EVENT VIDEO
Live from La Salle University
November 8, 2019
DENA Family Together for Association Celebration and 10 Years of Mission
Philadelphia, PA – For the past ten years, the Brothers of the Christian Schools, along with their Lasallian Partners, have provided a human and Christian education to more than 14,000 students and their families as one geographic network: The District of Eastern North America (DENA).
Superior General, Brother Robert Schieler, FSC, leader of The Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, which sponsors ministries and other educational programs in over 80 countries worldwide, including DENA, facilitated the Association Celebration with his keynote presentation. Broadcasted from La Salle University, his alma mater, in his home town of Philadelphia, Br. Robert shared his perspectives on the current state of the global Lasallian mission, and how our Lasallian family continues to respond to the needs of young people with new ministries reaching out the poor, and collaborations with other religious orders to provide education to refugee children. Calling on all of DENA’s Lasallians to reflect on their vocation as part of this Jubilee Year, so designated by the Catholic Church, Br. Robert’s presentation rooted in the Gospel asked for our DENA family to explore how we can do more for marginalized young people.
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Central Catholic High School, Pittsburgh
Christian Brothers Academy, Albany
Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft
Christian Brothers Academy, Syracuse
La Salle Academy, Providence
La Salle University, Philadelphia
Manhattan College, Riverdale
St. John Paul II Academy, Boca Raton
St. John’s College High School, Washington DC
St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, Buffalo
DENA ASSOCIATION CELEBRATION
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2019
A day we celebrated the…
10th ANNIVERSARY OF DENA
ASSOCIATION ACROSS THE DISTRICT
PASSING OF OUR FOUNDER INTO ETERNAL LIFE,
ENTRUSTING THE MISSION TO THE BROTHERS IN 1719
An Exciting Day for All!
The DENA ASSOCIATION CELEBRATION was a wonderful opportunity for fellow DENA Lasallians to engage in reflection, connection and association. The day long celebration was hosted at locations throughout the district and included featured guest Superior General Brother Robert Schieler, FSC, along with breakout sessions, District-wide sharing and Q&A, and a DENA 10th anniversary cake.
Each of the Brothers, LVs, Benefacted and Affiliated Members of DENA, even if not formally connected to one of our ministries, took part in the events and festivities of this special day. One highlight was a live-streamed address by Superior General Brother Robert Schieler, FSC.
Special Thanks to our Volunteer Geographic Coordinators & Celebration Planning Committee
- Mr. Matt Agan
- Ms. Cathy Carroll
- Ms. Holly Dowd
- Mr. Kyle Goldcamp
- Ms. Lois Harr
- Mr. Tom Haynes
- Mr. Michael Scaramuzzo
- Ms. Gina Scozzaro
- Mr. Anthony Shilen
- Mr. Tom Sipowicz
Only with their help and local coordination could this District-wide celebration be possible!
CELEBRATION LOCATIONS
Geographic Gathering Sites & Respective District Representatives
Central Catholic High School
Pittsburgh PA
Br. Michael Andrejko
Christian Brothers Academy
Albany NY
Br. Stephen Olert
Christian Brothers Academy
Lincroft NJ
Mr. Patrick Donahue
Christian Brothers Academy
Syracuse NY
Br. Edward Phelan
La Salle Academy
Providence RI
Ms. Maryann Donohue-Lynch
La Salle University
Philadelphia PA
Br. Dennis Lee
Manhattan College
Riverdale NY
Br. Richard Galvin
St. John Paul II Academy
Boca Raton FL
Mr. Alan Weyland
St. John’s College High School
Washington DC
Br. Lawrence Goyette
St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute
Buffalo NY
Br. Joseph Juliano
Schedule for the Day
9:00am
Lasallians/Ministries Arrive at Respective Geographic Ministry
9:15am
Continental Breakfast Available
9:45am
Attendees Called Together for Welcome
10:00am
Welcome and Opening Prayer
10:15am
Visitor, Br. Dennis Lee, FSC to Introduce Superior General. Live stream presentation begins.
10:20am
Keynote Presentation by Superior General Br. Robert Schieler, FSC.
11:00am
Break Out Activity.
12:15pm
Reconvene for Q&A with Superior General.
12:45pm
Grace and Happy Anniversary Celebration. Live stream concludes.
12:50pm
Lunch break.
2:00pm
Lasallians & ministries to depart. Please check with your local coordinator for additional activities.
*Italicized = Local