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At the core of the Sisters' work is prayer, adoration of Our Lord, and hospitality for the Unity of the Church. Is God calling you to religious life?

This Convent is a place of authentic Catholic spiritual formation for men and women! Or is God calling you to help join The Bridgettine Sisters in their mission in Columbus, Ohio? Come for a visit to share in our daily life of simple service and prayer with a central devotion to the Eucharist through Adoration and Divine Office. United to Our Lord's sufferings and passion for the salvation of soul

s and the unity of all Christians, we welcome the stranger. Learn about the exciting plans for the development of the new Chapel and Retreat House coming soon! Contact The Sisters to learn more: [email protected] or call (614) 824-5807

06/14/2026

A saint is never remembered only in statues, but in the faith he inspires!

On Saturday, generations gathered to honor St. Anthony—children, families, religious, and clergy united in prayer and thanksgiving.

St. Anthony, pray for us and all who seek Christ.

06/12/2026

“Let your words teach and your actions speak.” — St. Anthony of Padua

Join us tomorrow for our Saint Anthony Festival! Beginning with 11:00 AM Mass at Holy Family Church, we’ll celebrate with a procession to the Convent of Saint Brigid, the blessing of the bread, food, desserts, and activities for children.

All are welcome!

06/10/2026

With grateful hearts, we thank the Martha’s Giving Circle of The Catholic Foundation for their generous gift of $15,000 toward the construction of our Chapel and Retreat House.

We are deeply humbled by this support and grateful for the many women whose generosity is helping make this mission possible. As we continue building a place dedicated to prayer, hospitality for the unity of the Church, we are reminded of the beautiful example of Martha and Mary.

Like Martha, we are called to serve faithfully and work diligently for the Kingdom of God. Like Mary, we are called to sit at the feet of Jesus in prayer and contemplation. The women of the Martha’s Giving Circle embody both of these virtues, and we are honored to partner with them in this mission.

Thank you for investing in a place where countless souls will encounter Christ, find rest, and grow in communion with God and one another. Please keep our Chapel and Retreat House project in your prayers, as we keep you in ours.

May God bless the Martha’s Giving Circle abundantly!

06/08/2026

Good soil bears much fruit.

More than 650 years ago, Our Lord asked St. Bridget of Sweden to help Him plant a new vineyard for His Church. Today, that vineyard continues to flourish in Columbus.

A heartfelt thank you to Tom Kurtz, Jerry Bennett, Kurtz Bros Mulch & Soils and the Garden Club for their generous gift of time, talent, and resources in beautifying the Sisters’ grounds. Through their hard work, they have helped create a place where beauty draws hearts closer to God.

The vineyard of St. Bridget continues to grow—one act of generosity at a time.

May God abundantly bless all who help cultivate His vineyard.

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06/07/2026

Blessed Feast of Corpus Christi!

Today, we give thanks for the greatest gift ever given: Jesus Christ truly present in the Most Holy Eucharist. As Bridgettine Sisters, our lives revolve around Him who waits for us upon the altar. May each of us approach Him today with greater faith, greater love, and greater gratitude.

Challenge: Spend a few extra moments with Jesus this week—whether at Mass, in Adoration, or before the tabernacle—and simply tell Him: “My Lord and my God, I believe. Increase my love for You.”

06/04/2026

Happy Feast Day of St. Elizabeth Hesselblad!

Today we honor the woman who rekindled the flame of the Bridgettine Order and entrusted it anew to future generations.

St. Elizabeth believed that holiness is found in fidelity to God’s call, in love for the Church, and in service to others. Through prayer, sacrifice, and unwavering trust in Divine Providence, she became a bridge of unity and hope in a divided world.

As we celebrate her feast day, may we be inspired by her example to seek Christ with generous hearts and to share His love wherever we are.

“Lord, show us Your way and give us the grace to follow it.”

St. Elizabeth Hesselblad, pray for us.

06/02/2026

O blessed Saint Anthony, pray for us.

Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2026, for a Saint Anthony Festival as we gather in prayer, procession, and joyful fellowship.

The celebration begins with 11:00 AM Mass at Holy Family Church, followed by a procession to the Convent of Saint Bridget, where we will share in the traditional Blessing of the Bread. Food Truck for purchase, refreshments, and family activities.

May Saint Anthony intercede for our families, our parish, and our community.

All are warmly invited.

05/30/2026

Rejoicing in God’s goodness! ❤️

We are so grateful to the Good Lord for opening the way for Sr. Amor and Sr. Albina to return from the Philippines with their visas and rejoin us at the Columbus convent. What a joy it is to have them back with our community!

We also continue to pray and hope that, if God wills it, Sr. Cicily will soon be able to return as well. Thank you to everyone who has supported us with your prayers throughout this journey.

God is faithful, and we are deeply grateful for His many blessings. 🙏

05/26/2026

“Nothing is too small in the service of God! No sacrifice too great for the missionary whose heart is inflamed with love. The burning Heart of Jesus burning in us.”
— Saint Mother Elizabeth Hesselblad

Join the Bridgettine Sisters as we celebrate the Feast of Saint Mother Elizabeth Hesselblad on Thursday, June 4.

✨ Holy Mass at 7:00 AM at the Convent followed by breakfast and fellowship with the Sisters.

All are welcome to come pray, celebrate, and honor the beautiful witness of our order’s 2nd foundress.

Please kindly RSVP by June 1 if you are able to attend. [email protected]

05/22/2026

This week’s Mass readings have spoken so beautifully about the unity of Christians — such a beautiful reflection of the Bridgettine way of life. Like the early disciples, we continue walking together “with one mind in prayer,” trusting that God is guiding us on the right path.

Everything unfolds in God’s perfect timing, and we are truly blessed to share this journey together.

“May they all be one, as You, Father, are in Me and I in You.” — John 17:21

“That they may be one just as we are one.” — John 17:11

“All these were persevering with one mind in prayer.” — Acts 1:14

“Take courage, I have conquered the world.” — John 16:33

Address

40 Grubb Street
Columbus, OH
43215

Telephone

+16148245807

Website

https://bridgettines.com/

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