Alfonsa Clerici was an Italian religious sister belonging to the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood. Born in 1860 near Milan, she dedicated her life to the education of young people, serving as a teacher and director within her congregation. After spending many years in Monza, she moved to Vercelli in 1911 to manage a school for girls from impoverished families. She passed away in 1930, following a cerebral hemorrhage that occurred during her prayers.