Edward Sorin

by Marvin R. O'Connell

Book Overview

This sweeping book offers the definitive account of the life and labors of Edward Sorin, founder of the University of Notre Dame. Born in the west of France in 1814, Sorin was ordained in 1838 and joined the newly founded Congregation of Holy Cross shortly thereafter. In 1841, Father Sorin, along with six Holy Cross brothers, was sent to establish a mission in Indiana. After a year's service in the Vincennes diocese's fledgling parochial schools,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0268027595
• ISBN13: 9780268027599
• Release Date: November 2001
• Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
• Length: 788 Pages
• Weight: 4.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.2" x 7.3" x 10.2"