50 Years a Bride of Christ!

On April 29th, our beloved Sr. Mary Veronica celebrated her Golden Jubilee of Passionist Profession —50 years as a bride of Jesus Crucified!

A Passionist ... Pentathlon??

This year, Mother John Mary delighted us all by calling a full Gaudeamus day for Labor Day! We grilled out, played lawn games, and enjoyed one another’s company — but one event was the center of particular excitement: the first annual PASSIONIST PENTATHLON!

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Fun in the Sun for July 4th

July is almost over already, but we didn’t want to miss the chance to share some pictures from our annual Independence Day Gaudeamus!

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A Jubilee ... Hoedown??

On November 8th, we held a community celebration in honor of our Silver Jubilarian, Mother John Mary. In accordance with venerable tradition, a group of Sisters had spent the past few weeks (and months!) laboring over a very special performance for the “nun of the day” …

A Gaudeamus Day for Mother John Mary!

We recently had our annual “Gaudeamus” (free day) in honor of Mother John Mary’s feast day, and it was certainly a day to remember! From a breakfast featuring pineapple-upside-down pancakes, to a skit based on a speech by Flannery O’Connor, to a long woods walk, we fit in as much “nun fun” as we possibly could.

Passionist LifeCP NovitiateFebruary 8, 2021Gaudeamus Days, Feast Days, Humor, skits, Nature, community Comments

74 Years at the Foot of the Cross

This October 7th, feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, St. Joseph’s Monastery marked 74 years of Passionist life in the Diocese of Owensboro —only one more year until our Diamond Jubilee!

God Shed His Grace on Thee

Our community enjoyed our traditional Independence Day “Gaudeamus” (free day) together, filled with all sorts of sisterly fun and tasty food.

Let Freedom Ring

The 4th of July brought our customary Independence Day gaudeamus. It was a joyful day of fraternal fellowship and celebration of our country’s heritage of freedom.