Visitation Monastery of Tyringham

The Visitation, a contemplative order, was founded by St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal "to give to God daughters of prayer, and souls so interior that they may be found worthy to serve His infinite majesty and to adore Him in spirit and in truth."

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Contact:

Mother judith clare VHM
PO Box 432
14 Beach Road
Tyringham, MA 01264

413-243-3995
tyrvhm@gmail.com
www.vistyr.org

 

Professed Members: 15
Year Founded: 1610
Diocese: Springfield, MA
Qualifications: Desire for life of prayer within the cloister; ability to live a community life; sufficient health and maturity to embrace the monastic life.
Formation: According to Cor Orans issued in April 2018:

Aspirancy: One year;

Postulancy: One year;

Novitiate: Two years;

First profession: Five years, then Solemn Profession.
Age range/limit: 20-55
Belated vocations? To age 55 with stable health