Events
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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 children and young people, especially those from marginalized backgrounds. His dedication and faith inspired many, and his legacy of compassion and service continues to be […]
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Laudato Si Week
Laudato Si’ Week 2023 will be celebrated by the Church May 21-28 with the film “The Letter” to mark the eighth anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on care for creation. This global celebration will unite Catholics to rejoice in the progress we have made in bringing Laudato Si’ to life, and show how the […]
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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.
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Vocation Discernment Weekend (University of Dallas)
The Vocation Discernment Weekend, at the University of Dallas, helps single Catholic men and women, ages 18-40, find answers to questions they may have about life as a Priest, Sister, Brother, or Consecrated Lay Woman.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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National Vocation Awareness Week
National Vocation Awareness Week, Nov. 5-11, 2023, offers each of us the invitation to reflect on our vocation. Our vocation, God’s call, and how we respond give meaning and purpose […]
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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 […]