Brothers in Initial Formation


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...


Called to religious life: A Brother’s vocation story

Original article appeared in Catholic News Service, Faith Alive “You can perform miracles by touching the hearts of those entrusted to your care.” Meditation for the feast of St....


Pray for Brothers during their Novitiate year

Four young Brothers are now more than month into their experience at the Regional Novitiate, which began on July 27 in Chicago, Illinois. Brothers Kyle Mena and Joseph (J.D.)...


Spirit and Science, Q and A with Brother Kyle

Originally published in VISION Vocation Guide 2021 He lives in Philadelphia now, but Brother Kyle Mena is a “New Yorker at heart,” having been born and raised there by...


Four Brothers Enter Novitiate

On July 27, 2020, four Brothers from the Lasallian Region of North America will begin their novitiate experience at the Regional Novitiate in Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois. The novitiate is a yearlong time of...


The Call to Community, An Experience of Brotherhood

The best part of living in community is the continual Lasallian and fraternal challenge to live out the best version of myself. My Brothers don’t try to change me....