Celebrating De La Salle and Our Lasallian Heritage

Sunday, April 22 – Sunday, April 29, 2012

For more information contact the Office of Mission at (925) 631-4406 or Denis Block in the Mission and Ministry Center at (925) 631-8154 or dmb8@stmarys-ca.edu.

De La Salle Week is a weeklong event for Saint Mary’s students, Christian Brothers, faculty and staff to increase awareness, deepen understanding, and celebrate the life of Saint John Baptist de La Salle (1651–1719), founder of the Christian Brothers and our Lasallian heritage and mission.

This annual program includes opportunities for community building, education, service, celebration and recognition. Organized by the Mission & Ministry Center, the Office of Mission and a wide coalition of programs, departments and student leaders, De La Salle Week celebrates a Lasallian identity that spans more than 350 years and currently includes 1,000,000 students, 75,000 men and women, and 6,000 Christian Brothers in over 80 countries. Come join us as we proudly celebrate our Lasallian Heritage and Mission!

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*As quoted in Circular 461, Associated for the Lasallian Mission…an act of HOPE, “The Lasallian Family designates all those who participate in the Lasallian educational enterprise, especially those who are moving toward a sharing of the spirit and the mission of St. John Baptist de La Salle.”