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Catholic Higher
Education
Ministry
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The Society of Saint Edmund was established in the 1840’s in France.
This group of country priests took Saint Edmund, Archbishop of
Canterbury, as their patron and spiritual inspiration, and from the
beginning infused Edmund’s ideals into their work. The Edmundites
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celebrated abbey of
Mont-Saint-Michel
from 1867 to 1886 and remained on the island
until they were expelled from France. Many found their way to
Vermont, using their former home as the namesake for Saint Michael’s
College which they founded in 1904.
Saint Edmund’s influence can be felt in many aspects of today’s
Saint Michael’s College educational experience:
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Our residential nature: As a young man, Edmund founded what
would become the second-oldest residential college at Oxford
University,
Saint Edmund’s Hall,
to which Saint Michael’s retains ties to this day. We believe the
residential experience is integral to learning, thus all our
students live on campus for four years.
Our commitment to the liberal arts: Edmund was a scholar of
the finest sort, remembered for his avid pursuit of a liberal
education together with his skills as a leader, fundraiser,
financial manager and politician. Similarly, our students’
liberal
arts foundation
provides them with skills they will use over their
lifetimes. In our classrooms, ethical and moral considerations
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Our passion for social justice: Influenced by the
instrumental role Edmundites played in the civil rights movement and
Edmund’s legacy of working with those in need, nearly 70% of current
Saint Michael’s students participate in
MOVE (Mobilization of Volunteer
Efforts), one of the College’s signature programs. The Saint
Michael's College
Edmundite Center for Peace and Justice also works to engage the
Saint Michael's community to explore Peace and Justice issues.
The Society of Saint Edmund continues to have a presence on campus
today, with approximately 40 members. Several Edmundites are active
members of Saint Michael’s
teaching community.
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