Living Lasallian – February 2012 - DENA

Dear Lasallians of DENA,

This month marks the one year anniversary of Living Lasallian E-newsletter. Yep, the E-news has been hitting your mailbox for 12 months now! We certainly hope you’ve been enjoying our monthly publication. I am always open to suggestions and comments on how to make it better for you, just drop me an e-mail at derita@fscdena.org.

In this month of love, may we remember the true love and compassion of two of our Brothers, Saint Brother Miguel Febres Cordero (February 9th) and Blessed Brother James Miller, FSC (February 13th). Even though their Feast Day and Remembrance have just passed, we certainly can take a moment to reflect on the example of their lives, their sacrifice, and their love for the students most entrusted to their care.

Live Jesus in our Hearts . . .

Philip DeRita
Director of Communications
/ Public Relations

Your zeal must go so far that you are
ready to give your very life,
so dear to you are the
children entrusted to you.

— St. John Baptist de La Salle

The Top 5 News Stories

Manhattan Named a Fair Trade College

De La Salle Academy – An Education Model that Works

“Across the Divide” – Feature on Bethlehem University

Hope & Grit – San Miguel Middle Schools Gather

Christian Brother Sustained by Community Life

Website Spotlite

PUBLICATIONS

The District of Eastern North America and the USA/Toronto Region have a few publications you may want to download or review. If you’re reading this, you already know about the District’s Living Lasallian e-news, and you can find the latest and archived issues in the Publications section of the District website. We also have Lasallian Visions, our quarterly print newsletter for donors to our Auxiliary and Development efforts. Check the website later this month for the electronic pdf file. The Regional office’s De La Salle Today, as well as books and writings of the Founder, are connected here in the Publications section.

Council Corner

Ms. Teresa Diamond
Mission Executive Council

In her seven years as principal of La Salle Academy in Philadelphia, Teresa Diamond has been and continues to be a dynamic leader for both the faculty and the students. She has truly helped to make La Salle Academy the special place that it is.

Read about Teresa >

Featured Ministry: Ocean Tides

Location: Narragansett, RI
Founded: 1975
Students: 49 residential, 32 day students
Faculty: Over 70 faculty, administrative, and residential staff

Since 1975, Ocean Tides has been “teaching minds, touching hearts, and changing lives.” What started as a residential facility in Narragansett for at risk young men, has grown into a multi-faceted program that also has sites in Providence and Cranston to serve the needs of Rhode Island’s youngsters.

See featured story >

What’s Happening

March 19, 2012

Theology on Tap NYC

Our very own Br. Richard Galvin, FSC will share the spotlight with Sr. Mariette Bernier, OSB, as they talk about Religious Life: The Joys and Rewards of a Vocation, during a Theology on Tap in New York City. Click here for details.

April 30, 2012

Lasallian Art Contest

The 3rd annual Regional contest focuses on “Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.” Students of Lasallian institutions may apply and winners will be announced May 15th. Click here for details.