Sister Monica Clare: From Hollywood to a Holy Life

Sister Monica Clare is a nun with the community of St. John Baptist, an Episcopal religious order based in Mendham, New Jersey. Sister Monica, formerly known as Claudette Monica Powell, had what many considered a glamorous Hollywood life as a photo editor at a Los Angeles-based advertising agency. She gave up that world and all her personal possessions to dedicate her life to helping others. Read more about Sister Monica's church. Read more about The Passionistas Project.   Hear more from Sister Monica Clare: Sister Monica on her secret to a rewarding life Sister Monica on her definition of success Sister Monica on her proudest achievement Sister Monica on her biggest challenge Sister Monica on her day to day life as a nun Sister Monica on advice to a young woman who wants to be a nun Sister Monica on the pop culture icon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices