Category Archives: Vocations

Solemn Profession

Posted on July 28, 2016 by the Sisters

Mid-August our dear Sister Ana Maria will make her Solemn Profession. Please pray for her!  

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Monastery Superior Celebrates Silver Jubilee

Posted on May 23, 2016 by the Sisters

The Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn holds an annual event at the Immaculate Conception Center for all jubilarians of the year. This year approximately 92 Sisters and Brothers celebrated anywhere from 25 to 75 years of religious life. The … Continue reading →

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Vocation Update

Posted on March 29, 2016 by the Sisters

Holy Week at our Monastery was enriched by the presence of four retreatants, three of whom are discerning the possibility of entering our community. This week a woman from Singapore has arrived for retreat with a vocational possibility in mind. … Continue reading →

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A Retreat at Visitation Monastery- The Grounds

Posted on February 28, 2016 by the Sisters

A winter retreat gives you the opportunity to explore the monastic grounds during this season. IMG_0082 IMG_0083 IMG_0093 IMG_0094 IMG_0095 IMG_0097

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Discernment Program

Posted on January 20, 2016 by the Sisters

The Brooklyn Visitation Monastery is initiating a Discernment Program for those who wish to explore monastic life in our Monastery. To qualify, a woman must be between the ages of 18 and 59 (with exceptions considered), free from dependents and … Continue reading →

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Vocation Update

Posted on January 13, 2016 by the Sisters

Our Monastery is blessed to have three Sisters in Temporary Vows and one postulant at the present time! The Lord is also gracing us with vocational inquiries and this weekend three women are planning to make a retreat with discernment … Continue reading →

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Video Retrospective of Visitation Monastery 2015

Posted on January 1, 2016 by the Sisters

Thanks to the Brooklyn Diocese’s NET TV which covered some important moments of our Monastery’s and Sisters’ lives in 2015! Art Exhibit with Anne Goetze’s Pray to Love Series! Employee Zaida’s Generosity toward her Husband’s Medical Needs: Year of Consecrated … Continue reading →

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More Photos of the First Profession

Posted on November 23, 2015 by the Sisters

Sister’s Choir: Opening of the Eucharistic Liturgy THE CALL: Celebrant: Sister, what do you ask of God and the Church? Novice: I, Sister Mary Louise, ask the mercy of the Lord and for love of God our Savior, the grace … Continue reading →

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First Vows at Visitation Monastery

Posted on November 22, 2015 by the Sisters

On Saturday November 21st, 2015 Sr. Mary pronounced her First Vows  in the presence of Fr Peter Sharpe and Msgr Hardiman, receiving the new name of Sr. Mary Elizabeth.  

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Sister to Pronounce First Vows on Saturday November 21

Posted on November 18, 2015 by the Sisters

On the Feast of the Presentation, Saturday November 21, 2015 Sr. Mary will make her temporary Profession of the Vows of poverty, chastity and obedience at Visitation Monastery, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Holy Mass will be at 1PM in the Sacred … Continue reading →

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