Newsletter December 2021
Joanna Burley
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Newsletter June 2021
April 2021 – The Last Easter
As we celebrated the Easter Vigil in our chapel, we realized that this would be the last time we will gather in this space for the great solemnity of our faith - the Resurrection of Christ. It was a somber moment - each of us has memories of significant events that...
March 2021 – The Roof Above
It seems like work is progressing very quickly now! Framing, roof trusses, walls, and now roof -- It's beginning to look like a real place. We are ever grateful for the care and diligence of Trinity Construction and their contractors. While the outdoor work is being...
Lenten Discernment Weekend
January 2021 – Rising Up!
Despite the rain delays, (and continuing to pray for agreeable weather!) progress continues in leaps and bounds on the new monastery construction! Most recently, framing has begun, and the bare earth is looking more like a planned project. Some of the sisters have had...
December 2020 – The earth moves!
Leaves have turned colors and fallen, and the winter weather plays with the schedule. Footings have been placed, and a drone picture clearly shows the outline of what will be our new home! The landscape is strange, with pipes of various sizes sticking up everywhere...
And so it begins!
God is good! Fencing is up, and large equipment is rumbling on our land. Finally the work has begun to prepare the site for the building of the new monastery! It is with mixed feelings of elation and sorrow as we watch the work; trees must come down, habitats must be...
May 2020 NEWS BRIEF!
Update! We are 3% away from reaching our goal! Read our May 2020 Update!
New Monastery Update August 2019!
We are on a roll! Thanks to everyone who contributed to our Jubilee Campaign Matching Gift Challenge! We have reached 75% of our overall goal of $3 million for the new monastery as of August 1st! Sister Andrea Verchuck has been busy meeting pastors and setting...
BENEDICTINE SISTERS OF VIRGINIA ANNOUNCE THE PUBLIC PHASE OF CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR NEW MONASTERY BRISTOW, VA: (May 28, 2019) - The Benedictine Sisters of Virginia (BSV) are pleased to announce the public phase of its Jubilee Campaign: 150 Years and Building to fund a...