Past News Articles

Main Story

August 28th, 2013|

De La Salle's Relics and Remains Transferred 75 years ago marks the transfer of the remains of St. John Baptist de La Salle from the former Motherhouse (aka headquarters) of the Institute in Lembecq, Belgium [...]

International

August 28th, 2013|

Horrid News from Spanish Civil War The news from Spain—which is enduring a bloody civil war— is becoming more grim. A letter received from Spain states: "We are certain that 50 Brothers have been killed. [...]

International

August 28th, 2013|

Second Vatican Council Announced Pope John XXIII announced the Second Vatican Council On February 2, 1962, Pope John XXIII announced that the Second Vatican Council would open on October 11 of that year. [...]

Local

August 28th, 2013|

Novices Hike Barrytown Barrytown Ladies Communion Breakfast On November 8, the Ladies' Auxiliary of Barrytown held their annual Communion Breakfast at the Pennsylvania Hotel in New York City, which was preceded by their [...]

National

August 28th, 2013|

Formation Retreat in D.C. Formation Retreat in D.C. The annual retreat for the directors of formation in the United States was held recently at De La Salle College, the Brothers’ House of Studies [...]

Transitions

August 28th, 2013|

Brother Galdus Paul, New Provincial Brother Galdus Paul, New Provincial Brother Galdus Paul (Gartland) was named as the new Provincial of the Baltimore District. Brother Paul had been the Director of Novices (1934-36) at [...]

National

August 28th, 2013|

Sangre de Cristo Progress Work is progressing on the building of the new Sangre de Cristo Center near Santa Fe (NM); it should be ready for the initial Second Novitiate group in September 1962. News [...]

Main Story

August 28th, 2013|

Brother Eliphus Victor Dies Brother Elphius Victor A truly significant Brother in the history of the American Christian Brothers died on March 31. He was Brother Eliphus Victor (Sullivan), a talented teacher and [...]

Transitions

August 28th, 2013|

44 Robed at Ammendale 44 young men received the Robe at Ammendale on September 7; Brother Florian Alfred (now Br. Edward Adams) gave an inspiring address to all. News Briefs of Baltimore, September 1961, p. [...]

Schools

August 28th, 2013|

St. John's, Class is in Session At St. John's Industrial School (Toronto), regular classes began on September 3 for 94 boys. Annals of the St. John's Industrial School, Toronto, pp. 163-164 Greenhouse Rehab Complete The [...]

Main Story

August 28th, 2013|

The top international story from the Lasallian world of 1937 concerned the severe hardships endured by the Brothers and their students during the tragic Spanish Civil War. As reported by a Legacy New York District [...]

Schools

August 28th, 2013|

Guest Speakers, New Residence Hall at La Salle During October, guest presenters at La Salle College included Wernher von Braun, Frank Sheed, and Katherine Anne Porter. In addition, two new residence hall for 150 students [...]

Local

August 28th, 2013|

Young Brothers Attend Choral Concert Over 20 student Brothers from De La Salle College (Washington) attended a special band and choral concert at Catholic University given by St. Mary’s Industrial School, a school for at-risk [...]

Local

August 28th, 2013|

La Salle College Honors Bishop McCloskey On May 24, 1937, La Salle College (Philadelphia) hosted the pastors of Philadelphia churches for a dinner honoring Bishop James McCloskey, the bishop Jaro (Philippines). 63 priests attended, including [...]

Transitions

August 28th, 2013|

Celebrating 50 Years Brother Denis Edward's 50th anniversary On December 8, the lay faculty tendered a dinner to markBrother Denis Edward's 50th anniversary as a Christian Brother. Brother Denis Edward is the president [...]

International

August 28th, 2013|

Million Pesos for La Salle Movie A Spanish film company is preparing a brief scenario to illustrate how it would proceed with a major movie on the life of Saint La Salle. If this looks [...]

Local

August 28th, 2013|

Teacher Exchanges Discussed The LI-NE District is entertaining the thought of "District Teacher Exchanges," as recommended by the most recent General Chapter. An exchange between LI-NE and the St. Louis District is seen as a [...]

Schools

August 28th, 2013|

La Salle College Debate Season Begins The successful debating team of La Salle College opened the season with a February 20 debate against the University of Pennsylvania. "This was a radio contest, a no-decision affair." [...]

Main Story

August 28th, 2013|

100 Years of Benilde See this photo in color! During the summer of 1962, the Lasallian world remembered the 100th anniversary of the death of Brother Benilde in the French town of Saugues on August [...]

Transitions

August 28th, 2013|

Deceased The Brothers at Calvert Hall attended the funeral ofArchbishop Francis Keough (Baltimore), who had been an Affiliated Member of the Christian Brothers. News Briefs of Baltimore, December 1961, p. 3. Brother Cornelius Peter [...]

Main Story

August 28th, 2013|

A Salute to History Here is an intriguing photograph from the French-language Institute Bulletin of July 1937: You don't have to be a history scholar to recognize young Lasallian students rendering the fascist salute to [...]

National

August 28th, 2013|

St. La Salle Window at National Shrine Dedicated The St. La Salle window at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (Washington) was dedicated on May 27. A contribution from each of the six U.S. [...]

Sports

August 28th, 2013|

Hockey & Softball Teams at St. John's On December 28, 1936, Brothers Henry and Damien and several of the boys attended the Holy Name banquet at St. Paul's Hall; they represented the champion Midget Hockey [...]

Sports

August 28th, 2013|

Ira Davis Becomes La Salle Coach Ira Davis Becomes La Salle Coach Olympian Ira Davis, a graduate of La Salle College, is the new cross country coach at West Catholic HS. The talented [...]

Transitions

August 28th, 2013|

S. Patrick On March 1, 1937, Brothers Cyril, Alexander, Damien, John, and Augustine attended the funeral of Brother S. Patrick at St. Mary's Church in Toronto. Annals of St. John's Industrial School (Toronto), pp. 166-168. [...]