St. Clare’s Convent

Address

St. Clare’s Convent,
School Community,
Bangalore Road,
Krishnagiri – 635 001,
Tamil Nadu.

Telephone: (04343) 231536,
Hr. Sec. School:  236044.

No of Religious : 14

Services

It was on November 28, 1934 that the missionaries set foot on Indian soil and on Nov. 29th they reached Krishnagiri. The Bishop of Salem gave them a plot of land and a house as living quarters as well as the small dispensary and a primary school which were catering mainly to the needs of the poor to start their activities. The school was maintained by public donations and contributions from Parents.

Mother Marie François, a stalwart in the development of St. Clare’s School began her mission by going round the streets of Krishnagiri and into the homes of people in search of students. She would come back everyday with a small group of children holding each others’ hands. Krishnagiri was backward in the field of education and this initiative slowly but surely enlightened the parents and the number of children increased gradually.

Up to 1982 the Community was together and it was bifurcated on 30th Nov 1982 to facilitate better functioning according to the apostolate. Thus our Community was formed as St. Clare’s School Community. Today, the campus of St. Clare’s is like a bee-hive with the students of 3 different schools namely: The Primary School and the Higher Secondary in the vernacular medium and another Primary school with English as the medium of instruction. Through our apostolate of education we train the young to meet the challenges of life, to create the family spirit and sensitivity to the poor, compassion for the weak and empathy for the disadvantaged. Children in the age group of 3 to 18 are educated. The poor and the less privileged have always found a place in our schools.

In the parish, the FSM share the joy of the parish team in proclaiming the Good News through faith formation, services at the sub-stations and other parish activities. A few economically weak students are given free education to enable them to become in turn skilled bread winners of their families. Domestic workers are also helped in their difficulties. Thus, the charism of our Mother Foundress and the congregation keep the lamp lit by our first sisters burning over the last 75 years.