Romans-sur-Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Monastère Sainte-Claire
A monastery of Poor Clares at Romans-sur-Isère, in the Drôme.
The diocese of Valence published a statement on 17 July 2026 confirming a 2019 decision of the Holy See that the community, now four elderly sisters, is to be regrouped with another Poor Clare community; the sisters say they want to end their days in the monastery. Zenit (6 August 2026) lists Romans among houses that have announced their closure.
Before you act. The diocesan statement itself was not loaded; the timetable and the future of the buildings are not known. The sisters contest the move.
Last checked 9 November 2026. Parts of this entry could not be fully confirmed; see the note above.
Épinac, France
A joint statement of 7 October 2026 by the bishop of Autun, the prioress general and the Jeunesse-Lumière school says the sisters will leave at the end of 2026. The Family of Bethlehem remains owner and lends the site to the school of prayer and mission from September 2027; the church stays open.
Jonquières, France
The bishop of Beauvais, Noyon and Senlis announced on 21 April 2026 that the community is closing: six aging sisters remain and no reinforcement has come. They are leaving over the following months for other Carmels or care homes; the future of the building and of the memorial crypt of the martyrs is still being discussed.