Christian Brothers Timeline

By willem.
  • 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

  • Christian Brothers is founded by Edmund Ignatius Rice

  • The Founder Edmund Ignatius Rice passed away

  • The Christian Brothers are invited to assist with school with invitation from Archbishop Polding

  • With tensions between the English and Irish Catholics the Christian Brothers left to Ireland

  • Patrick Treacy sets up the first Christian Brothers community in Melbourne by the Archbishop Polding

  • After leaving Australia the Christian Brothers returned

  • A school is set up in Brisbane by Patrick Treacy again

  • Victoria became the first Australian colony to pass a educational act for church schools

  • Over 100 Brothers are now teaching in 30 schools within Australia

  • The Province was created to help disadvantaged people in need