Historedia
Group or institution

Society of Jesus

Events
3
Episodes
4
Years
1841–1859

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Society of Jesus, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. St. John's College (Fordham) founded in The Bronx

    1841–1846

    Role: Religious Order

    1. 1841-06-24 · Rose Hill Manor, Village of FordhamFounding of St. John's College

      Bishop John Hughes founded St. John's College in 1841 at Rose Hill in the village of Fordham, then part of Westchester County, opening with six students.

    2. 1846 · Rose Hill, Village of Fordham, then Westchester CountyJesuit Transfer and Charter

      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.

  2. Saint Joseph's University founded in Philadelphia

    1851

    Role: Founding Organization

    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.

  3. Ateneo de Manila founded as Escuela Municipal de Manila

    1859

    Role: Managing Order

    1. 1859 · ManilaFounding of the Escuela Municipal de Manila

      The Jesuits assumed management of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in 1859, establishing the foundation for the Ateneo de Manila University.

Sources

  1. Fordham University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
  2. Saint Joseph's University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14
  3. Ateneo de Manila University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06