Welcome to the Poor Clares

The Poor Clares of Langhorne welcome you to our website. We are a contemplative community and part of the Franciscan family. Our lives are dedicated to praying for our Church and our world. We invite you to explore our website and get to know us.

Regular Mass Schedule

Monday - Saturday Mass 7:15 AM

Sunday Mass 8:15 AM

Please note changes are sometimes necessary due to the availability of priests. These are posted on our chapel door and under the Schedule of Events on this page.

Our Community and our Monastery



Poor Clares in the United States and Pennsylvania

Countess Anna Bentivoglio was a climber! From the age of five when she climbed onto a ledge in great St. Peter's in Rome (to the horror of Count and Lady Bentivoglio!), to later life. This was the aim of her life - to climb - she would do so physically and spiritually. Read more...

Schedule of Events

Second Fortnight for Freedom 6/21/13 through 7/4/13
All clergy and faithful of the Archdiocese encouraged to pray for protection of conscience rights and religious liberty.

Independence Day Holiday
Thursday, 7/4/13 Mass at 8:15 AM

Friday, 8/2/13 Feast of
Our Lady of the Angels
Portiuncula Indulgence for visiting our chapel
under the usual conditions

Triduum in honor of our Holy Mother St. Clare
Thursday, 8/8 7 PM
Friday, 8/9 7 PM
Saturday 8/10 7 PM

Sunday 8/11 Solemnity of St. Clare
Mass at 9:30 AM