This week (Nov. 3-9, 2019) is the USCCB’s National Vocation Awareness Week. What better time could there be to share some thoughts on vocational discernment from our newest aspirant?
Read MoreOn Friday, November 1, Kathryn entered the monastery to begin her postulancy.
Read MoreSr. Frances Marie was featured earlier this month in an issue of Our Sunday Visitor highlighting vocations. Read on for her thoughts on the surprising, joyful adventure of contemplative life!
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 MoreAs we approach the glorious feast of our holy founder, St. Paul of the Cross, Mother Catherine Marie has shared a new circular letter.
Read MoreFr. Joachim Rego, CP, has written a wonderful reflection on the relationship between the newly-canonized St. John Henry Newman and our Passionist Bl. Dominic Barberi.
Read MoreOur chaplain drew out the connection between the life of the Passionist and the mysteries of the Rosary as we celebrated our Foundation Day this week.
Read MoreToday, as we celebrate the 73rd anniversary of our presence in the Diocese of Owensboro, we give special thanks and praise to the Lord for His great mercy and providence for us over all these years!
Read MoreFind out what’s been happening around St. Joseph Monastery - this issue of our newsletter is packed!
Read MorePerhaps you’ve noticed an unfamiliar nun in some of our pictures over the past few months. Sr. Daniela from Sao Paolo Brazil has been with us for about 5 months, learning English, sharing in our community life, and working closely with Mother Catherine Marie on matters of the new Monastic Congregation.
Read MoreThe Sunday Gospel was close to home for this week, as one of the nuns recently found herself in the shoes of the lady seeking the lost coin in the Gospel passage.
Read MoreRecently, we decided to test out some new sturdy lawn chairs from a generous friend, and had some fun in the process…
Read MoreLast week, the Holy Name Retreat Center Board of Directors made their way from Houston, TX to our Retreat House.
Read MoreToday (August 30, 2019) at 5pm(ET)/4pm(CT), our Sr. Cecilia Maria will be interviewed by Fr. Robert McTeigue, SJ on his radio show, The Catholic Current. To listen to their discussion of Passionist life and its relevance in the world today, tune in to The Station of the Cross.
Read MoreEach year, the summer brings us an array of exciting events. The Feast of the Assumption, our American Independence Day, the onslaught of cicadas and near-weekly thunderstorms…but perhaps foremost among them is The Great Fridge Clean.
Read MoreOur Postulant has been acting a little odd lately…
Read MoreWe recently updated our horarium - here is our new public prayer schedule!
Read MoreIf you could eavesdrop on the monastery Arts & Crafts room some Saturday afternoon, you might hear something a little different from our customary work silence…
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