The Lady Poverty Region is divided into four fraternity clusters by geographic location: central, eastern, southwest, and northwest. The clusters are named for qualities St. Francis exemplified: Eastern: Cluster of Perfect Joy; Southwest: Cluster of Compassion; Central: Cluster of Love; Northwest: Cluster of Goodness.
The Clusters were formed to assist the Regional Fraternity in promoting and advancing the Franciscan charism among the members of the fraternities in each Cluster. It easier to initiate or promote activity or activities for advancing Franciscan charism with a smaller group than the entire Regional Fraternity. Cluster gatherings are not limited to transitus celebrations, retreats or Days of Reflection, but may also be workshops, or simple social occasions. The Cluster
group is meant to be its own level of fraternity between the local fraternity and the regional fraternity. Please
contact us to promote any Cluster activities on our website.
CLUSTER OF LOVE
Alverno, Conway
San Damiano, Export
St. Augustine, Pittsburgh
St. Francis of Assisi, Pittsburgh
Stigmata, Allison Park
CLUSTER OF PERFECT JOY
Mary, Queen of Angels, Altoona
Padre Pio, Cumberland
St. Bonaventure, Loretto
St. Anthony of Padua, Johnstown
St. Clare, Punxsutawney
St. Elizabeth, Loretto
CLUSTER OF COMPASSION
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Washington
Portiuncula Fraternity of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus