Historedia
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Arrival and Initial Schooling

When
1842-1843
Where
South Bend
Part of
University of Notre Dame established by Edward Sorin

Sorin arrived in South Bend on November 26, 1842, with Holy Cross brothers and began schooling in Badin's log chapel.

Sorin arrived on the site with eight Holy Cross brothers from France and Ireland on November 26, 1842. He began the school using Badin's old log chapel. The cabin was completed on March 19, 1843, to accommodate additional brothers and novices.

Sources

  1. University of Notre Dame Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
  2. Edward Sorin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28

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