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In 1802 (223 years ago) the Christian Brothers was founded by Edmund Ignatius Rice
Founded By Edmund Rice -
The first school is opened in Ireland on Waterford's New Street
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Christian Brothers is founded by Edmund Ignatius Rice
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The Founder Edmund Ignatius Rice passed away
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The Christian Brothers are invited to assist with school with invitation from Archbishop Polding
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With tensions between the English and Irish Catholics the Christian Brothers left to Ireland
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Patrick Treacy sets up the first Christian Brothers community in Melbourne by the Archbishop Polding
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After leaving Australia the Christian Brothers returned
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A school is set up in Brisbane by Patrick Treacy again
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Victoria became the first Australian colony to pass a educational act for church schools
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Over 100 Brothers are now teaching in 30 schools within Australia
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The Province was created to help disadvantaged people in need