On 19 July 2025, Lasallian leaders, governors, and principals gathered for a full-day leadership formation programme titled “Stewarding the Mission – Lasallian Governance in Action.” The event, held at La Salle House, aimed to strengthen the shared Lasallian mission and deepen participants’ understanding of Catholic and Lasallian identity in the governance of schools.

Over the course of five months, members of the District Council of Vietnam collaborated closely with an ad-hoc team of educators from De La Salle University to design distinct leadership and formation programs tailored for the Brothers and Lasallian partners in Vietnam. This collaborative effort involved regular correspondence and both virtual and in-person meetings. The planning process was comprehensive. It began with gathering profiles and expectations of potential participants, followed by the selection and preparation of materials for translation into Vietnamese and Khmer.

Tagpuan (Encounter) 8.0 is a collaborative project of the De La Salle Brothers in Hong Kong and the De La Salle Alumni Association—One La Salle Hong Kong, which was held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Lasallian Youth Centre in Sheung Shui.

By Br. Patrick Tierney FSC

I like to read and write.

The latest written offering is called SNAPS.

When I was in Primary school, a photographer used to come to take class photos. He set up, disappeared under a big black cloth and re-emerged. The pictures were in black and white and came out rather well. Snaps was the common name for photos at the time.

The snaps in this book are short, one-page memories which must have been dozing in the mind before awaking into the light of day. Some go way back, others are of modern vintage.

By Brian Chan (Chan Sui Ki (La Salle) College)

by Ruiychi Rosh De Guzman

We live in a world that moves too fast, where we’re constantly expected to perform, to keep going, and to always be okay, even when we’re not. In a session with Br. Bobby Casingal FSC, we talked about journaling. Honestly, it felt like a much-needed pause that reminded me of an important truth: reflection isn’t just something nice to do—it’s something we need.

A Reflection on the Brothers' Vocation Camp 2025 of Aspirant Alex Nethercott

The Brothers' Vocation Camp 2025 (BVC 2025) was a significant event for me, not just as a participant but as someone on a journey of self-discovery. Initially, I approached the camp with no particular expectations, thinking it might be similar to previous experiences like ILAW. However, as the days unfolded, I realized that BVC 2025 was much more than just another recollection; it was a transformative experience that deepened my understanding of my vocation and the Lasallian mission.

A Reflection on the Brothers' Vocation Camp 2025 by Aspirant Cheval Biwang

Originally published in The Gateway Issue No. 29 (March 2011)

Exuberant, full of zest and energy, busy as a bee, a flair for fund-raising, a hearty laugh, quaint idioms and generous to a fault - such are the images of Brother Martin that flash through the mind.

Born near Macroom, Co Cork, Ireland, Jeremiah Kelleher entered the Novitiate of the De La Salle Brothers in Castletown in June 1927 and in August took the holy habit, receiving the religious name of Brother Martin. He was a strong, sturdy youngster. 

Originally published in The Gateway Issue No. 28 (January 2011)

The benevolent side of Brother Patrick was shown in different ways. One such had to do with academic awards. For some years the school had no Speech or Prize-giving Days. At the end of the year, just before the final examination, he would go around to all classes from Form 1 to 4 and personally give away his “prizes”, exempting the top 5 students in each class from the final examination! This unique system of awards was never forgotten, especially by the recipients.