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The Journey to Found Notre Dame

Rev. Edward Frederick Sorin, C.S.C., founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842.

Father Sorin and the Holy Cross Brothers’ mission in the United States took place during the western expansion of the country. The founding of the University of Notre Dame began during periods of great economic, political, and social strife in these territories that were newly annexed to the United States.

Embodying the Congregation of the Holy Cross mission to educate the mind, body, and spirit, Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C., set forth from his native France for the Diocese of Vincennes, Indiana, with a missionary zeal to establish schools and educate young Americans in religion, business, and the needs of daily life.

Prologue

In 1833, the Bishops Council of Baltimore met and created new dioceses, one being the Diocese of Vincennes. It included all of the state of Indiana and part of eastern Illinois. Bishop Bruté, a Frenchman was appointed the first Bishop and he served from 1834 to his death in 1839. During his life, he received a tract of land in northern Indian

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St. Francis Xavier
by
Robert Scully
LAST REVIEWED: 27 April 2017
LAST MODIFIED: 27 April 2017
DOI: 10.1093/obo/9780195399301-0351

Introduction

St. Francis Xavier (Francisco de Jasso y Javier) (b. 1506–d. 1552) was one of the most influential missionaries in the history of Christianity and became known as the “Apostle of the Indies and Japan.” He was born into the Spanish Basque nobility at the family’s ancestral castle in Navarre. His family was caught up in the struggle between the Spanish and French Crowns over control of Navarre, and the Xavier family suffered from its support of the losing (French) side. In 1525 Francis went to the University of Paris, where he spent the next eleven years studying philosophy and theology as well as teaching. One of his roommates was Ignatius of Loyola, also from a Basque noble family, but who, at least initially, was far too pious for Francis. Eventually, however, Xavier succumbed to his countryman’s charisma and spiritual vision. Several other students joined this group of “friends in the Lord,” and on 15 August 1534 at Montmart

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About St. Francis Xavier

Born to nobility in the Basque region of Spain in 1506, St. Francis Xavier began his renowned career by teaching philosophy at the University of Paris. An adventurous life found him performing sterling missionary work in India, Japan, and the East Indies for a decade along with helping found the Jesuit Order.

Francis Xavier was the first Jesuit missionary. He opposed slavery and spread the Gospel at the urging of his friend, St. Ignatius of Loyola. it was said he baptized as many as 10,000 Indians in a month and more than 40,000 in all. He helped lepers and taught catechism to Indian kids.

Prophet and healer, noted for missionary fervor, Francis Xavier died from a fever while performing missionary work in China in 1552. Pope Gregory V canonized him in 1622. Pope Pius X declared him patron of all foreign missions. His feast day is Dec. 3.

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