Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn
- Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn
The Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn, also known as "Congregation of the Religious Brothers of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis," [ [http://www.dioceseofbrooklyn.org/about/vicar_religious/abt_fact_sheet.html] Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn. retrieved Dec 3., 2006] 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. [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] They also founded and still operate Camp Alvernia, the oldest Catholic camp in continuous operation in the country.
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* [http://www.franciscanbrothers.org/ Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn]
* [http://members.tripod.com/~FranciscanBrothers/ Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn, St. Anthony's Friary]
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