Category Archives: Monastery Events

Events occurring at our Monastery ~ mark your calendars!

Who is Sr. Faustina?

Born in Poland in 1905, Sr. Maria Faustina Kowalska belonged to the Order of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy. Sr. Faustina received the Message of Divine Mercy from the Lord on multiple occasions during the period of 1931 – … Continue reading

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Divine Mercy Event Nov 20 2016 at Brooklyn Monastery

AN INVITATION We have a VERY UNIQUE Opportunity and Event scheduled for Sunday November 20th 2016, the Feast of Christ the King and the last day of the Year of Divine Mercy. We would be so filled with joy if … Continue reading

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25th Jubilee of Monastery Superior

Silver Jubilee!

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Celebrating St Teresa of Calcutta at the Brooklyn Visitation Monastery

Sunday September 4th 2016 was a special day as Mother Teresa became St Teresa of Calcutta. Here at the Monastery we had our 9AM Mass and afterward invited all those in the congregation to place their petitions to the new … Continue reading

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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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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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Healing Mass at Visitation Monastery June 16

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