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Saint Miguel Febres Cordero, FSC
2026-02-10
Francisco Febres Cordero was born into a family that has always been prominent in Ecuadorian politics. Crippled from birth, he had to overcome family opposition to realize his vocation to be a lay religious, the first native of Ecuador to be received into the Institute. Brother Miguel was a gifted teacher from the start and a diligent student. When he was not quite 20 years old, he published the first of his many books, a Spanish grammar that soon became a standard text. In time his research and publications in the field of literature and linguistics put him in touch with scholars all over the world and he was granted membership in the National Academies of Ecuador and Spain.
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Brother James Miller, FSC
2026-02-13
February 13, 2020, marked the inaugural memorial for beatified Brother James Miller, FSC. Brother James was killed in the afternoon of February 13, 1982, while repairing a wall just outside “La Casa Indígena De La Salle” in Guatemala.
In 2010, Brother James was designated a Servant of God and a martyr for the faith, and on Thursday, November 8, 2018, Pope Francis approved a decree recognizing that Brother James Miller died as a martyr. Brother James is the first De La Salle Christian Brother from the United States to be beatified. Brother James was beatified on December 7, 2019, in Huehuetenango. The Church calendar now considers February 13, the date of his death, as a memorial observance in the liturgical year.
Learn more about Brother James’ life, legacy and cause for canonization at brotherjamesmiller.org.

The Importance of "Grace" in Vocational Healing — Regional Webinar
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
The Importance of “Grace” in Vocational Healing
Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT
Dr. Nelson Tung, chief of clinical operations, Martin De Porres Schools, Elmont, NY
This will be a Lasallian-inspired/trauma-informed webinar, designed to help all educators reconnect with their sense of vocation and explore sustainable self-care practices. We are all aware that education is more than a job — it is a calling, a ministry rooted in faith, zeal and the transformative power of human relationships. Due to the vast demands on educators, time, passion and dedication are all areas that can be compromised due to an array of professional and personal reasons. This webinar offers “opportunity” — opportunity to be in community with all Lasallians, to reflect, to learn, to share and to join one another to facilitate “grace.” The power of grace, especially for ourselves, is extremely healing. However, it can be very difficult to do sometimes. Therefore, we will explore the spiritual/clinical impact that burnout, compassion fatigue, secondary trauma stress and vicarious trauma can have. In turn, we will provide for spiritually directed/evidence-based practices to be able to combat it. The ultimate goal is to organically allow for grace, so that the whole person is cared for, and that a renewed direction/sustainability toward vocation, as well as spirituality, is reestablished.
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2026 LASSCA Conference
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-04
Anchored in Faith: Leading Lasallian Schools
Amid a Shifting Society
2026 LASSCA Conference
March 1-4, 2026 • Omni Houston Hotel • Houston, TX
The 2026 Lasallian Association of Secondary School Chief Administrators (LASSCA) Conference is excited to gather over 100 colleagues and District and Regional leaders to share best practices and conversations around the theme “Anchored in Faith: Leading Lasallian Schools Amid a Shifting Society” in Houston, Texas, from March 1-4, 2026.
The LASSCA Conference will begin on Sunday, March 1, 2026, with Mass on-site at 6:30 p.m., followed by the opening session at 7:30 p.m., which will include the presentation of the Brother Michael Collins Award of Excellence and an opening social at 8:00 p.m. The conference will conclude at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. We encourage you to arrive early to give yourself plenty of time to explore and enjoy Houston’s sunny and warm February weather. General sessions will take place Monday and Tuesday. District meetings will be held on Monday, and open forums for presidents, principals and board members will take place on Tuesday. Breakout sessions will be on Monday and Tuesday afternoon.
Learn more about LASSCA 2026.

Johnston Institute, SFNO Gathering
2026-03-12 - 2026-03-14 | Mont La Salle, 4401 Redwood Road, Napa, CA, 94558, United States
Fifth cohort Johnston participants from the District of San Francisco New Orleans (SFNO) will gather March 12-14, 2026, at Mont La Salle in Napa, California.

The Brother John Johnston Institute of Contemporary Lasallian Practice is a two-year Regional formation program that focuses on deepening participants’ understanding of Saint John Baptist de La Salle’s story and vision, Lasallian pedagogy, the Lasallian promotion of justice and Lasallian spirituality while utilizing contemporary texts to inform and influence current and future Lasallian practice.

Johnston Institute, DENA Gathering
2026-03-19 - 2026-03-21 | Bon Secours Retreat Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
Fifth cohort Johnston participants from the District of Eastern North America (DENA) will gather for the last time March 19-21, 2026, at Bon Secours Retreat Center in Marriottsville, Maryland.

The Brother John Johnston Institute of Contemporary Lasallian Practice is a two-year Regional formation program that focuses on deepening participants’ understanding of Saint John Baptist de La Salle’s story and vision, Lasallian pedagogy, the Lasallian promotion of justice and Lasallian spirituality while utilizing contemporary texts to inform and influence current and future Lasallian practice.

“Gen Z Isn’t Lazy: They’re Overwhelmed” — Regional Webinar Series
2026-03-23 18:00 - 19:00
Gen Z Isn’t Lazy: They’re Overwhelmed
Date: Monday, March 23 at 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT
Speaker: Rashad Young, High School Counselor, Christian Brothers College High School, St. Louis, MO
Today’s teens are often mislabeled as lazy, unmotivated or disinterested. In reality, many are overwhelmed — emotionally exhausted by social pressures, academic expectations and the nonstop demands of a digital world. Gen Z is not disengaged; they are drowning in overstimulation, anxiety and isolation. As Lasallian educators, we are called to see beyond behavior and into the heart of what students carry. This session will challenge common narratives around youth apathy and offer a more compassionate, trauma-informed understanding of Gen Z’s struggles. Together, we will explore how depression and overstimulation show up in students’ lives, and how our presence, patience and empathy can become sacred bridges to healing.
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Johnston Institute, Midwest Gathering
2026-03-26 - 2026-03-28 | Carmelite Spiritual Center, 8419 Bailey Road, Darien, IL, 60561, United States
Fifth cohort Johnston participants from the Midwest District will gather for the last time March 26-28, 2026, at the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien, Illinois.

The Brother John Johnston Institute of Contemporary Lasallian Practice is a two-year Regional formation program that focuses on deepening participants’ understanding of Saint John Baptist de La Salle’s story and vision, Lasallian pedagogy, the Lasallian promotion of justice and Lasallian spirituality while utilizing contemporary texts to inform and influence current and future Lasallian practice.

Memorial of Saint John Baptist de La Salle
2026-04-07
Saint John Baptist de La Salle died on Good Friday, April 7, 1719, with 23 active communities and 100 Brothers continuing the mission he started. Read more about the Founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and Patron Saint of Teachers

Blessed Nicolas Roland
2026-04-27
Blessed Nicolas Roland, upon whom Saint John Baptist de La Salle often relied for guidance, died April 27, 1678. He was beatified Oct. 16, 1994.
Download the liturgical text approved by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments

“Holy Audacity: Leadership and Enduring Lasallian Charism” – Regional Webinar
2026-05-04 18:00 - 19:00
Presented by Brother George Van Grieken, FSC, Ph.D.
Monday, May 4, 2026 • 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT
How does a spiritual charism endure through revolution, global expansion and profound cultural change? In this webinar, Brother George Van Grieken, FSC, will explore three pivotal moments in the history of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools through the leadership of Brother Agathon, Brother Philippe, and Brother John Johnston. Each faced radically different historical crises — from the French Revolution to worldwide institutional growth and the post–Vatican II renewal of religious life — yet each responded in ways that preserved and re-expressed the Lasallian charism. Drawing from the book “Holy Audacity: A Short History of the Lasallian Charism & Mission,” the webinar will highlight how faith, zeal and association were continually adapted to new realities and invite participants to reflect on what this legacy of “holy audacity” means for Lasallian schools, communities and ministries today.
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Solemnity of Saint John Baptist de La Salle
2026-05-15
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 mission and celebrate the man whose vision and dedication to providing a human and Christian education to the young, especially the poor, launched the worldwide Lasallian network.
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Brother Raphaël Louis Rafiringa, FSC
2026-05-19
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 success. As a sign of their recognition of this, the French authorities decorated him with the Madagascan gold medal of merit. As a result of his remarkable literary effort, he was named a member of the Madagascan Academy. He died at Fianarantsoa on May 19, 1919.
On Oct. 18, 1979, the Brothers of this great island requested of Pope John Paul II the introduction of the Cause of the Servant of God.
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Buttimer Institute 2026
2026-06-28 - 2026-07-11 | Manhattan University, 4513 Manhattan College Parkway, Riverdale, NY, 10471, United States
June 28 – July 11
Manhattan University, Riverdale, NY
The Buttimer Institute of Lasallian Studies is a three-year program designed to inspire Lasallian educators, Brothers and Partners to delve more thoroughly into the Lasallian founding story through scholarly study, to awaken the basis of their vocation as educators and nurture their personal, professional and spiritual journey. This formation program also seeks to deepen association for the Lasallian mission and provide experiences to empower Lasallians to become catalysts in their own ministries. The Buttimer Institute of Lasallian Studies is an intensive Lasallian formation and education program that studies the life and work of Saint John Baptist de La Salle and the origins of the Lasallian mission. Through an examination of the writings of De La Salle and an analysis of some modern educators, participants develop a deeper understanding of the Lasallian heritage and its influence on contemporary education. Community cohorts gather for three consecutive summers in two-week durations at Manhattan University in New York.
Learn more and register by May 8, 2026.

Johnston Institute's Summer Kickoff, Regional Gathering
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-16 | Lewis University, 1 University Parkway, Romeoville, IL, 60446, United States
The new sixth cohort of the Johnston Institute will gather as a Region at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, from July 13-16, 2026. This will be the first of six in-person gatherings across the two-year program. The theme of this first session will be the Lasallian founding story and vision.
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 deepening participants’ understanding of Saint John Baptist de La Salle’s story and vision, Lasallian pedagogy, the Lasallian promotion of justice and Lasallian spirituality while utilizing contemporary texts to inform and influence current and future Lasallian practice.

Lasallian Social Justice Institute 2026
2026-07-20 - 2026-07-24
“Child Poverty and the Work of Hope”
July 20-24, 2026 • Syracuse, NY
The Lasallian Social Justice Institute (LSJI) will take place in Syracuse, New York, where participants will explore the realities surrounding child poverty. Through partnerships with local community organizations, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the lived realities of children and families experiencing poverty and the systemic forces that sustain it. Grounded in the Lasallian tradition and Catholic social teaching, the weeklong program will explore several interconnected issues impacting child poverty in the Syracuse community, including education, housing instability and food insecurity.
Learn more and register by May 8, 2026.

Lasallian Social Justice Institute (LSJI) is a formation program based on the Gospel that serves to promote the continuing process of conversion to solidarity with persons in poverty and to provide an authentic response to the Gospel and our Lasallian vocation.

Saint Benildus Romançon, FSC
2026-08-13
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 in 1841. He served in that school for the next 20 years, educating the boys of the village, many of whom had never been to school. The school became a center of social and intellectual life of the village. Saint Benilde died Aug. 13, 1862.
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Video by Ed Sirois, La Salle Academy, Providence, RI

Vocation and Belonging: Insights for Educators – Regional Webinar
2026-08-18 13:00 - 14:00
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT
Speakers: Dr. Jaclyn Doherty and Dr. Nabil Tueme of Springtide Research Institute
Drawing on national survey and interview findings from Springtide Research Institute, this session examines how teachers and mentors shape young people’s sense of vocation and belonging. Participants will explore how educators help students develop confidence in their gifts, expand their sense of what futures are possible, and make meaning of their experiences. Particular attention will be given to how language can communicate different expectations around certainty, agency, pressure, and exploration.

This session invites educators to reflect on how relationships, language and everyday interactions can help young people feel seen, supported and capable of building meaningful lives. The webinar will also consider how vocation and belonging are interconnected. Participants will leave with practical strategies for fostering reflective conversations and creating environments that support both belonging and vocational exploration.

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Saint Solomon Le Clercq, FSC
2026-09-02
Saint Solomon was secretary to Brother Agathon, the Superior General, after having been a teacher, director and bursar. He was martyred on Sept. 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 Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Oct. 16, 2016, with Lasallians from around the world in attendance.
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Blessed Martyrs of Rochefort
2026-09-02
Blessed Brothers Roger, Léon and Uldaric were martyred in 1794 during the French Revolution. They were beatified on Oct. 1, 1995, as part of a group of 64 martyrs who died for their faith.
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The Two-Minute Formula: High-Volume Content That Drives Storytelling – Regional Webinar
2026-09-08 18:00 - 19:00
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT
Speaker: Danielle Hladky, director of communications marketing, Calvert Hall College High School, Baltimore, Maryland
Discover how Calvert Hall College High School transformed the art of storytelling into a marathon broadcast featuring rapid-fire, two-minute interviews that showcase the real people behind the mission. From nationally ranked gymnasts to aspiring engineers, student body presidents to triple-jump champions, this innovative format brings your school community to live in ways that are authentic and natural.
Learning objectives:

How to produce 2+ hours of compelling content that keeps your community engaged year after year
The art of the two-minute interview: capturing authentic student stories without the fluff
Leveraging alumni interviewers to create cross-generational connections
Broadcasting strategies that turns content into appointment viewing
Why showcasing academic, athletic, and extracurricular achievements builds a complete picture of impact

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Blessed Scubilion Rousseau, FSC
2026-09-27
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 the rest of his life to teaching and caring for the enslaved natives. He died April 13, 1867.
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Johnston Institute's Fall Session, SFNO Gathering
2026-10-08 - 2026-10-10 | McMenamins Kennedy School, Portland, OR
Sixth cohort Johnston Institute participants from the District of San Francisco New Orleans (SFNO) will gather as at McMenamins Kennedy School in Portland, Oregon, from Oct. 8-10, 2026. This second session will be themed: Lasallian pedagogy and best practices.
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 deepening participants’ understanding of Saint John Baptist de La Salle’s story and vision, Lasallian pedagogy, the Lasallian promotion of justice and Lasallian spirituality while utilizing contemporary texts to inform and influence current and future Lasallian practice.

Saint Jaime Hilario Barbal, FSC
2026-10-09
Manuel Barbal Cosan was born on Jan. 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 soon developed hearing problems and was advised to return home. Convinced that God was calling him, he was overjoyed in 1917 to learn that the Institute of the Brothers would accept him in the novitiate at Irun, Spain.
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Saint Martyrs of Turón
2026-10-09
In 1934, Turón, a coal-mining town in the Asturias Province in Northwestern Spain, was the center of anti-government and anticlerical hostility in the years prior to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. The Brothers’ school was an irritant to the radicals in charge of the town because of the religious influence it exerted on the young. The Brothers were known to defy the ban on teaching religion and they openly escorted their students to Sunday Mass.
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New Directions in the Lasallian Heritage High School Curriculum – Regional Webinar
2026-10-14 18:00 - 19:00
“New Directions in the Lasallian Heritage High School Curriculum”
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT

Speakers: Seth Alexander, Ph.D., religious studies teacher, Christian Brothers High School, Sacramento, California Thomas Guro, religious studies department chair, Christian Brothers High School, Sacramento, California Mary Alice Spinelli, religious studies department chair, Justin-Siena High School, Napa, California

Three religious studies teachers from the San Francisco New Orleans District, with the direction of Brother George Van Grieken, FSC, have begun creating Lasallian themed supplements to the four-year high school religious studies curriculum based on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) framework. This webinar will introduce the beginning module for freshmen on the life of Saint John Baptist de La Salle and the vision for how Lasallian elements can be included in other courses.

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Johnston Institute's Fall Session, Midwest Gathering
2026-10-15 - 2026-10-17 | Siena Retreat Center, Racine, WI
Sixth cohort Johnston Institute participants from the Midwest District will gather at Siena Retreat Center in Racine, Wisconsin, from Oct. 15-17, 2026. This second session will be themed: Lasallian pedagogy and best practices.
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 deepening participants’ understanding of Saint John Baptist de La Salle’s story and vision, Lasallian pedagogy, the Lasallian promotion of justice and Lasallian spirituality while utilizing contemporary texts to inform and influence current and future Lasallian practice.

Blessed Nicolas Barré
2026-10-21
Nicolas Barré was born Oct. 21, 1621, in Amiens, France. In 1641, he joined the Minim Order of St. Francis of Paola, where he taught philosophy while still remaining a deacon. After becoming a priest in 1645, he became a professor of theology and librarian. After falling ill, he moved to a convent in Amiens and later to Rouen. While he was there, he carried out his idea of “Little Charitable Schools” and “the Charitable Teachers.”  He was consulted by John Baptist de La Salle and helped develop the foundation of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. Nicholas Barré died May 31, 1686, in Paris, France.
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Johnston Institute's Fall Session, DENA Gathering
2026-10-22 - 2026-10-24 | Shawnee Inn, 100 Shawnee Inn Dr, Shawnee on Delaware, PA, 18356
Sixth cohort Johnston Institute participants from the District of Eastern North America (DENA) will gather in the Poconos at the Shawnee Inn from Oct. 22-24, 2026. This second session will be themed: Lasallian pedagogy and best practices.
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 deepening participants’ understanding of Saint John Baptist de La Salle’s story and vision, Lasallian pedagogy, the Lasallian promotion of justice and Lasallian spirituality while utilizing contemporary texts to inform and influence current and future Lasallian practice.

Blessed Arnold Rèche, FSC
2026-10-23
Jules-Nicolas Rèche was born into a poor family living in Landroff in the province of Lorraine. He left school at an early age to work as a stable-boy, a coachman, and finally as a teamster for a local construction company. Even as a young man he was known among his fellow workers for his piety and his self-discipline. He first met the Brothers while attending evening classes in their school and asked to be admitted into the congregation.
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