Edward Sorin
1814–1893 (age 79)
Catholic priest and university founder
Biography
Edward Sorin was a visionary Catholic priest and university founder whose educational legacy continues to influence American higher education. Born in 1814, he dedicated his life to the advancement of Catholic education and the establishment of institutions dedicated to learning and spiritual formation.
His founding of a major university represented a significant contribution to American Catholic intellectual life and educational opportunity. Sorin's legacy endures through the continuing work of the institution he founded, with his memory honored at Holy Cross Cemetery.