Second Order of Saint Francis

The Second Order of Saint Francis, also known as the Poor Clares, is a monastic religious community founded by Saint Clare of Assisi and Saint Francis of Assisi in the 13th century. It comprises women who dedicate their lives to living simply, poverty, prayer, and community service, following the Franciscan spiritual tradition. They focus on contemplation, maintaining a cloistered life within a monastery, and supporting the broader Franciscan mission through spiritual devotion. Their vows emphasize humility, poverty, and a deep commitment to living out the Gospel in a life marked by prayer and service.