St Joseph's College, Calcutta (SJC) is located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India providing school education under the ICSE/ISC school system. One of the premier institutions of learning in Kolkata, SJC carries on a century old tradition of the Congregation of Christian Brothers way of life. The school's motto is "Viriliter Age". The teachers in a Christian Brother School share closely in the Mission of the Congregation of Christian. The Christian Brother School forms a community composed of students, teachers, parents, management and other staff. The community: Edmund Rice ( 1802 - 2002 ) In June 1762, a son was born to Robert and Margaret Rice who lived in West court near Callan in Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. The fourth of seventh sons, he was christened Edmund. He was born in a period of deprivation and degradation. Catholics were excluded from public life and from much normal social activity. Any form of Catholic education was forbidden. Inspired by his mother’s values and encouragement, Edmund Rice showed concern and compassion for the impoverished and less fortunate fellow beings. As a school boy, Edmund shared food and clothing with the poor boys of the neighborhood.