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| Community Profile |
| Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration, St. Joseph Monastery |
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| Community Information |
International? | Seven countries |
No. in community (professed members) | 8 |
Year founded | 1956 |
Generalate/ motherhouse | Autonomous |
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Represented in US (Arch)dioceses | Columbus, OH |
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| About Us |
Mission statement/description
These Poor Clares are Franciscan cloistered, contemplative nuns with solemn vows who live in the spirit of St. Clare. This community is dedicated to perpetual adoration of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament in a spirit of reparative thanksgiving. |
Qualifications for entry
Single woman; at least high school education; Catholic in good standing; good physical and psychological health. |
Formation program
One year postulancy; two years novitiate; five years in temporary vows before solemn profession. |
Age range/limit
18-35 |
Consider belated vocations?
No |
Belated/late vocations explanation
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Institute on Religious Life, P.O. Box 7500, Libertyville, IL 60048-7500
Tel: (847) 573-8975 - Fax: (847) 573-8960 |
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