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

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

    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.

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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.

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    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.

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Jubilee Year of
Saint Francis of Assisi

The 800th Anniversary of the Transitus of our holy father St. Francis to Eternal Life in Christ.

January 10, 2026 – January 10, 2027

Sancta Clara Monastery is designated as a Pilgrimage Site for the Jubilee of St. Francis of Assisi. In this time of celebration;, we cordially invite all the faithful to take an active part in this exceptional Jubilee. The conditions for receiving the Plenary Indulgence are: visit a Franciscan church, receive communion, confess within eight days before/after, pray for the Pope's intentions, and reflect prayerfully on the life of the saint.

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Easter Bread Sale

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Join us for our traditional Agnus Dei/Easter Bread Sale on Saturday, March 2026 from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Monastery.

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