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The Christian Brothers are an international congregation of consecrated brothers within the Edmund Rice Family. Founded in 1802 by Blessed Edmund Rice in Waterford, Ireland, the Congregation has grown to a group of about 1900 brothers in 29 countries. Today Blessed Edmund's mission for the evangelization of youth within the mission of the Church is greater than the Christian Brothers. The Edmund Rice Family includes not only the brothers but thousands of co-workers in educational and other ministries together with youth leaders in the Edmund Rice Camp movement.
Today, the Congregation of Christian Brothers (as it is now known) consists of more than 2600 brothers, with its Generalate in Rome and 350 communities in the U.S., Canada, Ireland, Great Britain, South Africa, India, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as in mission houses throughout South America, the Caribbean, the Pacific and the African Continent.

Edmund Rice Prayer:

O God, we thank you for the life of Edmund Rice. He opened his heart to Christ present in those oppressed by poverty and injustice. May we follow his example of faith and generosity. Grant us the courage and compassion of Edmund as we seek to live lives of love and service. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

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