Saint Angela Merici
Also known as: Angela of Merici; Angela de Marici
Feast Day
27 January; formerly 1 June; formerly 31 May
Born
21 March 1474 at Desenzano, Lake Garda, Italy
Died
24 January 1540 at Brescia, Italy; interred in the church of Saint Afra, Brescia, Italy; body incorrupt
Canonized
24 May 1807 by Pope Pius VII
Beatified
30 April 1768 by Pope Clement XIII (cultus confirmation)
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Saint Angela Merici, born on March 21, 1474, in Desenzano, Lake Garda, Italy, was a devout Franciscan tertiary who went on to establish the Institute of Saint Ursula, also known as the Ursuline Sisters. At the age of 15, Angela received a vision that foretold her future role in inspiring devout women in their religious vocation.
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