Community Profile

Poor Clare Monastery of Our Lady of Guadalupe Rev. Mother M. Angela, P.C.C. Vocation Directress 809 E 19th St Roswell, NM 88201-7599 505-622-0868 www.poorclaresroswell.com

Community Information

International? The Order is worldwide No. in community (professed members) 22 Year founded 1948 Generalate/ motherhouse Autonomous Province/federation Poor Clare Federation of Mary Immaculate Represented in US (Arch)dioceses Las Cruces, NM

About Us

Mission statement/description As daughters of Saints Francis and Clare, we cherish their legacy of burning love for Jesus in the Holy Eucharist, steadfast loyalty to the Vicar of Christ and Holy Church, and a life of joyous Gospel poverty. Our daily life of prayer, work and recreation revolves around Holy Mass and the Divine Office, beginning each midnight with the Office of Matins. Our enclosure bears witness that only God can fill the deepest longing of the human heart. We reach out the arms of our prayer and penance to embrace the needs and hurts of all the world. Qualifications for entry High school education required, normal good health and intelligence. An open, teachable mind and a willing, generous heart are necessary. Formation program Formation is in the monastery to which one is called. One year of postulancy, two years novitiate, three to four years temporary vows before solemn perpetual profession. Age range/limit 18-30 Consider belated vocations? Yes Belated/late vocations explanation Exceptions are sometimes made, but not beyond 40.