Angela Vallese was born in 1854 in Italy and felt called from a young age to help spread knowledge of Jesus and bring souls to him. She joined the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians and became the first FMA missionary, leading an expedition to South America in 1877. As a missionary for 36 years in Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile, Angela translated the Gospel into life through her tireless work, serving others despite difficulties. She remained devoted to spreading the charism of the FMA throughout her missionary career.