Brother Pius Kelly (1911-1981)

Originally published in The Gateway Issue No. 18 (October 2009)

A film called The Quiet Man was produced in 1952, directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne as the quiet man. The film has aged well. If there was ever a quiet man in real life, it was Brother Pius. He was rarely known to shout or even raise his voice. 

Green Beating Heart: NLVT Vocation Summit in DLSJBC

by Kyle Niño Uy

The National Lasallian Vocations Team (NLVT) visited De La Salle John Bosco College in the past month, bringing a new perspective on the challenges facing the school, whether current or upcoming. The Lasallian family of DLSJBC was more than happy to welcome the De La Salle Brothers and Lasallian Partners of De La Salle Philippines to enlighten not just the students but also those who nurture them in the school setting. This warm visit did not feel like an activity; it felt like a family gathering.

SJIIS Raise Funds for De La Salle Butitin's Computer Laboratory and Library

The St. Joseph’s Institution International School (SJIIS), Petaling Jaya, Malaysia recently supported the establishment of a Computer Laboratory as well as to replenish the library supplies for the boarders of De La Salle Butitin, Nabawan.  The Lasallian family in SJIIS–from dedicated parent volunteers to enthusiastic students across all year levels–came together to engage in fundraising activities.  The effort culminated in last year’s joyful Christmas Bazaar.

LEAD Holy Week Retreat 2025

The Brothers of the Lasallian East Asia District had their Holy Week Retreat last 16 to 20 April 2025 in three venues: Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand. The theme for this year's retreat was sharing the experience of God as communities rooted in the Gospel. Fr. Kurt Pala MSSC, a Columban missionary in Myanmar, was the facilitator in Malaysia. Br. Alejandro Cerna FSC facilitated the retreat in the Philippines. While Fr. Mark Lopez SJ, a Jesuit missionary in Cambodia.

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