Appeal of the Month

In the year 1212, the young and beautiful Chiara Offreduccio di Favarone slipped quietly out of her wealthy parental home, leaving behind her loved ones, her safety, and her comfort, in order to embrace a life of poverty, chastity, and obedience and give the rest of her life to Jesus. She would later be known to the world as Saint Clare of Assisi, the foundress of the Poor Clare nuns.

The convent of the Poor Clares in Gununsitoli, on the island of Weetebula in eastern Indonesia have asked for our help. They earn income from making candles and liturgical garments. The sisters need better equipment to produce the candles and garments, but do not have the money to purchase such equipment.

Will you help the Poor Clares with their subsistence?