In 1842, the Bishop of Vincennes, Célestine Guynemer de la Hailandière, offered land to Father Edward Sorin of the Congregation of Holy Cross, on the condition that he build a college in two years.
Ngo 1842, uMbhishobhi Vincennes, Celestine Guynemer ka Hailandiere, umhlaba ahlinzekwa kuBaba Edward Sorin Kwebandla of Cross oNgcwele, ngombandela wokuthi lowo ukwakha ekolishi eminyakeni emibili.[ Ulwesihlanu.