Category Archives: Monastery Events

Events occurring at our Monastery ~ mark your calendars!

First Profession Pictures!

Posted on August 19, 2014 by the Sisters

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First Profession of Vows

Posted on August 16, 2014 by the Sisters

On the glorious Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Mother, Sister Synthia Helena pronounced her vows of poverty, chastity and obedience for a period of three years. More photos to come.

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Under Our Lady’s Mantle

Posted on July 12, 2014 by the Sisters

We Visitation Sisters are particularly dedicated to Our Blessed Mother under the theme of her visitation to her cousin, St. Elizabeth. Our tradition suggests that any woman who discovers a vocation to our Visitandine, monastic way of life has received … Continue reading →

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Upcoming First Profession

Posted on June 27, 2014 by the Sisters

Our second year Novice, Sister Synthia, has been accepted for First Profession. Please pray for her as she deepens her commitment to the Lord Jesus!

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SACRED HEART NOVENA

Posted on June 8, 2014 by the Sisters

The Annual Sacred Heart Novena will take place in Visitation Monastery’s Sacred Heart Chapel, with a 7:30PM Mass every night for nine evenings, From Thursday June 19- Friday June 27, 2014. The celebrants are: UPDATE: THURSDAY JUNE 26 Celebrant has … Continue reading →

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Chat about Later-in -Life Vocations

Posted on May 24, 2014 by the Sisters

Despite Struggles and Obstacles, the Church Welcomes Late Vocations A sister to St. Therese of the Lisieux, Leonie Martin decided at the age of twelve to enter the Poor Clares. Leonie’s family saw her difficult temperament as an obstacle to … Continue reading →

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Blessed Mother’s Yes and Ours

Posted on March 27, 2014 by the Sisters

Mary’s “Yes” to her Vocation can Inspire us to Reply “Yes” to Ours As we focus on our own vocations in life, let us remember the simple woman who responded perfectly to God’s call for her life! In fact, many … Continue reading →

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Jubilees!

Posted on March 24, 2014 by the Sisters

V+J This Lenten week of March brings us TWO jubilees of our Sisters to celebrate! Sister Mary Antonia has been Professed 57 years and Sister Mary Cecilia has been professed 10 years. May the Lord, the Spouse of their hearts … Continue reading →

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National Catholic Sisters Week

Posted on March 6, 2014 by the Sisters

The Joy of the Visitation Overflows in Our Lives March 8 -14th is the newly designated National Catholic Sisters Week! The purpose of this week is to increase awareness for religious Sisters: “National Catholic Sisters Week is launching the second … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Lent

Posted on March 2, 2014 by the Sisters

Lent: Fuel Up for the Rest of the Year Ash Wednesday will soon be here, bringing us into the Lenten season.Traditionally, Catholics have practiced prayer, fasting, penance, and almsgiving during Lent as ways to grow closer to Christ, and better … Continue reading →

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