When the Brothers first built their main school called Mount Sion they used to attend Mass in the sisters chapel. Mount Sion was officially opened on May 1, 1804. It became a renowned centre of learning to which the likes of the distressed boy came in droves to be not only educated but clothed and fed as well. This was his business locality. He had made quite a fortune supplying ships which came to port here.
Lightning has the ability to explode as a sudden flash of energy transforming the world round about.
When Edmund changed from supplying ships as a businessman to helping poor kids get an education this change was like a bolt of lightning from heaven. In time Edmund's efforts brought about a big change in the children of the city. School inspectors remarked on how good was the education system which he developed. And when the students eventually went out to work they were readily employed in the local businesses. This stands for Bishop Hussey who was the Bishop when Edmund first began his education work.