Past News Articles
Main Story
The 50th anniversary (1888-1938) of St. Francis Industrial School (Eddington, PA) is the subject of our cover story, as reported in Lasallian publication exactly 75 years ago. On July 28, 1888, the inaugural ceremonies for [...]
International
Pope Pius XI died suddenly on February 10, 1939. Holding the Brothers of the Christian Schools in high esteem, Pope Pius XI had requested that Brothers’ generalate (headquarters) move from Belgium to Rome several years [...]
Transitions
Four Brothers Robed at Ammendale On December 7, 1938, four young men entered the institute at Ammendale and received their robes and religious names. Many Brothers would recognize the names of two of them, Br. [...]
Lasallian Literature
General Chapter of 1966 This first article appeared 50 years ago in Lasallian Digest (Winter 1964), pp. 41-44). Br. Frederick Thomas (Stokley) of the Baltimore District was invited to preview the approaching 39th general chapter [...]
The Gift of Service
During Advent, it's no surprise that our Lasallian students, faculty, and families give generously of their time and resources, so that those most in need may know a more warm and blessed Christmas. Here are [...]
Lasallian Literature
St. Francis Industrial School The Bulletin of the Saint La Salle Auxiliary (Ammendale, MD) 75 years ago published an article about St. Francis (Eddington, PA). The Christian Brothers of the Baltimore District conducted this school for at-risk boys from [...]
Junior Great Books at De La Salle Freeport
Students from The De La Salle School recently walked across the street to the Freeport Memorial Library to discuss the short story The Parsley Garden by William Saroyan. Lasallian Volunteer, Mr. Jake Haagenson, co-lead the [...]
Sunday Gospel Reflection (01/05/14)
Gospel – Matthew 2:1-12 When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? [...]
Visitor Appointed for New District
The Visitors of New Orleans-Santa Fe and San Francisco have announced that Brother Álvaro Rodriguez Echeverría, Superior General, has appointed Brother Donald Johanson as the first Visitor of the District of San Francisco New Orleans. [...]
Oaklands’ Advent Evening of Reflection
This year two fellow Lasallian Animators joined together to offer an Advent Evening of Reflection and formation for the Oakland’s faculty. Matt Scalzo from St. John’s College in Washington was invited to participate in this [...]
An Affirmation of my Lasallian Vocation
A glimpse of Ms. Lois Harr's first steps as a Lasallian educator, growing into a lifelong Lasallian vocation My Lasallian Journey In 1997, after ten years as a community organizer in the northwest Bronx, and [...]
Sunday Gospel Reflection (12/22/13)
Gospel – Matthew 1:18-24 Fourth Sunday of Advent This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with [...]
Pope’s First Message for World Day of Peace
Pope highlights fraternity as ‘foundation and pathway’ to peace Cites excessive inequality, ‘globalization of indifference’ as threats to peace Urges all people to engage in dialogue, regard one another as brothers and sisters Washington —Pope [...]
LaSalle Institute Sends Christmas Cards to Troops
Students in LaSalle Institute in Troy recently sent over 100 Christmas Cards to troops serving in Afghanistan. This token of their appreciation, presented to 1st Sgt. Smith, will be delivered through The American Red Cross. [...]
One La Salle – Philippines Relief Efforts
UPDATES Dec. 16 - District of Eastern North America - Thank you so much for your gifts to the One La Salle Philippines Relief Fund. Our ministries, Brother’s Communities, fellow Lasallians, generous benefactors and our [...]
Getman and Graber Earn Spelling Bee Berth
Brother Joseph Jozwiak FSC presents Meghan Graber (l) and Grace Getman with their certificates. For the second straight year, Christian Brothers Academy eighth graders Grace Getman (Syracuse) and Meghan Graber (Syracuse) will represent the [...]
La Salle Cup Hockey Tournament
The La Salle Cup Toronto, ON - Three of our schools gathered at De La Salle College "Oaklands" for the first Lasallian Hockey Tournament, December 13 through 14. Central Catholic High School's Vikings [...]
San Miguel Schools Receive Funding from Surprise Source
Anonymous foundation provides over $100,000 for teacher training, program assistance, and ministry sustainability for four life-changing schools. Eatontown, NJ - Thanks to an anonymous, private foundation, the Brothers of the Christian Schools, District of Eastern [...]
Sunday Gospel Reflection – 12/15/13
Gospel – Matthew 11:2-11 Third Sunday of Advent When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works of the Christ, he sent his disciples to Jesus with this question, “Are you the one who [...]
Br. Francis Bowers, FSC
1920-2013 WORDS OF REMEMBRANCE FOR BROTHER FRANCIS BOWERS, FSC Given by Brother John A. Muller, FSC December 11, 2013 Mass of Christian Burial Manhattan College, Chapel of De La Salle and his Brothers In the [...]