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 Yes, I was puzzled that I did not find St. Clare 
who was associated with St. Francis of Assisi.  I learned about HER when I 
called the local St. Clare church. 
Laurel 
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    John and all:  When I was searching for 
    the "real" St Clair several years ago, I came across the book 
    containing the names of "French Saints"  (my term, I forget 
    the title of the book), and the point was made that these were individuals 
    which were consecrated by the Norman Church, not the Roman Church.  
    Only Clare appeared in the book of Roman Saints.  I sent a translation 
    of the French story on Clair to Niven, which he referred to earlier this 
    month.  I don't know what the problems were between the two branches of 
    Catholic church, but those of Norman persuasion were obviously going their 
    own way.  When someone confirms this, it will clarify the matter for 
    those who have been attempting to identify our St Clair in Catholic church 
    writings. 
    Richard 
Ray  
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