Angela Merici (1474-1540), the organizer of the Ursuline Sisters, was particularly intrigued by the education of children. One of her devotees, Mother Mary Xavier Le Bihan travelled from France to establish a minor pioneer township, Chatham.
Angela Merici (1474-1540), the leader of the Ursuline Sisters, had a keen interest in child education. One of her supporters, Mother Mary Xavier Le Bihan, traveled from France to create a small pioneering settlement called Chatham.