250 years ago, Venerable Mother Mary Crucified of Jesus, along with ten other women personally chosen by St. Paul of the Cross, took possession of the Monastery of the Presentation in Corneto (now Tarquinia) Italy, thus officially establishing the Nuns of the Passion of Jesus Christ. We thank God for their “yes,” as well as for that of all the “Doves of the Crucified” who have followed in their footsteps throughout the centuries.
Read MoreAs we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the first monastery of Passionist Nuns today, we want to share with you some of the inspiring and encouraging messages sent to our Congregation from the leaders of the worldwide Passionist family.
Read MoreWe are in the midst of our annual novena to good St. Joseph, our longtime patron and protector, and we would be remiss if we did not give him credit for his current intercession in our Cherish the Flame building campaign.
Read MoreVisitors to St. Joseph Monastery these days are greeted with trucks, cranes, scaffolding, and piles of tiles! “What is afoot?” they might ask, and the answer might come as a surprise: Cherish the Flame!
Read MoreHoly Mother Church has gifted the Passionist Congregation with special opportunities to earn a plenary indulgence during our Tricentennial Jubilee Year! Read on to find out how you can tap into this special channel of grace!
Read MoreOn the first day of winter, Dec. 21, 1995, with a cold breeze sweeping off the lake and snow flakes brushing against our faces, 18 Passionist Nuns accompanied by an army of volunteers moved a whole monastery from Benita Avenue in Owensboro to 8564 Crisp Road in Whitesville! This was the day of the big move and we could hardly believe it!
Read MoreIt all began in 1989 when we engaged two professionals to plan the renovation of our chapel on Benita Avenue in Owensboro, and the construction of a small retreat house separate from the monastery area. Nothing was further from our minds than a relocation of the monastery!
Read MoreOn this feast of Christ the King Sunday, Passionists throughout the world begin our great Jubilee Year. We share with you a link to the ceremony in Rome, and Pope Francis’ message to our Congregation.
Read MoreOn November 21st, Passionist Nuns around the world renew their five holy vows. This November 22nd, Passionists around the world will also be celebrating our 300th anniversary! …We at St. Joseph’s Monastery will be celebrating both occasions this Saturday, and we invite you to join us via live-stream!
Read MoreOn January 30th, we were blessed to host the Passionist Jubilee Icon and special relic of our founder, St. Paul of the Cross, as it makes its way around the world during the Tricentennial celebration of the Passionist Congregation.
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