Tag: Brothers of the Christian Schools


‘Brothers Banter’ Podcast Led by New Host

March 27, 2024 “Brothers Banter” podcast, now in its fifth season, has a new host: Brother Paul Avvento, FSC. Launched in October 2020 by Brother Joseph “JD” Macioce, FSC,...


Three Brothers Profess Final Vows

Three Brothers from the Lasallian Region of North America professed their final vows in recent months. In the Midwest District, Brother Johnathon Emanuelson, FSC, professed final vows in a...


Charism Encourages a Caring Ministry

Appeared in 2023 VISION Vocation Guide A community’s spiritual personality – or charism – shapes the way members spend their days and conduct their ministries. My journey into religious...


Vows Celebrated in Midwest

During the Midwest Brothers District Days gathering, a Vow Liturgy was celebrated and included, Brother Michael Phipps, FSC, professing his first vows, Brother Johnathon Emanuelson, FSC, professing his final...


Celebrating Brothers’ Profession of First Vows

Two Brothers of the Christian Schools, from the District of San Francisco New Orleans, Brothers Matthew Chiantella, FSC and Halen Gamino, FSC made first vows on July 23, 2023...


Behind the Scenes: Brothers Banter Podcast

Introduction Brothers’ Banter is a podcast created and developed by two Catholic religious Brothers, Brother J.D. Macioce, FSC and Brother Rafael Rodriguez, FSC. The podcast features the ‘banter’ between...


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...


A Brother’s Baseball Ministry

Originally published at saintmaryssports.com, the athletic website for Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. The Saint Mary’s University baseball team heads into its three-game conference tournament qualifier series against Augsburg...


Transforming Lives: The Life of a De La Salle Christian Brother

Originally published in The Courier, Diocese of Winona-Rochester, MN Teaching Minds, Touching Hearts, Transforming Lives To touch the hearts of your students and inspire them with the Christian Spirit...


Passion for the Periphery

Reflection by Brother Peter Nguyen, FSC I’ve always had a passion for living life on the periphery and in a radical way–radical as in returning to the roots. A...