Originally published on The Gateway Issue No. 2 (April 2008)

Daniel O’Connell is a towering figure in Irish history. In our Lasallian world, we have our own Daniel O’Connell, more familiarly known as Brother Paul, and who, at least in some respects, was also a towering figure. 

Originally published in The Gateway Issue No. 1 (March 2008)

Joseph Dunne was born in Camp, County Kerry, Ireland on 2nd July 1914, right at the start of World War 1. The little town is located beside a bay which opens out to the vast Atlantic ocean. The hinterland is dotted with lovely hills and valleys. Joseph was the fifth in a family of eight boys and one girl. The family grew up on a farm.

The Hong Kong Lasallian Family is happy to announce that the celebration for the 150th Anniversary of the Lasallian Mission in Hong Kong will take place in 2025, bridging the past to the present. With the theme "150 Years of Touching Hearts, Teaching Minds, and Transforming Lives," this anniversary serves as a reminder of our rich heritage and the enduring impact of the Lasallian mission. It calls upon us to honour the legacy of dedication to educating the young, particularly the poor and the needy.

By John Rainer L. Pulvera, LEAD Volunteer Coordinator (rain.pulvera@delasalle.ph)

Serving and reaching out to the peripheries continues, especially during this CHRISTmas season.

The Lasallian Volunteers Batch 25 participated in their Mid-Year Activity-Program Management, which took place from December 11-14, 2024, at Sitio Mclen Ville, Malabon City. This immersion activity was organized by the De La Salle Brothers, Inc. – Social Action Unit

A total of 125 simple Noche Buena packages were distributed to the residents by the volunteers as a gesture of gratitude to the community.

From November 17th to 23rd, the Grade 10 Lasallian Catholic Youth students of St. Joseph’s Institution International (SJI International), Singapore, embarked on their first mission trip to La Salle Bamboo School in Sangkhlaburi, Thailand. This journey was a remarkable opportunity for students to connect with fellow Lasallians, witness the Lasallian educational mission in action, and reflect on their roles as members of a global Lasallian family.

The LEAD Joint Councils Workshop (JCW) 2024 took place last 20-22 November 2024. The six District Committees together with the LEAD personnel came together in this collaborative exercise to respond to the essential question: “What good news does the Lasallian Family in East Asia wish to share to the world?”

On 25-26 November 2024, Singapore witnessed an exciting development: the first Becoming Brothers vocation evening, marking a significant step in revitalizing local interest in the De La Salle Brothers’ life and mission. This inspiring gathering brought together four passionate participants, all of whom were young professionals keen to learn more about the path of brotherhood.

Reflection by Hayden Yu (St. Joseph's College)

I think all the events throughout the camp were truly impressive; I can’t pick which one was the best.

Each event offered different types of leadership skills for us to discover.

For city tracing, it really helped boost the friendship within our team and allowed us to understand more about working with teammates we weren’t familiar with.

Br. JJ Jimenez FSC, LEAD Visitor, and Br. Nicholas Seet FSC visited De La Salle School and attended their End-of-Year Thanksgiving Mass held in the school hall.  Br. JJ gave a short address at the end of Mass reminding the students of being grateful for their teachers and what it means to be Lasallian and caring for each other.