Edmund Rice

Edmund Rice was an Irish educator and philanthropist born in 1762 who founded the Christian Brothers, a Catholic religious community dedicated to teaching and caring for disadvantaged youth. His work focused on providing free, high-quality education to children regardless of their background, emphasizing values like compassion and service. Rice's efforts helped expand access to education in Ireland and beyond, laying the foundation for modern Catholic schooling. His legacy persists through the ongoing work of the Christian Brothers and their educational institutions worldwide.