anniversary!

Posted on September 24, 2019 by the Sisters

Sept 24 marks 164 years for Visitation Monastery in Brooklyn! Founded in 1855, the Monastery was located in downtown Brooklyn until 1903, when we moved to Bay Ridge. Celebrate Mass with us today at 8AM!

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Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Posted on June 27, 2019 by the Sisters

Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus June 28, 2019 The Visitation Order was instrumental, through its St. Margaret Mary, in establishing this Feast. But long before her entrance into the monastery of Paray le Monial, our Holy Founders were … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Sister Visits Mobile Alabama Vistandine Sisters

Posted on June 15, 2019 by the Sisters

Our Sr.Mary Cecilia had the joy and privilege of spending a few days with our Sisters in Mobile.

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60th and 70th Profession Anniversaries

Posted on May 14, 2019 by the Sisters

Sr Mary Dolores celebrated 6o years of Vowed Religious Life on May 13, 2019             Sr Anne Marie Young celebrated 70 years on May 31st with the Academy community!

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St Francis de Sales Feast Day Mass Jan 24

Posted on January 22, 2019 by the Sisters

The Visitation Sisters welcome you to attend our Founders Feast Day Mass at 9AM, January 24, 2019 in the Sacred Heart Chapel of Visitation Monastery!

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Rest in Peace

Posted on November 10, 2018 by the Sisters

Our dear Sister Mary Pauline, former Superior and Formator of our Community, has gone home to God. Please pray for her repose and all of her loved ones. Viewing will be Tuesday Nov 13 from 2-5PM and 7-9PM Funeral Mass … Continue reading →

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From the Archives: 1872 Visitation Monastery from the Brooklyn Eagle

Posted on September 6, 2018 by the Sisters

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Video Retrospective 2017 Visitation Monastery,Brooklyn

Posted on December 31, 2017 by the Sisters

From the Brooklyn Diocese Net TV   Sisters Celebrate 450th Birthday of St Francis DeSales August 22, 2017 Katie Engesser reports that on the birthday of a Saint. Our Lady of Fatima’s First Home in Brooklyn May 10, 2017 Ahead … Continue reading →

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162nd Anniversary of Monastery September 24

Posted on September 9, 2017 by the Sisters

Visitation Monastery and Academy will celebrate the 162th anniversary of Foundation on Sunday September 24, 2017. Join us for our 9AM Mass as we celebrate this landmark!

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You are invited to St Francis de Sales 450th Birthday Celebration

Posted on July 18, 2017 by the Sisters

A unique event will take place on Monday August 21st, 2017 at 730PM at Visitation Monastery (no, not the eclipse!) On that day the Visitation Sisters will celebrate the 450th Birthday of our Founder, St. Francis de Sales! He was … Continue reading →

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