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Sœur Angèle

Sœur Angèle, née Angiola Rizzardo, is an Italian-born Canadian religious sister, cooking teacher, television personality, chef and author known in Quebec for popularizing simple cooking.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Sœur Angèle is an Italian-born Canadian religious sister and television personality who popularized simple cooking in Quebec. Known for her cooking segments on Radio-Canada, she became a beloved media figure.

Early life and religious vocation

Born Angiola Rizzardo in Cavaso del Tomba, Italy, in 1938, she immigrated to Quebec at age 17. She joined the Montreal religious community Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil and combined her faith with a career in education.

Teaching and media career

Sœur Angèle trained in cooking and later taught at the Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec. She became widely known through television cooking segments on Radio-Canada's Allô Boubou, becoming a familiar face in Quebec households.

Legacy and philanthropy

She authored cookbooks and a biography, and founded a charitable foundation that supports culinary students in Quebec. Her work continues to influence Canadian culinary education and popular culture.

In short

  • Born in Italy and moved to Quebec at age 17.
  • Joined a Montreal religious community and taught cooking.
  • Rose to fame on Quebec television with simple cooking segments.
  • Founded a foundation to support culinary students.
Canadian angle

Sœur Angèle is a notable figure in Quebec popular culture and culinary education, and her career is closely associated with Canadian French-language television, Montreal religious life and Quebec’s hospitality training sector.

Quick questions

Who is Sœur Angèle?
She is an Italian-born Canadian religious sister, cook, author and television personality best known in Quebec for her cooking teaching and media appearances.
What is Sœur Angèle known for?
She is known for teaching cooking, appearing on Quebec television, and promoting simple cuisine.
Is there a foundation linked to Sœur Angèle?
Yes. A foundation in her name supports culinary students in Quebec.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C5%93ur_Ang%C3%A8le
    Supports: Birth name, nationality, occupations, and general biographical overview.
  2. Librairies Boyer — https://www.librairiesboyer.qc.ca/produit/biographie/107031-soeur-angele.html
    Supports: Birth year, origin in Italy, and biographical context.
  3. TV5MONDE — https://information.tv5monde.com/terriennes/quebec-soeur-angele-ou-la-cuisine-en-cadeau-1563073
    Supports: Immigration to Quebec, religious community, culinary career, television presence, and books.
  4. Radio-Canada — https://presse.radio-canada.ca/television/14306/soeur-angele-la-derniere-rebelle-un-entretien-chaleureux-avec-andre-robitaille/
    Supports: Arrival in Canada, teaching role, and television breakthrough on Allô Boubou.
  5. Fondation Sœur Angèle — https://fondationsoeurangele.com/a-propos-soeur-angele/
    Supports: Foundation, educational mission, and ongoing public activity.
  6. Réalisatrices Équitables — https://realisatrices-equitables.com/dames-des-vues/films/soeur-angele-les-grands-reportages-personnalites/
    Supports: Immigration, religious life, teaching, and television career summary.