By Xavier Apostol (Santuario Ministry Coordinator)

On 26 January 2025, the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools marked the 300th anniversary of the Bull of Approbation with a grand celebration at the Santuario de La Salle. The Mass, presided over by His Excellency Most Rev. Charles John Brown, Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, was a momentous occasion for the Lasallian community and the broader Catholic Church.

By Br. Dennis Magbanua FSC

Students from five Lasallian secondary schools recently participated in "Brew with Bro," an event designed to foster meaningful dialogue between students and De La Salle Brothers. The event, held on Friday, 24 January 2025, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM in the La Salle College GP Room, was a collaborative effort of the Hong Kong Lasallian Family's Youth and Vocations units and the Student Formation Team of La Salle College.

Originally published in The Gateway Issue No. 6 (September 2008)

Originally published in The Gateway Issue No. 5 (August 2008)

Originally published in The Gateway Issue No. 4 (June 2008)

A Born Leader

Originally published in The Gateway Issue No. 3 (May 2008)

Among all our dedicated and distinguished Brothers there is one whose outstanding vision and determination helped to set a solid foundation for the future development of the Hong Kong Lasallian family. To him, difficulty was a source of inspiration. 

The Brother Assistant Superior General, Michael Jacques, in his speech at the Hong Kong Centenary Celebration Dinner, told the guests:

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.