Our History
The Founders chose the name of St. Mary Of The Angels because St. Francis of Assisi honoured the Virgin Mary under this title and made the sanctuary of the Portiuncula the cradle of his Order. It is affiliated to the Third Order Regular of St. Francis of Assisi, and it is a Religious Institute of the Pontifical Right.
The Mission activities of our Institute are spread to France, England, India, Ethiopia Brazil and Tanzania. In 1892, the Sisters arrived at Mhow, Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. They began their mission work by starting a needle work centre for the poor women of the area. Later on, seeing the need of education, they started an English medium school followed by a Hindi medium school and hostel for girls.
The FSMA Novitiate in India was established at Mhow in 1949. As the number of Indian sisters and missionary enterprises increased, the FSMA mission in India became a province of the Congregation in 1967. The further growth of the province necessitated its bifurcation into Mhow Province and Jaipur Province, each with its own Provincial Council and Novitiate.
Our Mission
To live and proclaim the Gospel through prayer, service, and witness.
To foster holistic education and formation that empowers individuals and communities.
To promote values of compassion, inclusiveness, and social responsibility.
To collaborate in the mission of the Church for the transformation of society.
To care for creation and uphold the sanctity of human life in all its forms.
Our Vision
To radiate the love of Christ through a life of faith, service, and compassion—building communities rooted in justice, peace, and dignity for all, especially the poor and marginalized.
Our Values
Faith & Spirituality – Rooted in prayer, guided by the Gospel, and committed to God’s will.
Service – Reaching out with love and compassion to the most vulnerable.
Integrity – Living with honesty, humility, and transparency.
Excellence – Striving for quality in mission, education, and service.
Community – Building unity in diversity through respect, dialogue, and collaboration.
Justice & Peace – Standing for truth, dignity, equality, and reconciliation.
Stewardship – Caring responsibly for creation and resources entrusted to us.