Key events and milestones in Christian Brothers history

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  • Founder is born

    Founder is born

    Founder, Edmund Ignatius Rice, is born
  • First School

    First School

    Their first school, Mount Sion school, was opened in Waterford, Ireland
  • Founding

    Founding

    In 1802, Edmund Ignatius Rice founded the Christian Brothers in Waterford, Ireland

  • Arrival in Sydney

    The Christian Brothers arrived in Sydney at the invitation of Archbishop Polding
  • Founder dies

    Founder dies

    Edmund Rice dies
  • St Francis’ School opens

    St Francis’ School opens

    First Australian Christian Brothers school, St Francis’ School, is opened
  • Expansion to New Zealand

    Expansion to New Zealand

    Expansion to New Zealand and first school is built in Dunedin
  • Control of SMCC

    Control of SMCC

    Christian Brothers take control of SMCC
  • Founder is declared blessed

    Founder is declared blessed

    Edmund Ignatius Rice is declared blessed
  • EREA Management

    EREA Management

    Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) oversees approximately 55 schools across Australia.