Mother Angelica

Religious Leader

Birthday April 20, 1923

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Canton, OH

DEATH DATE Mar 27, 2016 (92)

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About

Franciscan nun and television personality best known for founding the Eternal Word Television Network.

Before Fame

She grew up impoverished during the Great Depression.

Trivia

Her first program, Mother Angelica Live, started airing on Tuesday and Wednesday nights in the early 80's.

Family Life

Her father was a tailor of Italian decent.

Associated With

She received the papal medal Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice from Pope Benedict XVI in 2009.