St. Angela Merici
Italian Franciscan tertiary (1474-1540), founder of the Company of St. Ursula at Brescia in 1535 — the first congregation of women dedicated to the education of girls. Canonized 1807. Feast January 27.
Life & Times
Born: 1474 · Died: 1540 · From: Italy.
Patronage
St. Angela Merici is invoked as the patron of sick people, disabled people, girls’ education, ursulines. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Angela Merici, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.