March 6, 2026

May 2nd to the 4th Federation Council Meeting

The Federation Council meeting was held at the Monastery of Saint Clare, Chesterfield, NJ on May 2nd to Mary 4th.
From left to right: Sisters Etta L Patton, Abbess of Monastery in Chesterfield, Jane Sorensen, Montana, Anne Bartal, Langhorne, PA, Donna Padalino, Chesterfield, Friar Tom Hartle OFM, Religious Assistant for the Poor Clares, and Nancy Shinely , Travelers Rest, SC. Also Tom and the Photographer on a selfie.

April 29, 2019 Around the Monastery Gardens

April 28 – Sunday within the Octave -A Friar Life Returns

More Earth day April 22. 2019

Let us be good Stewarts of God’s Good Earth.

Earth Day April 22, 2019- CANTICLE OF THE SUN

Holy Saturday, April 20, 2019 with Friar Dan Horan OFM

Good Saturday In Persona Christi

Holy Thursday April 18, 2019 with Friar Dan Horan OFM

April 15 Fire at the Notre Dame in Paris GLORIOUS RUINS – HILLSONG LIVE (Lyric Video)

This picture is one that we will remember. We are the people of the Cross and the Lord alone leads us. Prayers for the people of France

The Cross still stood. 
Easter blessings and Thanksgiving always for His Presence in our life.

Welcome to our Holy Week Services

The Poor Clares of Chesterfield Invite you to our Holy Week Services Call to make a reservation 609-324-2638
Friar Dan Horan OFM will be the celebrant at all of the Services.
Friar Daniel P. Horan OFM is a Franciscan friar, Roman Catholic priest, theologian, and author. He is currently an assistant professor of systematic theology and spirituality at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.
The service times::
April 18th Holy Thursday – 7:00PM
April 19th Good Friday – 3:00PM
April 20th Easter Vigil – 7:00PM
Space is limited
Call to make a reservation – 609-324-2638