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 15, 1950 Learn more about Saint John Baptist de La Salle.
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 […]
Saint Jaime Hilario & Martyrs of Turon
During the Spanish Civil War (1931-1939), almost 7,000 Catholic priests, Brothers, and Sisters were executed. Civilians and Religious were treated harshly by both sides, Brothers were tried and executed for the crime of providing a human and Christian education. Brother Jaime on the way to execution told the soldiers, " God be blessed! In heaven […]
Blessed Nicolas Barre
As a young man, Nicolas, discerned and joined the priesthood, apart of the religious community Minim Order of St. Francis Paola. He was attracted to their spirituality, asceticism, and mission centered on the conversion of hearts. He accompanied a group of women in supporting "Little Charitable Schools" as he recognized this as need in the […]
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, he met the Brothers while attending evening classes in their school and was attracted to their life. As a Brother, he taught agriculture, yet his […]
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 Christianity, this was the fate of thousands of early followers of Jesus. Sadly, this has happened in every century since the time of Jesus. In […]
Commemoration of the Heroic Vow 1691
November 21, 1691 John Baptist De La Salle, Nicholas Vuyart and Gabriel Drolin profess the 'The Heroic Vow', to remain together in society even if they would have to beg and live on bread alone. "Most holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, prostrate in a profound respect before your infinite and adorable majesty, we […]
Religious Brothers Day
Religious Brothers Day is May 1, and offers all who know, all who minister alongside, and all whose lives have been transformed by religious brothers to celebrate and hold up their vocation and contributions within Church and society. Religious brothers are often a “best-kept secret” of the Church, however, their contributions historically and in present-day […]
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 […]
Saint Jaime Hilario & Martyrs of Turon
During the Spanish Civil War (1931-1939), almost 7,000 Catholic priests, Brothers, and Sisters were executed. Civilians and Religious were treated harshly by both sides, Brothers were tried and executed for the crime of providing a human and Christian education. Brother Jaime on the way to execution told the soldiers, " God be blessed! In heaven […]