The Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration are a branch of the Order of Saint Clare (Poor Clares), a contemplative Order of nuns in the Franciscan tradition. The Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration were founded in France in 1854 by Marie Claire Bouillevaux, and are cloistered nuns dedicated to the Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Originally named the Franciscan Nuns of the Most Blessed Sacrament, the Order is also known as the Poor Clare Nuns of Perpetual Adoration, and is a Pontifical contemplative Order with the privilege of solemn vows, papal enclosure, and solemn exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament. The Poor Clare of Perpetual Adoration is a Second Order of Saint Francis of Assisi. After its founding, the Order quickly spread from France to Poland and Austria. The first American Foundation was established in 1921 by Mother Agnes in the Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio. In 1925, the Cleveland monastery became one of the first cloistered communities in North America to receive the privilege of solemn vows. Today, the nuns wear a traditional habit with cord and Franciscan crown rosary. They chant the entire Divine Office every day. Extern Sisters live inside the cloister and work outside the cloister, greeting and assisting visitors, shopping, and taking care of the public side of the monastery. One of the best known Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration is Mother Angelica, who began her vocation in the Cleveland monastery, and later founded the Eternal Word Television Network and the Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Alabama.
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Proceeds from the sale of all Catholic articles offered in this online shopping area will help provide for the needs of the Poor Clare Nuns of Perpetual Adoration. Included are books by Mother Angelica and others, CDs, icon items, coffee and coffee mugs, cards and stationery, Rosaries, statues, tapestries, framed art and prints. A full product list is featured, and orders may be made online. Its shipping and return policies are included.
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Our Lady of Solitude Monastery
Also known as the Desert Nuns, the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration are located in Tonopah, Arizona. The Franciscan contemplative Adorers of the Most Blessed Sacrament began in 2005, completed their chapel in 2010, and are currently constructing their monastery building. The history and charism of Saint Francis and the Poor Clares are put forth, along with the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration, and the monastery in Arizona. Information on joining the Order are included.
https://desertnuns.com/
Poor Clare of Perpetual Adoration - Saint Joseph Adoration Monastery
Situated in Cleveland County, North Carolina, the monastery is being merged with the Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Hanceville, Alabama, but with provisions for a future return to North Carolina. Information about the move are posted here, along with its building plans in North Carolina, which are currently on hold, and its fund-raising ministries selling altar bread, including an online order form.
http://www.stjosephmonastery.com/
Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration
The Nuns of Poor Clare of Perpetual Adoration are contemplative women who share in the charism of Saints Francis and Clare, as well as it founder, Marie Claire Bouillvaux. A profile and history of the Order, its founders and others who played a significant part in its ministries are highlighted. Its services and ministries are discussed, and information is offered to those who desire to become a member of the Order, including the degrees of candidacy, postulancy, novitiate, and profession.
http://www.poorclares.org/
The Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration
The Poor Clare Nuns of Perpetual Adoration are a Pontifical Contemplative Order of cloistered nuns with the privilege of solemn vows, papal enclosure, and solemn exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament. A history of the Poor Clare of Perpetual Adoration are put forth, including its monastery in Cleveland, liturgical schedules, and gift shop. Photos of the interior of Saint Paul's Shrine are included.
http://www.thepoorclares.com/
