Past News Articles
2022 Christmas Card Contest
The Prince of Peace The District of Eastern North America (DENA) presents the 14th annual Christmas Card Contest. In light of all that is happening globally today, it is easy to believe we are living [...]
Sunday Gospel (10/23/22)
Gospel - Luke 18:9-14 Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else. "Two people went up to the temple area to pray; one was a [...]
Sunday Gospel (10/16/22)
Gospel - Luke 18:1-8 Jesus told his disciples a parable about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary. He said, "There was a judge in a certain town who neither feared [...]
Sunday Gospel (10/09/22)
Gospel - Luke 17:11-19 As Jesus continued his journey to Jerusalem, he traveled through Samaria and Galilee. As he was entering a village, ten lepers met him. They stood at a distance from him [...]
Sunday Gospel (10/02/22)
Gospel - Luke 17:5-10 The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith." The Lord replied, "If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, 'Be [...]
Update From Brother Peter at Homestead
Brickston (our Brother from India) and I have arrived and started our collaboration with the ministry here for about two weeks now. A number of things to get acclimated with--the language barrier and culture, [...]
Sunday Gospel (09/25/22)
Gospel - Luke 16:19-31 Jesus said to the Pharisees: "There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments and fine linen and dined sumptuously each day. And lying at his door was a [...]
Sunday Gospel (09/18/22)
Gospel - Luke 16:10-13 Jesus said to his disciples: "The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones; and the person who is dishonest in very small matters [...]
Face of the Fund: Chris Batista
Saint Raphael Academy, Pawtucket RI Chris Batista, 16, from South Providence, is an affable sophomore who came to Saint Raphael Academy from San Miguel School in Providence. He learned of the Academy through [...]
Brother Spotlight: Domenic Viggiani, FSC
Coming from a family where Church and education were priorities, I was one of five brothers who attended De La Salle College (High School) in Toronto. As fate would have it, I accepted a job [...]
A Message from the Visitor: Summer 2022
Dear Friends of the Christian Brothers, On the last day of the 46th General Chapter, the Brother Delegates were privileged to have a private audience with Pope Francis. Despite being in a wheelchair due [...]
Building New Paths to Transform Lives
District Brothers pose with newly elected Superior General. Pictured (l to r): Brs. Richard Galvin, Armin Luistro (Superior General), Robert Schaefer (Provincial/Visitor of DENA), Michael Andrejko, Robert Schieler (former Superior General), and Ernest [...]
Sunday Gospel (09/11/22)
Gospel - Luke 15:1-10 Tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus, but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain, saying, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” So [...]
Brother John Herron, FSC
1928 - 2022 Brother John Herron, FSC Born John Anthony Herron in Philadelphia PA on 28 March 1928 Entered the Ammendale MD Novitiate on 11 June 1946 Received the Religious Habit and Name Gratian [...]
Sunday Gospel (09/04/22)
Gospel - Luke 14: 25-33 Great crowds were traveling with Jesus, and he turned and addressed them, “If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, [...]
Brother Steven Casale, FSC
1940 – 2022 Brother Steven Casale, FSC Born Steven Michael Casale in Philadelphia PA on 4 October 1940 Entered the Ammendale MD Novitiate on 16 June 1958 Received the Religious Habit and Name Stephen [...]
Rooted in the Lasallian Mission, Young Professionals Return to Ministry with Faith and Zeal After VEGA Conference
Twelve Young Lasallian Professionals from across the District gathered for the VEGA Conference hosted at Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY. From July 25 – 30, these Lasallian educators were joined by Young [...]
Rooftop Gathering
The Manhattan College Community welcomed young men to a rooftop gathering. At the end of the evening the group prayed together and the men were given a brochure about the Brothers and the Contact [...]
Sunday Gospel (08/28/22)
Gospel - Luke 14: 1,7-14 On a sabbath Jesus went to dine at the home of one of the leading Pharisees, and the people there were observing him carefully. He told a parable to [...]
Alisa Macksey named Vice President of Mission, Diversity, and Inclusion at La Salle University
Ms. Alisa Macksey Philadelphia, PA - In July, La Salle University welcomed Alisa Macksey as its next Vice President of Mission, Diversity, and Inclusion. Ms. Macksey brings a wealth of national and international [...]
Sunday Gospel (08/21/22)
Gospel - Luke 13:22-30 Jesus passed through towns and villages, teaching as he went and making his way to Jerusalem. Someone asked him, "Lord, will only a few people be saved?" He answered them, [...]
Brother Joseph Myers, FSC
1941 - 2022 Brother Joseph Myers, FSC Born Joseph Patrick Myers in Canton OH on 19 June 1941 Entered the Ammendale MD Novitiate on 15 June 1959 Received the Religious Habit and Name Joseph Titus [...]
Benjamin Ventresca begins New Role as Provincial Delegate for Board Governance
Mr. Ben Ventresca Eatontown, NJ - The Provincial Delegate for Board Governance is appointed by the Visitor of the District and serves as a member of the Ministry Corporation. He provides the leadership [...]
Sunday Gospel (08/14/22)
Gospel - Luke 12:49-53 Jesus said to his disciples: "I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! There is a baptism with which I must [...]
Sunday Gospel (08/07/22)
Gospel - Luke 12:32-48 Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your belongings and give alms. Provide [...]