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Saint Joseph's University founded in Philadelphia

When
1851
Where
A building adjacent to Old St. Joseph's Church (exact site not named in cited passages)
Episodes
1

Saint Joseph's University was founded in Philadelphia on September 15, 1851, as Saint Joseph's College by the Society of Jesus. Named after Saint Joseph, it began classes with 36 students in a building adjacent to Old St. Joseph's. The institution is recognized as the seventh oldest Jesuit university in the United States.

Episodes

  1. 15 September 1851 · A building adjacent to Old St. Joseph's Church (exact site not named in cited passages)Founding of Saint Joseph's College

    The Society of Jesus founded Saint Joseph's College in Philadelphia on September 15, 1851, beginning classes with 36 students.

Background and detail

Background. The university was established by the Society of Jesus in 1851 as Saint Joseph's College, named after Saint Joseph. It is the seventh oldest Jesuit university in the United States. The founding occurred in Philadelphia, where the institution remains a significant educational presence.

Founding. Classes began on September 15, 1851, with 36 students in a building adjacent to Old St. Joseph's. The college was founded by the Jesuits, reflecting its religious identity. The founding date marks the start of its educational operations in Philadelphia.

Identity. The university's crest and seal represent its Jesuit background and identity. The institution maintains an active Campus Ministry. The founding by the Society of Jesus established its long-standing religious and educational mission.

People involved

Sources

  1. Saint Joseph's University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14

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