by Sr. Suzanne Homeyer, VHM As I got my first look at Anne Goetze’s signature piece for the exhibit, Pray to Love: The Annecy France Nun Series, I was immediately caught up into the quiet calm of an old town French street scape. What was it down the road that Read more…
by Melissa Borgmann-Kiemde, Visitation Companion I’ve never been to Annecy, France. But I can imagine it. Cobblestone streets. Turquoise winding river. Stone arches bridging water. That pristine lake. The Alps. The 14th, 15th, 16th century architecture: stucco and brick exterior walls, some vine-covered in my mind’s eye. A red door here. Tiled Read more…
Pray to Love: The Annecy, France/ Nun Series Pray to Love from Anne Goetze on Vimeo. In her video, Pray to Love: The Annecy, France/ Nun Series, Artist Anne Goetze shares with the viewers the story of her journeys to France, her love for the community of Visitation Sisters that her Aunt Read more…
by Jody Johnson, Visitation Companion “Lord, what else hast thou said to me by placing me in this holy monastery, but ‘My daughter, walk always in my presence, think of me in all thy ways, and I will direct thy steps?’ “–St. Jane de Chantal Out of the stillness, time unfurls Read more…
Join us for our upcoming Salesian Second Monday, on November 9, 2015, from 6-8:30pm, as Sr. Karen Mohan and Monica Ngeno offer their insights into Pope Francis’ call to be a voice for the voiceless. See how Salesian spirituality helps us to respond to this social justice tenet, “The Fundamental Option for the Poor.” What: Catholic Social Teaching Read more…
by Anna Dourgarian, Vis Companion, Guest blogger “The Francis Effect presents Pope Francis as an inspiring child of God, ready to guide us from the dark years behind us to bright years ahead.” As a relatively young student with a Catholic school education, I can tell you about the state of Read more…
by Guest Blogger Aimee Fritsch* Oh my goodness, why does the Pope make me cry? That crossed my mind more than once as my eyes watered up, sitting in the St. Jane House, watching the documentary “The Francis Effect”. The eyes of the world are on him, and I think Read more…
Dear Friends, The Visitation Sisters are happy to announce that we will once again host the Second Monday of the Month Salesian Evenings. Catholic Social Teaching and the Two Francises: Pope Francis and Francis DeSales. Fall 2015 semester dates and times: September 14; 6-8:30pm October 12; 6-8:30pm November 9; 6-8:30pm December 14; Read more…
The following is the first in a series of interviews with Visitation Companions — a lay community committed to the ministry of the Visitation through prayer, Salesian study and service. The Call to Companionship Q: In a few words, what inspired your call to become a Companion to the Visitation Sisters Read more…
by S. Mary Frances Reis, VHM For the past 20+ years the Sisters have sponsored an INNER CITY IMMERSION EXPERIENCE in North Minneapolis as one of the options for Senior Project. It has been a wonderful opportunity for service in this community and to experience another part of town! The Read more…