Today is the Feast of St. Edward the Confessor, King of England and patron saint of the Founder... Fr. Edward Sorin, CSC. Since its inception, the University has celebrated this day as "Founder's Day." Back in the day, students had the day off from classes, "iced cream" was served, games were played, and St. Edward's residents sent "congratulatory" cards to Fr. Sorin. Matter of fact, one lucky resident was selected to recite a poem, especially penned for this auspicious day, to Fr. Sorin! All of these poems and well wishes can still be seen today at ND Archives at the Hesburgh Memorial Library. On this special day, Fr. Ralph, Rector of St. Edward's Hall, said, “May St. Edward and the Founder smile on us always!”
Also to note...
It was announced today that Christian Kirby ’20 is the 2019-2020 inductee into the Order of Gentlemen, an award given for service to Hall and King.
On learning of his induction, Kirby said, "I tried to leave my mark at Steds, but this news comes as a complete surprise."
Congratulations Christian!
A view of St. Edward's Park
