PHILIPPINES, July 15 - the De La Salle Brothers of Ozamiz, together with the members of the La Salle University community witnessed the blessing of the newly renovated Our Lady of the Star Chapel. After the blessing of the chapel, Fr. Ed Tabada, the University Chaplain, led the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Br. Butch Alcudia FSC, in his thanksgiving message, wished that the chapel be the guiding star for the members of the school community as they strive to respond to the Lasallian mission especially in this trying time.

SJIIM High School Principal, Dr Nicola Brown and IBDP Coordinator Ms Maureen Fitzgerald (seated centre) with some of the top scorers who obtained 40 points and above

For the third year running, students of St. Joseph’s Institution International School Malaysia (SJIIM) once again produced outstanding results in the recent 2020 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) examinations.

PHILIPPINES - On July 18, 2020, the Brothers of the new Holy Infancy Community welcomed the upcoming school year by having a meet and greet with the contacts and aspirants. Br. Chuck Magno FSC, together with Brs. Ivan Umali FSC and Henry FSC, organized the online meeting despite the extraordinary times. Accompaniment doesn’t stop because of this challenging time, rather it transforms into a more creative way of fraternal support to the young. The community is looking forward to attracting more young men to consider the life and spirituality of the De La Salle Brothers.

"Thursdays with La Salle" is a four-part online formation series for Lasallian Partners during this time of COVID-19. In 4 constructive Thursday in May 2020 we organized an online formation program via ZOOM. This was conceptualized by formators from the Lasallian East Asia District who have been in quarantine in their respective countries.

Through this initiative, we hope that the Lasallian family will be able to grow in their faith, find creative ways to serve others, and deepen their relationships at home/social circles and connect with the Worldwide Lasallian Family.

With faith in the resurrection, the Lasallian East Asia District [LEAD] announce the passing of Br. Pedro Victor ‘Dindo’ Maralit FSC on 2020 July 15 at Residencia De La Salle, Dasmariñas City, Cavite, Philippines. He was 55 years old and a De La Salle Brother for 34 years.

RELIGIOUS CONSECRATION

Novitiate: 1984 October 21, Green Hills
First Vows: 1986 May 15
Perpetual Vows: 1994 April 30
Silver Jubilee: 2009 October 24

TOUR OF DUTY

On Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 42 Brothers, Teachers, Students, and Partners gathered together for the session,ABrother’s Journey: 10 Brothers 101 Stories.

Wednesdays with La Salle was inspired by LEAD’s Thursdays with La Salle. Singapore decided to continue with the series to allow more people to be part of the formation series.It served as a good way to engage with fellowLasallianswhile maintaining social distancing during this time of pandemic.

The whole business of learning Chinese is fraught with dangers. You might become so addicted to the subject that you wake up thinking about it, spend the day studying it and start dreaming about it at night. Or you might become so frustrated that you rub your eyes hard, pull out your hair if you have not already lost it, and generally struggle to retain your sanity.

Performed by students from De La Salle Schools worldwide

July 4-5, 2020. The Young Brothers in the Sector of Thailand had a retreat at La Salle Chotiravi Nakhonsawan School. The theme was “CONSECRATED LIFE IN THE NEW NORMAL.” We invited two speakers to share about their experiences in consecrated life especially during the changes in society due to the COVID-19 pandemic.On the first day, Br. Eugene Prapas Sricharoen FSC was the speaker. He shared about how he became a De La Salle Brother and lived the Lasallian charism through educational services.