Come, let us adore Christ,
truly present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

A Life Hidden in Christ

We are the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration (PCPA) at Sancta Clara Monastery in Canton, Ohio. We are cloistered, contemplative nuns dedicated to the Franciscan form of radical Gospel living and to the Eucharistic adoration in a spirit of reparative thanksgiving.

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Eucharistic

We carry out the church's vocation of praise, thanksgiving and love. In Eucharistic adoration, we find the most effective means of growing in holiness and of contributing to the salvation of the world.
Contemplative

We support and make fruitful the apostolic activity of the whole church by our life of prayer, especially celebration of the liturgy and daily self-offering.
Franciscan

We walk joyfully the footsteps of the poor and humble Jesus in the spirit of holy simplicity, humility and poverty as taught by St. Francis and St. Clare.
Enclosure

We observe papal enclosure and are physically separated from those in the world, but spiritually united with them in the Heart of Christ.

Support Us in Our Life of Prayer

Following the Franciscan traditions, we rely totally on the Divine Providence and generosity of our friends and benefactors to sustain our life of prayer for the salvation of the souls! Please support us and become our partners and collaborators in our mission of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration. You will be remembered in our daily prayers, sacrifices, and prayer intentions. We are truly blessed with all the supports we receive.

Make a Donation

You may donate online through our website or send a check via mail. All donations are tax-deductible.

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Sanctuary Guild

Sign up for Sanctuary Guild and keep the candles burning day and night before the Blessed Sacrament at our sanctuary.

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Rosary Walk

Help us to create our Rosary Walk by purchasing a brick. Click the link below to go to the brick ordering website to order your brick today!

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Amazon Wishlist

For those interested in donating supplies, please consider our Amazon wishlist as we keep up-to-date with the most needed items.

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Bread & Soup Sale

Join us for the upcoming sales of our delicious homemade soup and bread.
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Gift Shop

Visit our gift shop located at the entrance of the main office. Our handmade rosaries and cards and a selection of spiritual books and statues are on display.

Upcoming Events

Sancta Clara
Annual Family Picnic

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Join us for 10:00 AM Mass celebrated by Most Reverend Bishop David Bonnar, followed by our annual Family Picnic until 3:00 PM. All food will be provided!

Please note: There will be no 9:00 AM Mass on this day.

Zucchini Bread &
Summer Pies Sale

Saturday August 22, 2026

Enjoy the taste of summer with our homemade zucchini bread and delicious seasonal pies, lovingly prepared to support our monastery. Reserve your zucchini bread by pre-ordering onlinor by phone! Summer pies will be available for walk-in purchases only.

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