The Brothers of the Christian Schools are a Roman Catholic congregation of lay religious men. It is the largest such group in the world today. Begun in 1680 by St. John Baptist de La Salle to serve the needs of the children of the poor and marginalized of France, the Brothers grew in numbers and now, aided by thousands of Lasallian partners, carry the vision of their Founder to hundreds of education-related works in over 80 countries throughout the world. This world-wide community of Brothers, numbering about 6600 today, is headquartered in Rome, Italy. The United States of America-Toronto Region is “home” to more than 950 Brothers who serve in four Districts and the Delegation of Toronto.
These Brothers serve in 30 states in the U.S., in Toronto, and in the international Missions of Africa and the University of Bethlehem in the Middle East. They are assisted by more than 5,000 partners in 121 institutions where they work with nearly 80,000 students.
The Brothers of the Christian Schools, by their own choice and vocation, are lay religious. They vow to associate for the education of the poor through a consecrated life of poverty, chastity and obedience.
The Brothers approach their educational work as more than a job or a profession; it is the essence of their calling to “touch the hearts” of the young entrusted to their care and to “inspire them with the Christian spirit.”
For more information:
Brothers of the Christian Schools (Institute Website)
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Christian Brothers Conference of the USA-Toronto Region
Districts of the USA-Toronto Region
District of Eastern North America
New Orleans – Santa Fe District