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Edmund Ignatius Rice

St. Edmund Ignatius Rice founded the Congregation of Christian Brothers to educate and care for the poor. His compassion and dedication to youth have made a lasting impact on education.

Feast day
May 5
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Founder
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Who they were

St. Edmund Ignatius Rice founded the Congregation of Christian Brothers to educate and care for the poor. His compassion and dedication to youth have made a lasting impact on education.

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Remembered for

Edmund Ignatius Rice is honored in the Church as a founder.

Feast day

May 5

Prayer

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Edmund Ignatius Rice, pray for us — and help our family follow Christ as faithfully as you did. Amen.

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For your household

Families appreciate his commitment to education and helping children.

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Solua gives your family a simple, faithful rhythm of prayer — one unhurried moment at a time, for the people you carry by name.

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