To this modest foundation two congregations, the Christian Brothers and the Presentation Brothers, owe their origin.
Some original buildings are still intact.
The memorial chapel and classroom were built by the citizens of Waterford in 1845 as their spontaneous gesture of thanks to Edmund who died the previous year. The bakehouse and Tailors' shop where the poor were fed and clothed still stand. A multi-image audio visual presentation tells the life story of Brother Rice. The casket containing the remains of Blessed Edmund Rice may be seen in the Chapel dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament. Mount Sion is open throughout the year.