Happy, indeed, is she to whom it is given to cling with all her heart to Him Whose contemplation is our refreshment, Whose graciousness is our joy, Whose gentleness fills us to overflowing.

-St. Clare of Assisi

                    

Saint Joseph Adoration Monastery is home to our community of Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration.  It was established in 1956 as a foundation from our Cleveland Monastery. The community is a pontifical, contemplative order of cloistered Nuns with the privilege of solemn vows, papal enclosure and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. We wear the traditional habit and have a special love for our Holy Father and the Church.  In 2002, several sisters from Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, founded by Mother Angelica, were sent to begin a new chapter in the life of this Portsmouth Community. May the Lord draw many young souls to share in our life of adoration and thanksgiving.

 

 

Saint Joseph Adoration Monastery

2311 Stockham Lane

Portsmouth, OH 45662-3049