Angela Merici founded the Company of Saint Ursula in Italy in 1535, marking a pivotal shift in women's consecrated life.
On November 25, 1535, Angela Merici founded the Company of Saint Ursula in Brescia, Italy. This group of 28 women, under the patronage of Saint Ursula, committed themselves to a new form of consecrated life, dedicated to inculcating Christian values in family, society, and the church. The significance of this event lay in its radical departure from the norms of the time—allowing women to maintain their presence in familial and societal spheres while living dedicated religious lives. This formation marked a pivotal shift in extending the roles women could undertake within the church's teachings and social life.
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