Mother Angela Maria del Giglio 1691 Angela was born in Vicenza, Italy on February 7. 1684 She came to Assisi. 1697 Angela professed as a Third Order Secular. 1702 During Lent, she met Marcheselli, who was a preacher in Assisi. 1702 Founded the convent 1736 Shortly before Mother Angela died, she saved the arch. Father Joseph Anthony recorded, “She was the foundress of this house, built by her despite many challenges. Woman of great spirit, and always crucified within, she never thought this other than God’s glory. She ruled this house for 34 years with prudence and zeal. She was both strict and loving, so that her daughters loved and feared her, and consequently she was greatly lamented in death.” Story%20of%20Arch.htmlshapeimage_2_link_0
Father Joseph Anthony Marcheselli, OFM Conv. 1676 Joseph Anthony was born in Casalmaggiore, Italy on February 28. 1691 He entered the Conventual Franciscan Friars in Bologna at the age of fifteen. 1699 After studies in Ravenna, he was ordained. 1701 He was sent to Assisi. 1713 He wrote the Instructions for Angela’s congregation. 1725 He came back to Assisi from Rome to stay. 1742 Father Joseph Anthony died. Viceprovince of the Immaculate Conception, USA Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Assisi (Suore Francescane Missionarie di Assisi - SFMA)
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