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Sr Gabrielle and the Community welcomed with great joy the newly appointed Fr. Joseph Tobin, C.Ss.R., Secretary of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic life with the rank of Archbishop, titular see of Obba.  Fr. Tobin was joined by Fr. Michael Kelleher, C.Ss.R., Provincial of the Irish Province.
On August 2, 2010 the Holy [...]

Sr Gabrielle and the Community were joined by Sr Monica’s family on Saturday last the 21st August for the wonderful celebration of  her First Profession.  Fr. Michael Kelleher, C.Ss.R., Provincial of the Irish Redemptorists was chief celebrant. Sr. Gabrielle, Prioress received Sr Monica’s vows.  Many years of happiness is extended to Sr Monica as she [...]

The sisters in the Monastery of St Alphonsus make Altar Breads, write icons, make cards, and  now we make candles from start to finish.  Sr. Evina is our candle maker. We make candles for Baptisms, First Communion, Confirmation, Weddings and special occasions.  Sr. Evina will personalize the candle for you. Here are some samples. They are [...]

Sr. Gabrielle and Community recently hosted the gathering of Contemplative Nuns at the Redemptoristine Monastery for a seminar on Canon Law given by Dr. Elizabeth Cotter, VBVM, Vicar for Religious.

Dr. Elizabeth Cotter, IBVM, Vicar for Religious.

Another grace filled experience for the Redemptoristines brought great jubilation at the Monastery of St Alphonsus on Friday the 28th May 2010 when Sr Gabrielle Prioress, and the Community gave joyful thanks to God at the completion of the new extension, which includes three bedrooms,  work room, Scriptorium, hermitage and a labyrinth.(read and understand more [...]