St.Francis of Assisi
St.Francis of Assisi
.Catholic AnswerSt. Clare of Assisi, was the co-founder, along with St. Francis of Assisi, of the Poor Clares - the female branch of the Franciscans, and their first abbess.
I think we can safely say the Franciscans did accept female intellectuals, because there were Franciscan orders specifically for contemplative nuns. They were called the Poor Clares by many people.
Poor Clares was created in 1212.
Capuchin Poor Clares was created in 1538.
Saint Clare of Assisi was a friend of St. Francis. She founded the sister Order of the Franciscans called The Poor Clares. See link below.
Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration was created in 1854.
St. Clare of Assisi was a founder of the Order of Poor Ladies, or Poor Clares. She was a nun and abbess, known for her dedication to a life of poverty, humility, and service to others.
The Poor Clares were founded in the year 1912. The Poor Clares settled down in Victoria but later moved to Duncan in 1973 because the building in Victoria was too costly to maintain.
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St. Clare of Assisi.
Yes, first female in the Franciscan Order- sometimes called Poor Clares.