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Birth
Edmund Ignatius Rice was born at Callan, Ireland -
Married mary Elliot
Edmund Rice married Mary Elliot. It is believed that he was remembered for his regard and affection for his wife. -
Death of Mary Elliot (Wife)
She died due to an unknown accident. -
Edmund opens a 'free school'
Edmund Rice opened a schooled named Mount Sion in Waterford city. This place was generally where the poor lived so Edmund had opened it as a 'free school'. It was blessed by Bishop Thomas Hussey. -
Edmund Rice founds Presentation Brothers
Edmund Rice founded Presentation brothers after seeing the Presentation sisters by. Nano Nagle. It was the first mens congregation in Ireland. -
Edmund Rice resigns from Presentation Brothers
Edmund Rice realised that his time was coming to an end and his health was deteriorating. Upon this, he wrote a resignation letter to the Diretor of Presentation Brothers. He served the Presentation Brothers Congregation for 36 years. -
Edmund Rice's health crumbles
In December of 1841, Edmund became very ill. As he was such an important person in society, the Superior general wrote to his carers telling them to inform changes in Edmund's condition immediately. This signifies how loved Edmund Rice was in hsi community. -
Edmund Rice death
Edmund Rice died on this day. It is believed hat many peple filled his house at the announcement of his death.