The success of events to celebrate the visit of Brother Superior General Armin have once again highlighted the passion that exists in our District for the Lasallian Mission.

As the 18th edition of the International Lasallian Days for Peace (ILDP) drew to a close, we were reminded of the profound realities faced by migrants, as highlighted in our collaboration with the NGO, Asylum Speakers.

Among the many activities at St Benildus College in Dublin, staff and students have been taking steps to care for their mental health this month.

On Wednesday, Brother Superior General Armin Luistro travelled to St Helens, where visited De La Salle School followed by a meeting with the District Council, and also met with the Brothers in St John’s House.

One of the main reasons for the visit of Brother Superior General Armin Luistro to the District was to attend the official celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of St Cassian’s, Kintbury.

The Five Core Principles are very much at the heart of life in De La Salle College Waterford as recent events and initiatives have highlighted once again.

Students at Stella Maris Junior School were treated to many experiences as enjoyed a Eucharistic Celebration, explored the theme of peace, celebrated Animal Awareness Week and ADHD Day, among other initiatives.

St Peter’s Catholic School opened their Chapel doors to parents and carers for a new initiative ‘Exploring Together’. In an increasing secular world, sharing our faith, encouraging young people and keeping them excited about their faith can be a challenge for us all.

Every year in October, all the schools across the North Staffs Deanery gather together for the Combined Schools Mass and once again St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy was present.

Students at St Illtyd’s Catholic High School are never short of very interesting activities and the past few weeks saw them broaden their horizons by experiencing STEM projects, sailing, and Reach for the Sky, while teachers took part in an ultra-marathon.

On Wednesday October 16th, the students and Lay Chaplain of Downside School, alongside a group of St Gregory’s students and Lay Chaplain, Matt Robinson, led a day dedicated to training and encouraging those involved with Chaplaincy in our Camino primary schools. 

Students at St Gerald’s De La Salle College in Castlebar once again displayed how they live the Lasallian Core Principles with a number of activities in recent weeks.

It has been a very busy few weeks for the team at St Cassian’s. In between our last few weeks of team training, the Centre has also been running retreats for Albert the Great, St. Augustine’s Trowbridge, St. Joe’s Reading, St. Paul’s Milton Keynes and the Salesians! 

At St. Benild School we start off the day early morning prior to the commencement of lesson time with a quiet moment of reflection and prayer. This might be the only 'quiet' moment of the morning.

In 2025 Lasallian Projects is sponsoring a building in Kenya at Abossi, site of our 2023 and 2024 projects. As in 2023, we are opening up participation in this project to teachers (and family or others) who would like to have experience of the developing world.

At the La Salle Retreat Centre in Dublin, the first half of this first term of the 2024/2025 academic year has seen an unprecedented interest in our Glendalough retreat and pilgrimage.

Students and staff at De La Salle College Senior School had another busy month with many activities that see them live the Lasallian values.

The Pastoral Centre in Belfast is up and running with a busy start again this year. The team has enjoyed facilitating retreats for Year 8 (11/12 year olds), Year 11 (14/15 year olds) Year 12 (15/16 year olds) and Year 14 (17/18 year olds) students.

On Tuesday October 8th members of the Lasallian Family in the District were invited to support the American football team from De La Salle High School, Concord, California