May 15 marks the Solemnity of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, also celebrated as Founder’s Day. While Founder’s Day celebrations are different in this time of COVID-19, Lasallians are still taking time to remember the founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and patron saint of teachers and celebrate the impact of the mission he started to provide a human and Christian education to the young, especially the poor.
FOUNDER’S DAY MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERIOR GENERAL
Read the full letter from Brother Superior General Robert Schieler, FSC
RESOURCES
Learn more about Saint John Baptist de La Salle
In the Footsteps of De La Salle website
Saint John Baptist de La Salle: Founder, Educator, Saint (District of San Francisco New Orleans)
100 Very Short Quotes of Saint John Baptist de La Salle (compiled by Brother Nick Hutchinson, FSC)
District of Eastern North America resources
District of San Francisco New Orleans resources
FOR PURCHASE
The Teacher’s Saint by Brother George Van Grieken, FSC (English)
Le Saint Enseignant by Brother George Van Grieken, FSC (French)
El Santo de los Maestros by Brother George Van Grieken, FSC (Spanish)
