Behind the Scenes of the Monastery Photo Shoot
In anticipation of updating our website and brochure, we recently had professional photographers come and take pictures of the nuns, our monastery, and many of our activities. They were only here for a day, so we had to cram a lot in and make sure that the photographers went everywhere and got shots of everything…
Classes in the Monastery
One of the four pillars of Dominican life is study, and so we’re always looking for ways to continue our education. Recently, we’ve been having many interesting classes in our Monastery that have been fun and challenging. Our chaplain, Fr. Thomas Schaefgen, is a philosophy professor, so we asked him to give us monthly classes.…
A Day of Thanksgiving in the Monastery
This year Thanksgiving in the Monastery was a day of food, fun, and community celebrating. At noon, we gathered in the community room, where our Thanksgiving feast was laid out. We sang our traditional Thanksgiving grace, giving thanks to God for everything he’s given us. Then we all sat down at our decorated tables to…
A Visit from Fr. Fernando Fernandez, O.P., Promoter General of the Dominican Nuns
From November 3 to 5, we were honored to share an extended visit from Father Fernando Antonio García Fernández, O.P., Promoter General of the Dominican Nuns. Father gladly joined us for Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours, meals, and a special evening recreation. Fr. Fernando with our prioress Sr. Mary Rose Fr. Fernando took several…
The Monastery of the Infant Jesus Celebrates Our 80th Jubilee
On the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, we celebrated the 80th Jubilee of the Monastery of the Infant Jesus. We began the day visiting with many friends of the monastery in the parlor. Several of them had come from out of town to help us celebrate our special day.…
A Fairy Tale Feast Day for the Prioress
We celebrated the feast day of our prioress, Sr. Mary Rose, with a fairy tale theme this year. The decorated community room windows The day began with the sisters singing a feast day song, written by Sr. Mary Margaret. Sr. Mary Rose greets Sr. Miriam The day began with a “Fairy Quest”, fairy tale-themed games…
A Festive Columbus Day
Every year we celebrate Columbus Day with a big picnic day, full of games, food, and community fun. We began the day gathered around the flagpole to pledge allegiance and sing patriotic songs. Some of us wore patriotic hats and leis to begin the celebration. Sr. Mary Veronica and Sr. Marie Augustine pose with some…
A Retreat with St. Catherine of Siena
We recently welcomed Fr. Thomas McDermott, O.P., to the monastery to give us a week of talks on St. Catherine of Siena. Fr. Thomas McDermott St. Catherine of Siena was an Italian mystic who lived in the 1300s. Although not a nun, she lived as a Dominican mantellate, a lay woman who embraced Dominican spirituality.…
We Have a New Prioress!
Sr. Mary Margaret and Sr. Mary Rose The Monastery of the Infant Jesus is pleased to announce the election of our new prioress, Sr. Mary Rose. For the last six years she has served the community as our sub-prioress (in addition to many other duties) and we are confident she is well-prepared to be our…
Pentecost Celebration in the Monastery
Pentecost, the day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and others followers of Jesus, signifies the end of the Easter season and is always a special celebration in the Monastery. The chapel altar decorated for Pentecost Every year on this solemnity, every sister is given a special card during midmorning prayer. 2025 Pentecost…
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