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birth
Edmund Rice was born on June the first in 1762 in a Callan, Kilkenny, Ireland -
Early working life
Edmund had 6 brothers and he worked at a Tenant farm to help out his parents as much as he could, Tenant farmers weren’t usually payed much.’ -
Married
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Death of Wife
He had a very strong connection with his wife and losing her was a hard thing to cope with, whilst he was hurt from his lost his compassion to help other grew. He became very compassionate of his religious scriptures. -
Work with Nano Nagle
In 1798, drawing inspiration from Nano Nagle, Edmund renovated some property, and set up his first school for the ‘down and out’ children. -
Establishment of first school
Edmund Rice established his first school at Mount Sion in 1802-1803 to educate poor and unhealthy people. -
Builds Monastery
The mount sion Monastery was blessed on the 7 June 1803. -
Takes vows as member of the Diocesan Society of the Presentation – impact on his life
The impact this had on Edmunds life was great he became one of the most helpful men of his time educating poor for their own good. -
Brothers continue work across Ireland – where/ what did they do?
Edmund Rice and the Christian brothers travelled all across Ireland educating the poor and teaching others so they can help. -
First school opened in England – where and impact of more schools?
The first school was opened in 1825 in Preston Lancashire -
Formation of the Presentation Brothers – what impact did this have?
The formation of the brothers had a great impact on the community and world -
Presentation Brothers become known as Christian Brothers and continue educating - where and when did schools establish in Australia?
The first school was established in Sydney and was established rom