As of 2011, there were over 20,000 Poor Clare nuns in over 75 countries throughout the world. They follow several different observances and are organized into federations. The Poor Clares follow the …

Poor Clare, any member of the Franciscan Order of St. Clare, a Roman Catholic religious order of nuns cofounded by St. Clare and St. Francis of Assisi in Italy in 1212. The Poor Clares are considered the …

Over eight hundred years ago, a poor man named Francis Bernadone preached the holy Gospel to a young noblewoman, Clare Offreduccio. Francis kindled the fire of Christ’s love in Clare, and the …

The Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration is one of the branches of the Order of St. Clare. Its origins date back to the thirteenth century to the Franciscan movement initiated by St. Francis and St. Clare in …

During this time Saint Francis and Saint Clare appeared to her and taught her the history of the Franciscan and Poor Clare Orders. She was given deep knowledge of their life and their charisms.

After vainly seeking to found convents in New York, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia, they went to New Orleans but soon removed to Cleveland, Ohio, where they were joined by a community of German …

Contemplative nuns who live a life of prayer, community and joy. The first thing you need to know is that a Poor Clare is a nun - meaning that she lives in one monastery (usually) for her whole life. She …

The Poor Clares are a religious order founded by Saint Claire of Assisi. They are part of the Franciscan family of Saint Francis of Assisi. Their rule of life advocates an evangelical life of poverty and …

The new rule was soon adopted by other convents and forms the basis of the second grand division of the Poor Clares. It is an adaptation of the Franciscan Rule to the needs of the Second Order.

Founded by St. Clare in 1212, the Order of St. Clare is in reality an immense family of monasteries dotting every continent. "Transform yourself wholly into the Divine Substance." To the three vows of …