Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery
Contact
Sr. Mary Jacinta P.C.P.A.
Our Lady of the Angels Monastery
3222 County Road 548
Hanceville, AL 35077
vocations@olamshrine.com
www.olamnuns.com
Dioceses
Birmingham, AL
Mission
The Poor Clare Nuns of Perpetual Adoration (P.C.P.A.) are cloistered, contemplative nuns, dedicated to perpetual adoration of Our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament. As members of the Second Order of St. Francis of Assisi, we unite the Franciscan form of Gospel living with special dedication to Eucharistic adoration in a spirit of thanksgiving. Remaining always with the Lord, we hold in prayer the Church, all priests and missionaries, and all in need.
Qualifications
Those aspiring to our community must have graduated from high school, practiced the faith at least four years, be mature in their faith and have a deep desire to totally consecrate themselves to the adoration of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament.
Formation
All formation of the nuns takes place within the monastery. Initial formation begins with a year of aspirancy, followed by a year of postulancy, and then two years as a novice. Five years in simple temporary vows follow which then leads to the culmination in solemn perpetual vows. The years of formation prepare one for a lifelong spousal consecration to Christ and commitment to His Church.
International
Represented in 7 countries
Belated Vocations
Transfer sisters and sisters who have been formed in the spirit of any other community are not accepted.