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
- Known as
- Founder

Their life
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.
Known for
Remembered for
Edmund Ignatius Rice is honored in the Church as a founder.
Feast day
May 5
Prayer
Pray with this saint
Edmund Ignatius Rice, pray for us — and help our family follow Christ as faithfully as you did. Amen.
For your family
For your household
Families appreciate his commitment to education and helping children.
Pray as a household
Carry your family in prayer
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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