Blessed Scubilion Rousseau
He was a catechist in his hometown when introduced to the Brothers, who had a school in a nearby town. Brother Scubilion spent 10 years as an elementary school teacher in his home country of France, then spent the remainder of his life (34 years) serving the indigenous people who were enslaved on the island […]
Blessed Scubilion Rousseau
He was a catechist in his hometown when introduced to the Brothers, who had a school in a nearby town. Brother Scubilion spent 10 years as an elementary school teacher in his home country of France, then spent the remainder of his life (34 years) serving the indigenous people who were enslaved on the island […]
Blessed Arnold Reche
Born to a large family, as a boy he worked as a farmer to support his family. He taught catechism in the village he was from. As a young adult, […]
Blessed Spanish Martyrs of the 20th Century
The Blessed Martyrs of Almeria were beatified in 1993. The Catholic Church holds dear anyone who endures the loss of life because they are Christians. During the first centuries of […]
Blessed Brother Rafael Rafiringa, FSC
Brother Rafael Rafiringa devoted his life to serving others as a De La Salle Brother in Madagascar. He faced challenges but remained committed to his mission of providing education to […]
Canonization of Blessed John Baptist de La Salle by Pope Leon XIII (1900)
Born at Reims, France April 30, 1651 Ordained priest April 9, 1678 Died April 7, 1719 Beatified February 19, 1888 Canonized May 24, 1900 Proclaimed Patron of Christian Teachers May […]