Past News Articles
Main Story
Here is an image in which all Lasallians can take pride. These three windows in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington were dedicated and blessed in May 1962. They [...]
International
Pope Visits After visiting houses in formation in Australia, Br. Erminus Joseph (visitor general for English-speaking districts) met Pope Paul VI in Rome. To the right of Br. Joseph is Br. Machar of England, personal [...]
Transitions
Br. Celestine Philip Named Director General Br. Celestine Philip of the LINE District has been named as the director general of the generalate (international headquarters) of the Brothers in Rome; he is the first American [...]
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 [...]