Franciscan Clarist Congregation

Abbreviation 

FCC

Founding Bishop : Rt. Rev. Dr. Charles Lavigne SJ
Founding Mothers :
Sr. Mariam Clara of Jesus
Sr. Coletta of Jesus
Sr. Agnes of Jesus
Sr. Mariam Thresia of Jesus
Sr. Mariam Magdalenaof Jesus 
Sr. Margareetha of Jesus
Sr. Mariam of Jesus
Sr. Anna of Jesus

Year of Foundation

1888 December 14

Place of Origin

Changanassery, Kerala, India

Charism 

FCC Charism is to attain Perfect Love experiencing personally

and intensely the self emptying love of the poor, humble and

crucified Jesus and leading a life of constant conversion and

penance bearing witness to the Gospel.

Status

Pontifical

Rite

Syro-Malabar

Superior General

 Mother Ann Joseph

Asst. Superior General 

Sr. Filby