Huether

Overview

The Huether Lasallian Conference is an annual gathering of Lasallian educators in the Region. Location and theme change each year with a focus on innovative educational issues. All faculty and staff of Lasallian ministries are welcome to attend. Through a thoughtful blend of keynote addresses, panel presentations, breakout sessions, and prayer services, we call upon scholars from within and outside the Lasallian tradition in matters pertaining to each year’s theme.

Regional Awards

The Conference has traditionally recognized many Lasallians throughout the Region, most notably with the Distinguished Lasallian Educator and Brother John Johnston, FSC Awards. Chosen by District, Distinguished Lasallian Educator awards have been a tradition to honor Lasallians who, in ways both ordinary and extraordinary, reflect and embody the Lasallian mission to provide a human and Christian education to the young. Named for the 25th Superior General of the Institute, the Brother John Johnston, FSC Award honors individuals who, like Brother John, have made an indelible mark on the Lasallian mission through scholarly research, leadership, the written word, teaching, witnessing, evangelizing and demonstration of zeal for the mission or any combination of these and other dimensions of service to the extent that he or she has unalterably impacted the mission for the better.

See a comprehensive list of each Distinguished Lasallian Educator and Brother John Johnston, FSC award recipient.

History

In 1973, the Regional Education Council of the Christian Brothers in the United States, under the leadership of Brother Francis Huether, FSC, organized a workshop to provide secondary school administrators a forum to address educational concerns. When Brother Francis retired from his position as the National Secretary of Education, the annual workshop was given his name. The rich diversity of Lasallian apostolic endeavors in the Region is more effectively represented, as increasing numbers of educators from our colleges and universities, elementary schools, middle schools, childcare agencies, and special ministries for the poor come together with teachers, campus ministers, counselors, and administrators from our secondary schools.

Questions?

Want to learn more about Huether? Contact Sarah Laitinen, director of education and formation, at slaitinen@cbconf.org or 202-529-0047 x109.

“I thought it was very inspiring. I felt that I have taken something back to my position that will enable me to be a better teacher, and I’m grateful for that.”

— Roxanne Hand, Totino-Grace High School, Fridley, Minnesota