Saint Clare of Assisi

Welcome to San Damiano

In the spirit of St. Francis, this retreat center opens its doors to refugees.
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Saint Clare surrounded by her sisters

Quotes from St. Clare of Assisi

Enjoy these holy words from St. Clare of Assisi!
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Fresco of Saint Francis of Assisi

Notes from a Friar: The Core Teachings of St. Francis

The bedrock of St. Francis' ministry is the foundation under which his brothers walk today.
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Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi with animals

St. Francis and His Canticle of the Creatures

We all owe a great debt to St. Francis of Assisi and to his Canticle of the Creatures for leading us to the conviction that all brother and sister creatures make up one family under God’s loving care.
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Illustration of Saint Clare

St. Clare’s Gamble

Many people thought Clare of Assisi, a noblewoman, was wasting her life by living as a cloistered nun at San Damiano. She proved them wrong.
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St. Francis and the Feast of Pardon

The Feast of Pardon, as it is called in Italy, always attracts thousands of visitors and pilgrims to Assisi.
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