Clerks Regular of St. Paul

The Clerks Regular of St. Paul, also known as the Barnabites, are a Roman Catholic religious order founded in 1530 in Milan by Saint Antonio Maria Zaccaria. This order is devoted to the study of the Pauline Letters and engages in preaching and charitable work.12

Clerks regular, a form of religious life that developed in the 16th century, are directed toward active ministry. Like other religious communities, members take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. The Barnabites, named after the church of St. Barnabas which became their headquarters, perform missionary and educational work, guided by the teachings of St. Paul. The order has monasteries in several countries, including Italy, Austria, Belgium, Spain, and South America.31