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Advent Reflection: Second Sunday

When Luke situates the origins of John the son of Zechariah’s ministry, he makes sure we know who was in charge: the tetrarchs, Herod, Philip, and Lysanias; the governor,...


Being Brother in Today’s World

The Brothers of the Christian Schools, San Francisco New Orleans District (SFNO) hosted the Brothers in Initial Formation Retreat November 8-11, 2018 at Saint Joseph’s Camp on the Russian...


Advent Reflection: First Sunday

Once again we begin the Holy Season of Advent. During this season we prepare for the three comings of Christ. The first coming took place more than 2000 years...


Witness: Video Interview with Brother Robert Schieler, FSC

Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation has published a video interview with Superior General Brother Robert Schieler, FSC. The interview was conducted during the recent Synod of Bishops in...


Way to Pray: Encountering God Daily

  Every religious community has a particular charism, both in the charism of its Founder and in the charism that is continued to be lived out by faithful women...


Vocation Summit: Provides Opportunity for Discernment

On Thursday October 25, young men gathered for the District’s second Vocation Summit. An intimate gathering, students enjoyed the talk and small group activities presented by John Donohoe-Grossman. John,...


Faith, Fraternity, Formation: Brothers in Initial Formation Gather

Twice annually, the Brothers in Initial Formation (postulants, novices, and temporary professed) gather together for a weekend of formation and fraternity with one another. During April, the Brothers gathered...


Brother Named as Delegate to Rome Pre-Synod Gathering

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has announced that Brother Javier Hansen, FSC, of the District of San Francisco New Orleans (SFNO) of the Institute of the...


Opportunity to Discern With Us

Contacts are young men, at least of college-age, who express an openness to discern God’s call in their life, particularly the call to be a Brother of the Christian...


Religious Brothers Conference Meets, Vows to Continue Serving the Marginalized

The 47th annual Assembly of the Religious Brothers Conference (RBC) took place July 20-23, 2018, at the Bolger Center in Potomac, Maryland. More than 50 Brothers from various religious...