Episode 2 of 4
Opening of the Augustinian College of Villanova
- When
- 1842
- Where
- Villanova, Pennsylvania
The Augustinian College of Villanova opened in 1842, named after Saint Thomas of Villanova.
The school, called the 'Augustinian College of Villanova', opened in 1842. It was founded by the Order of Saint Augustine in Villanova, Pennsylvania. The university traces its roots to Saint Augustine's Church in Philadelphia, founded in 1796, and its parish school, Saint Augustine's Academy, established in 1811.
Sources
- Villanova University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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