Week of Events
46th General Chapter
The 46th General Chapter will take place May 1-22, 2022, in Rome with the theme “Building New Paths to Transform Lives.” Normally held every seven years, the Chapter evaluates the life of the Institute, provides for its continuing adaptation and renewal, and sets out the main guidelines for future action. Read more about the General […]
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 […]
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 […]