Eight Lasallians of the District of New Orleans-Santa Fe (NO-SF) have been welcomed as Affiliated Members of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (AFSC). The affiliations took place in Louisiana at two separate ceremonies held in Lafayette and Covington.
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(L-R) Stephanie Trahan, Verna Leger, Father Luiz Dutra, Father Edward Degeyter
On February 28, the Brothers of the Holy Family Community of Lafayette, on behalf of the District and the Institute, honored Verna Leger, Stephanie Trahan, Father Edward Degeyter, and Father Luiz Dutra. Brother Timothy Coldwell, FSC, NO-SF Visitor, presented the Letters of Affiliation.
Leger has been a long-time benefactor and volunteer for the Holy Family Community, providing valuable assistance with the day-to-day needs of the Brothers. Trehan has been the community’s business manager and tireless caretaker for more than 20 years. Father Degeyter’s association with the Brothers extends back to his seminary days and he has worked both for and alongside the Brothers for more than 40 years. Father Dutra has served as chaplain for the community since 1987 and currently lives at the community.
On March 20, the Brothers of the St. Paul’s School Community of Covington, on behalf of the District and the Institute, honored Anne Mott, Eddie Riecke, and Albert and Roxanne Rouchon. Brother Timothy Coldwell, FSC, NO-SF Visitor, presented the Letters of Affiliation.
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Pictured with Brother Timothy Coldwell, (L-R) Anne Mott, Eddie Riecke, Roxanne and Albert Rouchon
Mott organized the St. Paul’s School’s first Mothers Club, was a driving force behind the renovation of the school’s chapel, and was the first woman to serve on the school’s Board of Trustees. Riecke is a 1962 graduate of St. Paul’s who has been active in its Alumni Association, as well as a long-time benefactor of both the school and the Brothers’ communities. Mr. and Mrs. Rouchon are long-time friends and benefactors of the Brothers at St. Paul’s School and have been generous with their time, talents, and assistance to the Brothers’ community.
In remarks made at the Affiliation ceremonies, Brother Timothy stated, “Affiliation to the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools is an honor extended to Lasallian Partners in the sacred mission entrusted to all of us as Christian educators by Jesus Christ in the spirit of the Founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle … On behalf of the Brothers of this district, New Orleans-Santa Fe, please accept my deep gratitude for what you have done to support us in our mission, and especially in our community, by your charity and compassion.”
By Bob Carrejo, Director of Communications for the District of New Orleans – Santa Fe[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]