Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn
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The Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn arrived from Ireland in 1858, responding to the invitation of Bishop Loughlin. They began serving the Diocese of Brooklyn in child care, primarily as educators, opening high schools and a college, and staffing local parish grammar schools. They founded schools as far away as Florida and California. They helped to found St. Bonaventure University and were among the first teachers there.[1][2] They are also known as "Congregation of the Religious Brothers of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis."[3] Their focus has been and is on education.[4]
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- ^ Corry, Emmett O.S.F. "The History of the Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn in Ireland and America." (New York: St. Francis College. 2003. ISBN 0-9723703-0-7)
- ^ George Bretherton, "The History of the Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn in Ireland and America" (book review). The Catholic Historical Review. Washington: Jul 2004.Vol.90, Iss. 3; pg. 578
- ^ [1] Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn. retrieved Dec 3., 2006
- ^ [2] Karecki, Madge, OSC, "Living with gratitude for all God's gifts," St. Anthony Messenger, May 2006. retrieved Dec. 3, 2006
