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Saint Clare of Assissi

Inspired by the teachings of St. Francis, she founded the Order of Poor Ladies, a monastic religious order for women in the Franciscan tradition.

Clare wrote their Rule of Life, the first set of monastic guidelines known to have been written by a woman.

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Saint Agnes of Assisi - younger sister of Clare, founding member of the Poor Clares

Assisi Heights - Sisters of St. Francis

Rochester, MN