Christian Brothers Conference (CBC) will conclude the work of its Office of Vocation Ministry at the end of 2025 as part of a broader effort to integrate vocation ministry more fully across all areas of the conference. The Districts of the Lasallian Region of North America (RELAN) have developed strong and effective vocation ministry programs, and CBC remains committed to supporting their ongoing efforts. As we move into this next phase, the conference will collaborate closely with District leaders to share resources, coordinate formation opportunities and strengthen a culture of vocations across the Region. We will continue discerning our path forward by identifying best practices and exploring creative approaches to promoting vocations.
As we make this transition, we express our sincere gratitude to Chris Swain, who has served as director of the Office of Vocation Ministry for 11 years. During his tenure, Chris has supported vocation ministry in the Region and across the Institute, helped strengthen collaborative efforts among the Districts, and accompanied many individuals in their discernment process. His steady leadership and commitment to the Lasallian mission have been important contributions to RELAN’s vocation efforts. We thank Chris for his dedicated service to the Region and wish him well as he moves into the next chapter of his life and ministry.