Brother Gerard Duncanson, FSC, of the District of Eastern North America died August 28, 2011 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:Wednesday, August 31, 2011Viewing from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.La Salle Academy Brothers' Residence612 Academy AvenueProvidence, RI 02908-2796 Thursday, September 1, 2011Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m.St. Pius V Roman Catholic [...]
Charles McMurray, AFSC, of the New Orleans-Santa Fe District, died August 19, 2011 in a New Orleans hospital following complications from a fall. An affiliated member of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools since 1980, Charlie's effervescent spirit spilled over into every encounter people had with him. He was an ardent supporter [...]
LVs on Lewis University plane A new group of Lasallian Volunteers (LV) is ready for the service year after participating in LV Orientation from July 21 - August 1 at Lewis University in Romeoville, IL. The group of 52 volunteers includes 18 who are returning for a second year and one volunteer returning for a [...]
The Brother Luke Salm, FSC Religious Education Workshop will take place October 2 - 4, 2011 in Marriottsville, MD. "Sharing Faith: The Lasallian Vision of Christian Education and Evangelization" is the focus of the second annual workshop. The goal is to enhance and support the Christian education and evangelization of the young by providing professional [...]
A new principal is welcoming students starting a new academic year at Mullen High School in Denver, CO, which is celebrating its 80th year. James Gmelich became principal July 1, 2011 after serving for the past 19 years in Catholic secondary schools. He spent six of those years as a teacher and 13 as an [...]
Atlantic Ocean LVs Ride cyclists dipped their bike tires in the Pacific Ocean June 16 in Astoria, OR kicking off a 3,600-mile cross-country ride to support the work of Lasallian Volunteers, raise awareness about poverty, and encourage service. Riders lived their mission of service by participating in volunteer work on stops along the way. A [...]
Four Lasallian groups from the USA-Toronto Region will take part at World Youth Day (WYD) in Madrid, Spain from August 16 - 21. Bro. Chris Patiño is leading a group from Cathedral High School in Los Angeles, Bro. Fortunat Phong has a large contingent from La San, San Jose, and Bro. Michael Shubnell is leading [...]
Brother Hilary McGovern, FCS, of the District of Eastern North America, died August 12, 2011 at De La Salle Hall, Lincroft, NJ. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:Tuesday, August 16, 2011Viewing from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.De La Salle Hall810 Newman Springs RoadLincroft, NJ 07738-1608 Wednesday, August 17, 2011Viewing from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Mass of Christian Burial at [...]
Brothers reading vows Four Brothers professed their first vows Thursday, August 4 at La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA during the District of Eastern North America Retreat. Brothers Anthony Baginski, Ken Kalinowski, Anwar Martinez, and Michael Miller each read their one-year vows and signed vow statements. They also received a medal in honor of the [...]
The Board of Trustees of De La Salle High School in New Orleans, LA has appointed of William Hebert, AFSC as the new school president effective August 5. Hebert began working at De La Salle in 1968. He has taught math, chemistry and computer science. Hebert has also served as assistant principal under three different [...]