The Staff Induction Programme for new Lasallian educators was conducted in two sessions on 10 and 24 January 2025, with a total of 73 participants from the nine Lasallian institutions in Singapore. This one-day programme held at La Salle House aimed to familiarize new staff with the Lasallian mission, history, values, and pedagogy while fostering a sense of belonging within the wider Lasallian family.

The Lasallian Formation Day (LFD) 2025 was successfully held on 21 February 2025 at St. Joseph’s Institution, bringing together 670 staff members from seven Lasallian schools. This annual event provided an opportunity for Lasallian staff to deepen their understanding of the Lasallian mission and strengthen their vocation as teachers committed to faith, service, and community.

The Lasallian spirit shone brightly at the Commencement Mass held on Friday, 17 January 2025, at the Church St Alphonsus. The event brought together students, staff, and alumni from all Lasallian schools in Singapore to seek God’s blessings and the Holy Spirit’s guidance. This Mass celebrated the unity and commitment of the Lasallian community, as they pledged once more to "Fan Into Flames" the gifts God has bestowed upon them, using these gifts to grow in faith and serve as one united community.

The Lasallian Youth Network (LYNK) Weekend was held last 14-16 March 2025 at La Salle Centre, Ipoh. A total of seventeen (17) young people attended the formation weekend at La Salle Centre.

Below are the sharing from the volunteers:

From the thoughtful planning to the engaging sessions, every detail reflects your commitment to excellence.”

“I’m happy that I’m able to reconnect with so many of the friends that I’ve made from the 33NLYC.”

“I look forward to the other camps ahead of us.” 

From 10 to 14 March 2025, the Brother-Formators’ Gathering took place in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Attending the gathering were Brothers Philip Bancha, John Ong, Iñigo Riola, and Moris Tang. Together, they spent these days in prayer, dialogue, and fraternity. Each day was marked by moments of prayer and reflection, with the Brothers gathering for morning prayers and evening Mass, as well as engaging in discussions on topics related to formation and vocation ministry.

The LEAD Formation Coordinators Meeting happened last 7-8 March 2025 at the SJI Brothers Community in Singapore. The Formation Coordinators had the task to develop and design a Formation Road Map for the District.

The session opened with inspiration shared by Mr Kenny Rebeira, Chair of the Formation and Shared Mission Committee. Br Michael Valenzuela FSC was present on both days, providing inputs for our Formation Coordinators. 

By Br. Emmanuel C. Hilado FSC

Originally published in The Gateway Issue No. 12 (March 2009)

Brother Paul was born into a well off family in the province of Jehol, (熱河), (in modern day Inner Mongolia). He was strongly influenced from early childhood by the piety of his father and grandfather. As a young man he studied in a seminary. Later, having graduated from Fu Jen University (輔仁大學), he decided to devote his life to education.

Originally published in The Gateway Issue No. 10 (January 2009)

There are many “bits of heaven” dotting the land and seascapes of County Donegal, Ireland. Among them is an area called the Rosses. It was here, in the townland of Mullaghderg, that James Patrick Sharkey was born on the 25th February 1926. He was the eldest in a family of eleven, six brothers and five sisters.

We are pleased to announce the release of the LEAD Directory of Volunteer Opportunities 2025! Read our Volunteer Coordinator Mr. Rain Pulvera's message to mark this publication.

You may view Directory through this link: https://bit.ly/LEADDOVE2025