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Solemnity of Saint John Baptist de La Salle
Each year, Lasallians honor Saint John Baptist de La Salle, founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and patron saint of teachers, on May 15, known as the Solemnity of Saint John Baptist de La Salle or Founder’s Day. It’s a day to reflect on the rich history of the Lasallian […]
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Brother Raphaël Louis Rafiringa, FSC
Br. Raphaël Louis Rafiringa was born in Tananarive (Madagascar) on May 1, 1856. His indefatigable missionary effort suffered as a result of two wars, one in 1883 and the other in 1895. All the missionaries having been chased from the island, Brother Raphaël confronted this difficult situation with a superhuman courage that was crowned with […]
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Johnston Institute’s Summer Session, Regional Gathering
Lewis University 1 University Parkway, Romeoville, IL, United StatesAll sixth cohort Johnston Institute participants will gather as a Region at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, from July 19-23, 2027. This fourth session will be themed: Lasallian vocation, spirituality and Association. See the full cohort VI schedule here. The Brother John Johnston Institute of Contemporary Lasallian Practice is a two-year Regional formation program that focuses on […]
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Saint Benildus Romançon, FSC
Pierre Romançon was born June 14, 1805, in Thuret, France. He was so far ahead of his classmates that when he was only 14 years old the Brothers engaged him as a substitute teacher. From 1821 to 1841 he taught in elementary schools before being appointed as director of a new school in southern France […]
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Saint Solomon Le Clercq, FSC
Saint Solomon was secretary to Brother Agathon, the Superior General, after having been a teacher, director and bursar. He was martyred on September 2, 1792, during the French Revolution. He was the first Brother of the Christian Schools to be martyred, and the first to be beatified. He was canonized in a ceremony in Saint […]
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Blessed Martyrs of Rochefort
Blessed Brothers Roger, Léon and Uldaric were martyred in 1794 during the French Revolution. They were beatified on October 1, 1995, as part of a group of 64 martyrs who died for their faith. More from the Institute >
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Blessed Scubilion Rousseau, FSC
Blessed Scubilion Rousseau, FSC, was born March 21, 1797, in Annay la-Côte, France. He was serving as a catechist in his native village when he was introduced to the Brothers. He entered the novitiate in 1822. After 10 years of teaching in schools throughout France, he left for the island of Reunion where he dedicated […]
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Johnston Institute’s Fall Session, SFNO Gathering
Solomon Episcopal Center 54296 LA-445, Loranger, LASixth cohort Johnston Institute participants from the District of San Francisco New Orleans (SFNO) will gather at Solomon Episcopal Center in Loranger, Louisiana, from Oct. 7-9, 2027. This fifth session […]
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Saint Jaime Hilario Barbal, FSC
Manuel Barbal Cosan was born on January 2, 1898, in Enviny, a small town at the foot of the Pyrenees in northern Spain. Known for his serious nature, he was only 12 years old when, with the blessing of his devout and hardworking parents, he entered the minor seminary of the diocese of Urgel. He […]
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