SAINT OF THE DAY APRIL 25 ST MARK, EVANGELIST ST. FRANCA OF PIACENZA (FRANCA VISALTA), ABBESS

SAINT OF THE DAY APRIL 25 ST MARK, EVANGELIST ST. FRANCA OF PIACENZA (FRANCA VISALTA), ABBESS Born of a noble family from Piacenza, Franca entered the Benedictine convent of St Syrus, and became abbess at a young age. Her attempt to restore discipline encountered strong opposition, so she became abbess of the Cistercian abbey of Montelana, later transferred to Pittoli. She died in 1218.