Category Archives: Vocations

Cloistered Sisters Take a Walk with Jesus and a Saint

Posted on October 7, 2014 by the Sisters

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Three Professions under Our Lady’s Mantle

Posted on August 23, 2014 by the Sisters

The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Mother is a beautiful Feast for making one’s vows of poverty, chastity and obedience to the Lord. In our Brooklyn Monastery, three Sisters have been called and chosen to make their Holy … Continue reading →

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Celebrating a First Profession

Posted on August 19, 2014 by the Sisters

Here are more photos of Sister Synthia Helena with family, friends and faculty!

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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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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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A Novitiate Spring

Posted on May 21, 2014 by the Sisters

The lovely spring weather has brought both Novices ( and Canadian geese!) onto our monastic grounds to rejoice in the beauty of God’s creation. An evening recreation outside reveals the splendors of nature even in Brooklyn, New York!     … Continue reading →

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Canonizations

Posted on April 25, 2014 by the Sisters

“My Life… Must Be A Perfect Copy of that of St. Francis de Sales” Two new Saints on Divine Mercy Sunday! The Church prepares for the canonization of St. John XXIII and St. John Paul II. As Visitation Sisters, we … Continue reading →

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