📚 Mother Angelica

Mother Angelica, born Rita Antoinette Rizzo, was an American Poor Clare nun best known for founding the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN). Born in Canton, Ohio, in 1923, she experienced a difficult childhood and later entered religious life with the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration. Through prayer, perseverance, and trust in Divine Providence, she became a prominent voice in Catholic media and evangelization.

In 1981, Mother Angelica founded EWTN, beginning with a small television studio in the monastery garage. Her direct, warm, and often humorous teaching helped bring Catholic programming to audiences around the world. She remained devoted to prayer, the Eucharist, and the Blessed Virgin Mary throughout her life.

Lived: April 20, 1923 – March 27, 2016 | Founded: EWTN, 1981

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Lived
April 20, 1923 – March 27, 2016
Founded
EWTN, 1981

Mother Angelica, born Rita Antoinette Rizzo, was an American Poor Clare nun best known for founding the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN). Born in Canton, Ohio, in 1923, she experienced a difficult childhood and later entered religious life with the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration. Through prayer, perseverance, and trust in Divine Providence, she became a prominent voice in Catholic media and evangelization.

In 1981, Mother Angelica founded EWTN, beginning with a small television studio in the monastery garage. Her direct, warm, and often humorous teaching helped bring Catholic programming to audiences around the world. She remained devoted to prayer, the Eucharist, and the Blessed Virgin Mary throughout her life.

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