The Sanctuary of Mary, Our Lady of the Holy Spirit is a
Non-Profit Corporation of the State of New Jersey.
The original Board of Directors recently donated The Sanctuary and annex property to The Society of the Divine Vocations.
The Vocationist Fathers accepted the donation with the desire of reopening The Sanctuary located at 252 Wantage Ave, Branchville, New Jersey, to the devotion of the faithful to carry on and fulfill the dream of the late Father Sylvester Livolsi.
This Sanctuary, located on a hill in Frankford Township, is a beautiful oasis of peace and serenity, an ideal place for prayer and meditation.
Father Justin Maria Russolillo founded the first community of
The Society of Divine Vocations, which became known as the Vocationist Fathers, in 1920.
The Society of Divine Vocations received its first diocesan approval on May 26, 1927. It became a Congregation of Pontifical Right on May 24, 1947.
Father Justin established the Vocationist
Father Justin Maria Russolillo founded the first community of
The Society of Divine Vocations, which became known as the Vocationist Fathers, in 1920.
The Society of Divine Vocations received its first diocesan approval on May 26, 1927. It became a Congregation of Pontifical Right on May 24, 1947.
Father Justin established the Vocationist Fathers and their special charism to foster and promote vocations to the priesthood, religious life and holiness among all God's people.
Our amazing team of priests, brothers and volunteers are committed to helping others. We take our convictions and turn them into action.
Thursday, June 6, 1974, in the Paterson News:
Father Livolsi's words...
"I see myself only as a keeper of the land, and I will continue to leave everything to God who found this place for me and will direct what I am to do here."
"And I know that God will send the people here; just as He is sending them to help build this building, they will
Thursday, June 6, 1974, in the Paterson News:
Father Livolsi's words...
"I see myself only as a keeper of the land, and I will continue to leave everything to God who found this place for me and will direct what I am to do here."
"And I know that God will send the people here; just as He is sending them to help build this building, they will come to find peace when it is completed."
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Learn MORE about Father Livolsi's dream for The Sanctuary of Mary, Our Lady of the Holy Spirit by visiting the ABOUT US page.
The Vocationists, in addition to making The Sanctuary a Center of Marian Devotion, wish to make it a Retreat Center for Priests, Sisters, Brothers, Parish Groups, Confirmation and First Communion Groups, and Christian Movements.
After repairing and upgrading the existing buildings, we hope to build a Retreat House for those who want over
The Vocationists, in addition to making The Sanctuary a Center of Marian Devotion, wish to make it a Retreat Center for Priests, Sisters, Brothers, Parish Groups, Confirmation and First Communion Groups, and Christian Movements.
After repairing and upgrading the existing buildings, we hope to build a Retreat House for those who want overnight, weekend or week long visits.
We plan to bring our religious community to the property. We will be available for Holy Masses, Confessions, Counseling, Bible Courses, Christian Formation, Retreats etc.
We humbly ask for your prayerful cooperation and your moral support.
We ask those of you who have visited The Sanctuary over the years to please share your experiences.
We would appreciate it so much if you can provide us with written memories of your photos of gatherings etc.
Anything you can send to us would enable us to write a more comprehensive history of The Sanctuary.
We also need financial help,
co-operators, voluntary assistance and most of all, devoted participation.
We sincerely urge past friends and benefactors, as well as new ones, to give us a hand to make Fr. Livolsi’s dream a reality and bring it to fulfillment.
For donations and information please write:
Vocationist Fathers
The Sanctuary of Mary
252 Wantage Ave,
Branchville, New Jersey 07826
973-875-7625
Email: info@sanctuaryofmary.org
Phone:
Fr. Louis M. Caputo, S.D.V.
973-722-7142