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New! Hail Mary CD
Recently the Sisters recorded a collection of 15 of their favorite songs and hymns to Our Lady ~ and they are now available on a new CD entitled: "Hail Mary" ~ which is available at our Gift Shop for $14. Sung completely acapella by the Sisters MICM, these songs...
December 8th: Final Vows
On the feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, 2021, Sister Mary Jacinta Brizek and Sister Maria Faustina Hannon made their Profession of Final Vows. The simple ceremony of Final Profession takes place fittingly at the Offertory of the Mass. Uniting their...
Build Your Spiritual Christmas Crib!
Build a Spriritual Christmas Crib in your heart to prepare for the birth of Christ! Written by Fr. Frederic Nelson, the "Spiritual Christmas Crib" gives a practice and prayer for each day of December until Christmas. Each day is a part of the stable that you prepare...
The Glory of Autumn
The autumn months are quickly coming to a close here in Massachusetts… but it has truly been a beautiful one! The glory of the vibrant foliage always raises our minds and hearts to God! Enjoy a few photos of the foliage from Fall 2021 here at the monastery in the...
Morning Star Indiana
During the month of October, 2021, three Sisters took Morning Star Camp on the road and traveled to Fort Wayne, Indiana for a mini-camp. Hosted by Sacred Heart Parish, the Sisters brought the Marian spirit of the camp to about twenty-five girls from the area. A...
October 7th Postulancy
On the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, October 7, 2021, Marie Cote was accepted as a postulant with the Sisters, Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. A native of Rhode Island, Marie came to know our Order through the Latin Mass community and attended Morning Star...
Morning Star Idaho
We were excited to bring the Morning Star Camp program to Idaho again this past summer! The Sisters were hosted by the Saint Joan of Arc Parish for a overnight camp for girls at the nearby Ross Point facility, a day-camp at the parish and youth group gatherings and...
40th Year of Morning Star Camp!
Morning Star Camp celebrates its 40th season this summer! As we gather footage for a short anniversary video… we just cannot believe that time has flown by so fast. What started in borrowed military tents in the convent backyard in 1982, has now graduated to the log...
Final Profession & Novitiate
The Queenship of Mary, May 31, 2021, was celebrated with full glory here at the monastery! At the Offertory of the Sung Mass for the feast, Sister Gabriel Marie made her Final Profession of Vows as a Slave of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. After signing her vows on the...
Monastery in Spring
It takes a while for spring to come to New England, but when it does, it's always worth the wait! The month of May is always the loveliest 31 days! How perfect that this flower-filled month should be dedicated to Our Lady! Our hearts and souls sing her praises whether...
Divine Mercy Pilgrimage
In anticipation of Divine Mercy Sunday a few Sisters made a mini pilgrimage to the Divine Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge MA during Easter break. Unfortunately the Shrine Chapel was not open due to visitor restrictions for Covid… or so we thought! No sooner had the...
Holy Week & Easter
Holy Week and Easter were absolutely beautiful here at the monastery! There are some lovely photos of the ceremonies posted on the Saint Benedict Center site. The rich symbolisms, and chants of the Sacred Triduum in the traditional rite are unsurpassed. It is truly a...
