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Brother John Herron, FSC
1928 - 2022 Brother John Herron, FSC Born John Anthony Herron in Philadelphia PA on 28 March 1928 Entered the Ammendale MD Novitiate on 11 June 1946 Received the Religious Habit and Name Gratian Alician on 7 September 1946 Pronounced Perpetual Vows at Ocean Rest in Ocean City NJ on 28 August 1953 Died at De La Salle Hall in Lincroft NJ on 5 September 2022 Words of Remembrance for Brother John Written by Brother Colman Coogan, FSC Delivered by Brother Charles [...]
Brother Steven Casale, FSC
1940 – 2022 Brother Steven Casale, FSC Born Steven Michael Casale in Philadelphia PA on 4 October 1940 Entered the Ammendale MD Novitiate on 16 June 1958 Received the Religious Habit and Name Stephen Peter on 7 September 1958 Pronounced Perpetual Vows in Philadelphia PA on 19 May 1991 Died at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia PA on 29 August 2022 Words of Remembrance for Brother Steven Given by Brother Joseph Mahon, FSC Mass of Christian Burial De La Salle Chapel, La [...]
Rooted in the Lasallian Mission, Young Professionals Return to Ministry with Faith and Zeal After VEGA Conference
Twelve Young Lasallian Professionals from across the District gathered for the VEGA Conference hosted at Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY. From July 25 – 30, these Lasallian educators were joined by Young Lasallian Council members, accompaniers, and presenters who took them on a formative journey to help them better understand the unique context that their ministries serve within the District and the broader Lasallian world. Throughout a week of learning, sharing, and association, friendships were grown. [...]
Alisa Macksey named Vice President of Mission, Diversity, and Inclusion at La Salle University
Ms. Alisa Macksey Philadelphia, PA - In July, La Salle University welcomed Alisa Macksey as its next Vice President of Mission, Diversity, and Inclusion. Ms. Macksey brings a wealth of national and international Lasallian experience to her role. Macksey has studied at two Lasallian universities in the U.S. and has worked with the De La Salle Christian Brothers for more than two decades. Included in that work is a part-time position as the inaugural president of the International Council for Association [...]
Brother Joseph Myers, FSC
1941 - 2022 Brother Joseph Myers, FSC Born Joseph Patrick Myers in Canton OH on 19 June 1941 Entered the Ammendale MD Novitiate on 15 June 1959 Received the Religious Habit and Name Joseph Titus on 7 September 1959 Pronounced Perpetual Vows in Philadelphia PA on 30 August 1966 Died at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank NJ on 17 August 2022 Words of Remembrance for Brother Joseph Myers, FSC Written and delivered by Brother Richard Kestler, FSC with input from Brother Joseph [...]
Benjamin Ventresca begins New Role as Provincial Delegate for Board Governance
Mr. Ben Ventresca Eatontown, NJ - The Provincial Delegate for Board Governance is appointed by the Visitor of the District and serves as a member of the Ministry Corporation. He provides the leadership for the DENA Association of Board Chairs and Presidents/Principals and serves as the Liaison between the District Member Representatives to each Ministry Board and the Ministry Corporation. Appointed on July 1, 2022, Ben Ventresca provides support, assistance, and experiential expertise to the Ministry Boards to ensure the best [...]