PHILIPPINES - My Other Persona. Ongoing at Finale Art File until October 20 is an exhibition of works mostly done in two artist residencies in Onishi, Japan and Caylus, France in August - September and October 2019 respectively. There are 18 works on show mostly in Pen, except with the "Flies" series done in Caylus where I experimented with mixed media - charcoal, graphite, graphite dust, black pastel (and playing with image transfer). Come and visit if you have time. The gallery is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm everyday except Sunday.

USA - During the Welcome Liturgy for first year SMC students, Br. Iñigo Riola FSC was asked by the Mission and Ministry Office to share about one of the Lasallian Core Principles, Concern for the Poor and Marginalized. Below is an excerpt from his sharing:

PHILIPPINES - The contacts and aspirants of Iligan had their gathering on August 21-22, 2021 at the Holy Infancy Brothers’ Community (HIBC) in La Salle Academy. The event was filled with activities, including the aspirants’ commitment to the Aspirancy Program and their Community Annual Planning

PHILIPPINES - The Vocations Ministry Office of the De La Salle Brothers of the Philippines organized the first Brother Mentors’ Gathering for vocations year 2021-2022. The session focused on the essential skills in accompanying Aspirants as they discern their vocation in life. It was facilitated by Br. Rey Mejias FSC, the Institute’s current Secretary for Formation. In attendance were Brothers from the Philippines, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, and Japan.

MALAYSIA - St Xavier's has this long tradition of practising "concern for the poor and social justice" in its own way. In the early days it was, 'bring some rice and canned food for the poor'. It then morphed into 'let's all cook something and sell it to others for a profit and then donate the money to the poor [usually St Joseph's Orphanage and Little Sisters of the Poor home for the aged]. Then it morphed again to do the same and more [game stalls, etc] for one week.

PHILIPPINES - De La Salle Lipa (DLSL) received the internationally-renowned STARS Silver Rating for its continuous efforts in practicing sustainability on many fronts, the first academic institution in the Philippines to earn this accolade.

MALAYSIA - On the last day of September, 30th, Malaysia’s sector online assembly started with 6 Lasallian Partners and 18 Brothers, including Brothers Armin, Visitor, Patrick, and Antonio from the leadership team.

With faith in the resurrection, the Lasallian East Asia District (LEAD) announces the passing of Br. Lawrence ‘Larry’ Blake FSC at 11:35 am, 05 November 2021 at St. Teresa’s Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong. He was 91 years old and a De La Salle Brother for 75 years.

RELIGIOUS CONSECRATION

Entrance to the Juniorate 1943 (Castletown)
Entrance to the Novitiate 1946 August 1 (Castletown)
Habit-Taking 1946 September 7 (Castletown)
First Vows 1947 September (Castletown)
Perpetual Vows 1954 September 2 (Penang)