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.

  • 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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Effective May 6th, there will be no mass and adoration in the chapel due to renovation. However, our daily celebration of mass and the exposition of the Eucharist will take place in the O’Dea Room.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Mass Times

Every day of the week at 9 AM
(no vigil mass on Saturday for Sunday)

Public Adoration Hours

Every day of the week
7:15 AM — 5:30 PM

Sancta Clara Monastery
Annual Gala

Sunday, May 25, 2025

You’re invited to the Sancta Clara Annual Gala at St. George Social Center with a special guest Dr. Ronald Sobecks, MD, Author of the book “Divine Mercy Trumph Over Cancer”.

Mass at 10:30 followed by the brunch and auction (both live and online/silent). We thank you all in advance for your support as the money goes to help our monastery.

Glimpses of the Cloistered Life

Take a peek into the life of a cloistered Sister and how we pray, work, celebrate the holy days and so much more.

The videos were made by the Divine Revival, the Catholic Filmmakers whose mission is to show the truth and beauty of God’s Church. We thank them for their generosity in sharing their talents and time for the glory of the Lord!

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.

    Donate

  • 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!

    Order a Brick

  • 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.

“Happy the soul to whom it is given to attain this life with Christ, to cleave with all one’s heart to him whose beauty all the heavenly hosts behold forever […] for he is the brightness of eternal glory, the splendor of eternal light, the mirror without spot.”

— St. Clare of Assisi