Past News Articles
Sunday Gospel Reflection (11/22/20)
Dianne Bergant, CSA
Professor Emerita
Gospel - Matthew 25:31-46 Jesus said to his disciples: "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the [...]
Brother Spotlight: Edward Shields, FSC
Br. Edward "Ed" Shields, FSC, was called to become a Brother following his own Lasallian education. He continues to be a premier ambassador for the Brothers and is a living example of the mission [...]
Schools Announce New Leaders
With so many Lasallian schools in our District, it is natural that each year we welcome some individuals assuming new roles as president or principal. This year, we join several of our schools celebrating [...]
A Message from the Visitor: Fall 2020
Dear Lasallians, This issue is reaching you around Election Day 2020. I hope and pray that all eligible voters will have had the opportunity to cast their ballots and that each and every vote [...]
Face of the Fund: Where are they now?
For the past five years, Lasallian Notes has featured an article entitled “Face of the Fund” highlighting recipients of the St. John Baptist de La Salle Fund, which seeks to make a Lasallian Catholic [...]
Brother A. Stephen Rusyn, FSC
WORDS OF REMEBRANCE FOR BROTHER A. STEPHEN RUSYN, FSC Reflection by: Brother Louis DeThomasis, FSC “I have called you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 I first met Brother Stephen in the winter [...]
Sunday Gospel (11/15/20)
Gospel - Matthew 25:14-30 Jesus told his disciples this parable: "A man going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. To one he gave five talents; to another, [...]
Brother Hugh Maguire, FSC
Words of Remembrance for Brother Hugh Maguire, FSC by Brother Malachy Broderick, FSC Hugh Maguire and I were friends for over 66 years. As the Book of Sirach says: -a faithful friend is a [...]
Walk-A-Thon
Lincroft, NJ - Tim Froehlich and Rich Galvin recently took part in the La Salle Academy, NYC Virtual Walk-A-Thon. On Sunday, November 8, they walked 4.5 miles on behalf of La Salle Academy. They took [...]
Brother Ralph Has an Exhibit
Riverdale, NY - Brother Ralph Bucci has an exhibit of his work in the Manhattan College Library.
Sunday Gospel Reflection (11/08/20)
Ralph McCloud
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Gospel - Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus told his disciples this parable: "The kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were [...]
Post Election Prayer
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God. Oh God of healing, We are called to wholeness. We are called to community. We are called to restore and renew. To [...]
A Trip to Harper’s Ferry
Harper's Ferry, VA - On Saturday, October 24 Contact, Thomas Podles joined Brothers Arturo Martinez and Leonard Rhoades on a trip to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Thomas is a Calvert Hall grad ’20, currently [...]
Covid-19 Funds
Eatontown, NJ - The Brothers of DENA distributed almost $200,000 to ministries and non-profits from the stimulus checks we received during the spring months. Each of the approximately 40 grant proposals were awarded to [...]
Sunday Gospel Reflection (11/01/20)
Mr. Ryan Coggins
La Salle College High School
Gospel - Matthew 5:1-12 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying: “Blessed are the [...]
Apple Picking Time
Bronx, NY - Several members of the Christian Brothers Community at Manhattan College enjoyed an afternoon of apple picking at Stewart Farms in Granite Springs, NY in mid-October. Michael Sevastakis, Bob Ferguson, Vin Reese, [...]
Lasallian Global Prayer – Nov. 2, 2020 – All Souls
All Souls Day The theme will focus on The Good Samaritan in relation to Pope Francis' recent encyclical. Join us Monday, Nov. 2 at 3PM Join the Global Prayer on Zoom [...]
Sunday Gospel Reflection (10/25/20)
John R. Donahue, S.J.
St Mary’s Seminary and University
Gospel - Matthew 22:34-40 When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a scholar of the law tested him by asking, "Teacher, which commandment in [...]
Help With Voting
Bronx, NY - Ed Phelan of our Bedford Park community has chosen to help people in Milwaukee with their rejected mail-in ballots. He is part of a zoom phone bank that meets online three [...]
Brothers in Initial Formation
On Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 12 the Brothers in Initial Formation from RELAN gathered for their bi-annual retreat weekend. This virtual experience was a first for this group of Brothers. The gathering [...]
Active Senior Brother
Philadelphia, PA - For someone who “retired” just a few short years ago, Brother William DiPasquale has managed to stay quite engaged in the life of La Salle College High School outside Philadelphia. Bill [...]
La Salle Institute Announces Mission Expansion Initiative and Approval for Coeducational Plans
Troy, NY — Through a unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees, La Salle Institute will expand its mission and become a coeducational school providing education to young men and women of the Capital [...]
Saint Gabriel System Will Discontinue
Philadelphia, PA - The District Archives have provided some photos of Saint Gabriel's System as well as some chronological highlights, some testimonials, some anecdotes, and a look at a few of the personalities. Click [...]
Brother Kevin Dalmasse, FSC
Words of Remembrance for Brother Kevin Dalmasse, FSC Given by Brother Michael Andrejko, FSC Mass of Christian Burial October 10, 2020 Saint Paul Cathedral Pittsburgh, PA Joanne, Rob, Kerry, Ed, Tom, Michael, and so [...]
2020 Christmas Card Contest
Prince of Peace... The District of Eastern North America (DENA) presents the 12th annual Christmas Card Contest, open to middle school students in 7th and 8th grades, as well as all high school students in grades [...]