Saturday, October 30th dawned cool and rainy — but no amount of dreary weather could dampen the spirits of our Sr. Miriam Esther on her wedding day! Our Bishop William Medley presided at Sister’s Profession Mass that afternoon, joining with a joyful group of family and friends to witness our novice make the five Passionist vows!
Read MoreIn recent weeks, we have noticed some strange behavior on the part of our novice, Sr. Miriam Esther. She seems to have suddenly developed a passion for hemming large rectangles of black material …
Read MoreThe Solemnity of Our Lady’s Assumption is always a beautiful day in our community, but this year we had the added joy of witnessing Sr. Frances Marie renew her temporary vows for another year. This renewal is particularly special because, God willing, next year will be Sister’s definitive commitment to Jesus Crucified through perpetual profession!
Read MoreOn December 12th, our beloved Christie made her final commitment as an Oblate Affiliate with our community! Even though the COVID-19 pandemic limited attendance, it was a truly joyous occasion. As Christie told the community afterwards, “It could not have been more perfect!”
Read MoreThis Saturday, our Passionist Affiliate Christie will make her Final Commitment, intending to spend the rest of her days living, praying, working, and loving alongside of us in the cloister of Calvary. The pandemic prevents us from inviting a big crowd to join us for Mass, but you are all invited to join us via live-stream!
Read MoreOn August 15th, the Solemnity of Our Lady’s Assumption into Heaven, Sister Frances Marie renewed her five Passionist vows in the hands of Mother John Mary!
Read More“Everyone is familiar with the Book of Esther but let’s meditate upon it together and see if we can glean more insights from this inspired book of Sacred Scripture.”
Read MoreHere they are: photos of the long-awaited day of Sr. Miriam Esther’s vestition!
Read MoreThe joyous day has finally arrived, and former-postulant Theresa has been transformed into a Passionist Novice.
Read MoreSr. Marie Michael of the Holy Eucharist, CP, was called home to God June 19, 2019. Visitation will be held Friday, June 21, 2019, 3-7pm, with the Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, June 22, 2019, 10am, all at St. Joseph Passionist Monastery.
Read MoreSr. Therese Marie of the Cross, CP, was called home to God January 29, 2019. Visitation will be held February 10, 2019, 2pm-5:30pm, with the Mass of Christian Burial on February 11, 2019, 10am, all at St. Joseph Passionist Monastery.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2019 marked the culmination of nine longs years of formation for Sr. Cecilia Maria, CP as she finally knelt before the altar and professed the five Passionist Vows perpetually!
Read MoreA little food for thought - the homily preached during the Mass of Perpetual Passionist Profession of Sr. Cecilia Maria, CP.
Read MoreA new comic from Postulant Theresa and some wonderful good news!
Read MoreDecember 8, 2017, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, was a day of great joy for our community at St. Joseph Monastery as we witnessed the consecration of a new Bride of Christ by the profession of the five Passionist Vows--Sr. Maria Faustina of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus and the Sorrowful Heart of Mary.
Read MoreOn Friday, December 8, our chapel was transformed into a winter wonderland of blue and white as we celebrated the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and the first profession of vows of another member of St. Joseph Monastery. We'd like to share the wonderful homily preached for the occasion by our chaplain, Fr. Lou Caporiccio, CPM!
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