Asissi

Saint Clare (Santa Chiara di Assisi) was an early follower of Saint Francis of Assisi and is best known as the founder of the Poor Clares, the female order of the Franciscans. After a life of piety and labor, including miraculously saving Assisi from attack on two occasions, Clare died in 1253. Seven years after her death, the incorrupt body of the newly canonized saint was interred in the Church of Santa Chiara in Assisi. By the 19th century when a new crypt was built for the Saint’s remains, it was discovered that Claire was no longer officially Incorrupt, yet her skeleton was in perfect condition. Today Saint Clare’s remains lie in a state of repose, covered in a wax figure dressed in the habit of her Order. 

May the staff, children, parents and friends at St. Clare's Catholic Primary School be guided by our patroness, St. Clare of Assisi and we may strive to follow her as a witness to Christ and become humble servants for the Lord. St. Clare, pray for us.

We were blessed to have been able to have Mass together everyday during our pilgrimage. Through the Eucharist, we were transformed into greater witnesses of Jesus. When we receive the Eucharist, we are one with Jesus. Today we celebrated Mass together at St. Clare's Basilica in Assisi. I put forward special prayers of intercession for you all at St.Clare's, Narellan Vale.