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Brother Patrick King, FSC
1943 – 2023 BROTHER PATRICK KING, FSC Born Edward Warren King on 17 May 1943 in Washington DC Entered the Ammendale MD Novitiate on 15 June 1961 Received the Religious Habit and Name Patrick Jeffrey on 7 September 1961 Pronounced Perpetual Vows in Jersey City NJ on 17 May 1968 Died at Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center on 10 May 2023 Words of Remembrance for Brother Patrick Given by Brother Martin Zewe, FSC MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Saint John’s College High [...]
Thomas Fitzmaurice Named New President at La Salle Academy
Dr. Thomas S. Fitzmaurice La Salle Academy New York City has named Dr. Thomas S. Fitzmaurice as president effective July 1, 2023. With the endorsement of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees and his appointment by the member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools District of Eastern North America, Dr. Fitzmaurice joins La Salle with years of experience in both Catholic education and business. Dr. Fitzmaurice succeeds Brother Thomas Casey, FSC, who is retiring at the conclusion of [...]
Br. Paul Avvento Named Director of Vocation Ministry
Br. Paul Avvento, FSC, has been appointed the new Director of the Office of Vocation Ministry beginning July 1, 2023. He has accepted the role with enthusiasm and energy, bringing his passion for vocation and belief in the generosity of young people to serve. During the past year, Br. Paul led a task force to develop a new and dynamic vision for vocation ministry that focuses on accompanying young people in their calling as an integral part of the mission. Let us [...]
Maryann Donohue-Lynch to Retire
Office for Mission & Ministry team. Front row: Mrs. Maryann Donohue-Lynch, Associate Director of OMM; Br. Ernest Miller, FSC, Director of the Adrien Nyel Project; Mr. Justin Martineau, Associate Director of OMM. Back Row: Mr. Benjamin Ventresca, Provincial Delegate for Board Governance; and Mr. James Logan, Director of OMM. After nearly thirteen years of dedicated service as the Associate Executive Director of the Office for Mission & Ministry, Mrs. Maryann Donohue-Lynch will retire June 1, 2023. Beginning her tenure in [...]
Lasallian Women of Hope 2023 Spring and Mother’s Day Fundraiser
Lasallian Women of Hope (LWH) has partnered with FairTrade Caravans to launch its third annual #LWHSpringFundraiser to raise money to support young women attending Lasallian ministries around the world. This fundraiser will take place from April 21 – May 8, with LWH receiving 25% of proceeds from FairTrade Caravans product sales. Select LWH at checkout to secure the donation. This spring and Mother’s Day fundraiser will help expand the grassroots LWH initiative to new areas, including India, and fund a new grant [...]
Palm Beach Bishop Barbarito Receives Letters of Affiliation
The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, DD, JCL, Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach in Florida, was recently named an Affiliated Member of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools at the request of the District of Eastern North America (DENA). This is the highest honor bestowed by the Christian Brothers. It recognizes those who have been associated with the fraternal character and the educational apostolate of the Brothers to a very high degree. Bishop Barbarito truly exemplifies these Lasallian [...]