Angelic Sisters of Saint Paul

The Angelic Sisters of Saint Paul (Latin: Sorores Angelicae Sancti Pauli) are a Roman Catholic religious order founded by Anthony Maria Zaccaria in Milan in 1535.[1][2] The order is a female branch of the Barnabite Fathers.

Angelic Sisters of St. Paul
Latin: Sorores Angelicae Sancti Pauli
AbbreviationASP
Formation1535 (1535)
FounderAnthony Mary Zaccaria
Founded atMilan, Italy
TypeCatholic religious order
HeadquartersMilan, Italy
Superior General
Elaine Alnaissi, ASP
Parent organization
Catholic Church

References
  1. Biography of St. Anthony Zaccaria, Barnabites page, Ecclesia Web Service for Catholics
  2. Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "St. Antonio Maria Zaccaria" . Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
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