Episode 2 of 2
Jesuit Transfer and Charter
- When
- 1846
- Where
- Rose Hill, Village of Fordham, then Westchester County
The college received its charter in 1846, and the first Jesuits arrived shortly thereafter, placing the institution under the care of the Society of Jesus.
St. John's College received its charter from the New York State Legislature in 1846. The first Jesuits arrived about three months later, establishing the institution's Jesuit affiliation. This transfer of care to the Society of Jesus solidified the college's identity as a Jesuit educational institution.
Sources
- Fordham University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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