Category Archives: Monastery Events

Events occurring at our Monastery ~ mark your calendars!

Stupendous and Spiritual- Wow to Divine Mercy Event!

Posted on November 23, 2016 by the Sisters

On Sunday, November 20, 2016, Mr. Daniel DiSilva came to Visitation Monastery, Brooklyn, to present the story and the documentary on the discovery, history and travels of the Original painting of the Divine Mercy picture. No fictional detective story can … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Mother Susan on The Image of the Divine Mercy and the Sisters of the Visitation

Posted on November 7, 2016 by the Sisters

Mother Susan explains to us the connection between the Sisters of the Visitation and the film The Image of the Divine Mercy.  Thank you, Mother Susan, for speaking with us and helping us to see the hand of God in … Continue reading →

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Who is Sr. Faustina?

Posted on October 29, 2016 by the Sisters

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

Posted on October 23, 2016 by the Sisters

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

Posted on October 9, 2016 by the Sisters

Silver Jubilee!

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Celebrating St Teresa of Calcutta at the Brooklyn Visitation Monastery

Posted on September 5, 2016 by the Sisters

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

Posted on August 27, 2016 by the Sisters

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

Posted on August 14, 2016 by the Sisters

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

Posted on August 13, 2016 by the Sisters

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

Posted on August 6, 2016 by the Sisters

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