News of the Institute and Lasallian Family

Rome, October 17, 2002
European Conference of Brother Visitors:  The European Conference of Brother Visitors took place at Paderno del Grappa in northern Italy from September 26th to 29th. This meeting takes place every two years and allows the Visitors and Auxiliary Visitors to study a theme , take stock of the work of the European Commissions (Pastoral , Education etc.) and embark on actions for the future. This year the theme for reflection was: authority and accompaniment.
A talk by Fr.Cardin OFM started the reflection. Then some Brothers Visitors presented the reports of the Commissions which were commented on , before the final vote on the work to be undertaken in the next two years. Sunday was devoted to an exchange on the Restructuring of the Lasallian Regions of Europe, a theme presented by Brothers Juan Pablo Martin and Claude Reinhardt , General Counsellors , who took part in the entire meeting with Brother Superior-General. The latter , at the end of the meeting , addressed all the Brothers Visitors and Auxiliary Visitors to invite them to be men of unconditional hope and to always choose life.
This intense programme was carried out in a very fraternal atmosphere ; helped along by the welcome given by the Fillipin Institute of Paderno and an outing to Venice which was especially sunny at the end of this September.
A big word of thanks to the Region of Italy for its organization and welcome.
(Br. Claude Reinhardt)
Inter-District novitiate of Rionegro, Antioquia, Colombia: The eighteen Brothers in formation in the Inter-District novitiate of Rionegro, Antioquia, Colombia, continue working on carrying out their community program. They are in the final stages of the process, as they express with their lives the experience of fraternity, quality liturgical life, Eucharistic celebrations, and daily reference to the Gospel. All of this is seen as a commitment to the Lord Jesus, who has called them. We wish them joy always as they follow their vocation in the educational service of the young.
(Br. Alberto Prada)

Accompaniment Workshop, Rome: As one of the responses to the needs of the accompaniment of our Brothers, especially young Brothers, an English language "Workshop on Accompaniment" was held from October 6 - 13, 2002 at the Generalate.

In addition to the Secretaries for Initial Formation, the following Brothers were invited to participate: Stan Campbell (San Francisco), Henry Dissanayake (Sri Lanka), Carlos Gómez (RELAL), Bud Knight (Lwanga), Ricky Laguda (Philippines), Joseph Mahon (Baltimore), Mark Muphy (India).

Activities were aimed at clarifying concepts, criteria, strategies and structures on good methods of accompaniment. Also, better means for effective accompaniment were looked at so that the quality desired on the part of those who accompany, those who are accompanied, communities involved, Brothers in charge of formation at the District and Regional levels, could be achieved. There was also clarification about how to draw up and analyze materials that would aid in the discussion, as well as in raising awareness, prayer and commitment.

In the overall process, this is the first step among others that will be taken, in order to respond in a pertinent way to the felt need to improve the processes of accompaniment for the Brothers, especially young Brothers. The second workshop will be held in Bogota, Colombia, in Spanish, from February 1 - 9, 2003.
(Br. Alberto Prada)
VOCATION CAMP: From 09 through 12 May 2002, the Vocation Camp for young men wishing
to become Brothers was held in the New Delegation of the West Indies. This was the last
Vocation Camp and was equivalent to the Third Level. Seven candidates participated in this
program which followed the Star Plan. All seven candidates were accepted and began their
Postulancy last August 2002.
(Br. Emiliano Diez)

Colegio La Salle San Cristóbal celebrates its 50th anniversary: On September 28, students and faculty of Colegio La Salle - El Carmen gathered to celebrate 50 years of service to the students of San Fernando (Cádiz), Spain. On September 16, 1952 the school was blessed and the following day classes began; they had seven classrooms and welcomed 350 students. Pictured at the right is the first faculty of Colegio La Salle.

For more information visit http://www.lasalle.es/sanfernando/.
(Br. Antonio Trujillo)

Web notes: In the Brothers' email section of our web site, there is a new feature that we hope will be helpful to you. You can now search for an email of a Brother based on First Name, Last Name, Apostolate or District. We hope you find this feature useful.
(Br. Donald Johanson)

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