Brothers in Initial Formation


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,...


Advent Reflection, Second Sunday

A reflection on this week’s readings: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 , 2 Peter 3:8-14, Mark 1:1-8 There are few things in life that I dislike more than waiting. Whether it...


Novice Profile: Brother Joseph (J.D.)

Hometown Pittsburgh, PA High School Central Catholic High School University Penn State University, State College, PA Degrees B.S. Management Information Systems Ministry La Salle College High School, Wyndmoor, PA...


Gently Led to Religious Life

Originally published in the Lords Call: Practicing Faith in the Diocese of San Antonio Students, parents, colleagues, and family members frequently ask me why I am discerning a vocation...


Novice Profile: Brother Rafael

Hometown Los Angeles, CA High School Cathedral High School University La Salle University Degrees B.S. Psychology / American History Minor. Masters in Pastoral Studies – Religious Ed Concentration (M.RE)   Ministry...