The Poor Clares follow the Rule of St. Clare — which was approved by Pope Innocent IV two days before Clare’s death in 1253 — and take vows of poverty, obedience, and chastity.

LUBBOCK – The Catholic community of Saint Clare of Assisi Church began celebrating Masses on Ash Wednesday. The Catholic Diocese of Lubbock’s newest community will celebrate Masses in worship ...

During his homily, Archbishop Jedraszewski said St. Clare of Assisi sewed special shoes for St. Francis to “ease his pain” caused by stigmata and that “many people describing Francis wrote ...

Set in 1211 Italy, playwright Chiara Atik tells the story of St Clare of Assisi, founder of the Order of Poor Ladies (later called The Poor Clares), who renounced her family’s wealth and status and ...

In this presentation, Catherine M. Mooney discusses highlights of her recent book on Clare of Assisi’s and her allies’ struggles and shares her current research on how Clare, after her death, was ...

CNA Staff, Oct 4, 2023 / 17:06 pm. On the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the faithful gathered at the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, to honor the beloved Italian saint and celebrate ...

During the brunch, the parish that’s dedicated to Clare of Assisi, ... In 1936, St. Clare School opened its doors with an elementary school and Sister Mary Dominic served as its first principal.

Denver, Colo., Aug 11, 2023 / 10:13 am. On Aug. 11, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Clare of Assisi, a woman born into a noble family who was moved by St. Francis’ preaching and ...