Abstracts for breakout session presentations of 75 minutes are now being accepted by the Huether planning committee. Presentations should focus on how Lasallians are or could be addressing the conference theme, “Caring for the Whole Child, Renewing the Lasallian Educator.” The deadline to submit an abstract is Friday, July 31.
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. For more than 50 years, Huether has brought Lasallian educators together to inspire creative and mission-centered responses to emerging educational needs.
Brother Armin Luistro, FSC, Superior General of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, was born in Philippines. He holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and letters from De La Salle University in Manila, where he also earned a master’s degree in religious education and values and later became president. He has a doctorate in educational management from the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod.
Brother Armin brings more than 34 years of experience and leadership in the public and private sectors as: Visitor, then-District of the Philippines (1997-2003); Co-founder, De La Salle University Indonesia (2000); President, De La Salle University (2004-2010); Secretary, Department of Education for his country (2010-2016); President of La Salle Philippines (2017-2019). Visitor, Lasallian District of East Asia (2019-2022); and currently 28th Superior General of the Institute (2022-).
Molly McMahon, Ph.D., joined the Roche Center in 2021 as the Director of Leadership Programs, drawing upon her work as an elementary school teacher, middle school teacher, teacher-leader, clinical supervisor, assistant principal and principal. She directs the Catholic Leadership Cohort Masters degree program, and supports all leadership programs at the Center. Molly completed her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership at Boston College in 2010. Her passions include the impact of leadership on school communities and the importance of holistic education. Her published work includes “The Playbook for Whole-Child Education in U.S. Catholic Schools” (2024) and various articles related to holistic education.
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.
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, child care agencies, and special ministries for the poor come together with teachers, campus ministers, counselors, and administrators from our secondary schools.
“There’s something so special about getting to see everybody from across the entire Region that’s connected in one mission, and really living it out in very different ways.”
Lasallians may now register for this year’s annual Huether Lasallian Conference, taking place Nov. 19-21 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Registration is open now through Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Register for Huether and book your hotel Themed “Caring for the Whole Child, Renewing the Lasallian Educator,” the conference will examine how the Lasallian mission […]
To learn more about Huether contact Rebecca Mackisey, assistant director of education and formation, at rmackisey@cbconf.org or 202-529-0047 x 110.
