Category Archives: Vocations

Join us on June 23rd as we Celebrate the Year of Vocations at Brooklyn Visitation Monastery

Posted on June 9, 2018 by the Sisters

The Sisters of the Visitation welcome you to the Monastery from 2-5PM on June 23 for Mass, tour of the monastic grounds, and a slide show as you learn more about the monastic way of life and support our Bishop’s … Continue reading →

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National Vocation Week- in Brooklyn Visitation!

Posted on November 5, 2017 by the Sisters

This year’s National Vocation week coincides with the Brooklyn Diocese’s year long celebration of vocations. As one of our contributions at Visitation Monastery, we invite you to join us on Sunday November 5 and every Sunday, thereafter from 4PM-530PM for … Continue reading →

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Sisters & Faithful Celebrate 450th Birthday of St. Francis de Sales!

Posted on August 23, 2017 by the Sisters

On Monday evening August 21st, the Brooklyn Visitandines celebrated the 450th Birthday of the Visitation Order’s Founder, St. Francis de Sales, with a special Liturgy in his honor. Also attending were about 100 faithful from our Diocese and beyond. A … Continue reading →

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Reawaken the Call !the Cure of Ars and Visitation Monastery

Posted on August 4, 2017 by the Sisters

Today in the Diocese of Brooklyn, New York, a special Year of Vocations begins under the patronage of St. John Vianney, the Cure of Ars,  whose Feast it is on August 4th. The Visitation Order of Holy Mary and the … Continue reading →

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Catholic Culture at Visitation Monastery- New Video from Net-TV

Posted on August 3, 2017 by the Sisters

Reporter Michelle Powers visited Visitation Monastery to uncover different aspects of this unique monastic environment within Brooklyn’s Bay Ridge neighborhood! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrbT3xyIep4      

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Year of Vocations- Come Pray with Us

Posted on July 6, 2017 by the Sisters

The Brooklyn Diocese has declared a Year of Vocations beginning August 4, 2017. Our Visitation Monastery welcomes any woman or man discerning a vocation to join us every Sunday from 4PM-530PM for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, The Rosary and … Continue reading →

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Our Lady Of Fatima Shrine at Visitation Monastery-An Interview

Posted on May 11, 2017 by the Sisters

 Brooklyn Diocese’s Net TV visited Visitation Monastery for an interview about the community’s Shrine to Our Lady of Fatima http://netny.tv/episodes/currents/lady-fatimas-first-home-brooklyn/#.WROWJ7j9rs1  

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National Catholic Sisters Week! Visitation Monastery Featured

Posted on March 10, 2017 by the Sisters

It’s National Catholic Sisters Week! Brooklyn Diocese’s Net TV visited one of the oldest congregations in the diocese, the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary in the Bay Ridge area of Brooklyn on March 9th, as the Sisters discuss … 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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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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