Brothers in Initial Formation


Postulant Profile, Bro. Andrew

Hometown: Lake in the Hills, IL Current Ministry: Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, San Francisco, CA Sharing community and ministry as a Brother is life-giving because…          I enjoy daily conversations...


Brothers in Initial Formation Retreat Together

The fourteen Brothers in various stages of initial formation (Postulancy, Novitiate, Temporary Profession) from across the United States gathered in Ocean City, NJ for a time of formation and...


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...


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...


Novitiate Deepens Vocation and Energizes Brothers

The yearlong Regional Novitiate concludes on July 21 with the five novices making first vows, formally called temporary profession, at the end of their experience. The three novices from...


Question & Answer with Brother Javier Hansen, FSC

Brother Javier Hansen, FSC was one of three representatives from the United States who participated in the Pre-Synod Gathering in Rome. The Pre-Synod Gathering is a preparatory step for...


May 1 – Religious Brothers Day

Religious Brothers Day, marked May 1st, offers the opportunity to celebrate and give thanks for religious Brothers in our lives. It also offers an opportunity to consider how we...