Brothers in Initial Formation


Charism Encourages a Caring Ministry

Appeared in 2023 VISION Vocation Guide A community’s spiritual personality – or charism – shapes the way members spend their days and conduct their ministries. My journey into religious...


Vows Celebrated in Midwest

During the Midwest Brothers District Days gathering, a Vow Liturgy was celebrated and included, Brother Michael Phipps, FSC, professing his first vows, Brother Johnathon Emanuelson, FSC, professing his final...


Celebrating Brothers’ Profession of First Vows

Two Brothers of the Christian Schools, from the District of San Francisco New Orleans, Brothers Matthew Chiantella, FSC and Halen Gamino, FSC made first vows on July 23, 2023...


Behind the Scenes: Brothers Banter Podcast

Introduction Brothers’ Banter is a podcast created and developed by two Catholic religious Brothers, Brother J.D. Macioce, FSC and Brother Rafael Rodriguez, FSC. The podcast features the ‘banter’ between...


Nurturing Relationships, Nurturing a Call

For Saint John’s University of Minnesota student, Josh Bayshore, the summer months have provided him an opportunity to be of service to the young people who attend La Salle...


Novitiate Begins for Three Brothers

Three Brothers from the Lasallian Region of North America began their yearlong experience at the Regional Novitiate in Chicago, Illinois, on July 21, 2022. Brothers Matthew Chiantella, Halen Gamino...


Brothers to Enter Novitiate

Three current Postulants from the Brothers of the Christian Schools, District of San Francisco New Orleans, will start their novitiate experience on July 20, 2022. Brothers Matthew Chiantella, Halen...


Called Beyond Borders, Brother Matt

Brother Matt Kotek, FSC is a De La Salle Christian Brother currently ministering and living in Beirut, Lebanon as part of the Fratelli Project, a ‘beyond the borders’ initiative...


Novice Profile: Brother Steven

Hometown Gutenberg, NJ High School Nicholas Senn High School CPS University Lewis University Degree B.A. Education with a concentration in Math What was your first experience of the Brothers?...


Novice Profile: Brother Kyle

Hometown Washington Heights, New York High School Cardinal Spellman High School University Seton Hall University Degrees B.A. Catholic Studies, B.S. Biology Ministry St. Raymond’s High School for Boys, Bronx,...