Feast of St. Clare 2025

St. Clare's significance is enhanced by her unique charism—a special gift from the Holy Spirit, given to her with exceptional fullness and strength. She acted as a counselor to many Popes, Cardinals, Bishops, Priests, and fellow female religious leaders..

Clare highlights the crucial role of women, both in the Franciscan story and within the Catholic Church. As a contemporary of Francis of Assisi, St. Clare was the first female founder of a religious order to be granted permission by the Church hierarchy to write her own Rule for the Poor Clare Sisters, a remarkable achievement for her time. She established a contemplative order, was a talented writer, a compassionate spiritual director, and served as a role model for women.