William Mann, FSC, DMin.
Abstract
Saint Mary’s College, embracing its Catholic, Lasallian, Liberal Arts traditions, celebrates the spirit of community amid challenging times. William Mann, FSC, highlights three aspects of community: solidarity, where education and mutual support thrive; blessed memory, drawing on historical and present-day examples to inspire collective purpose; and as a precious gem, emphasizing the need for unity and charity. Three core practices—presence, fraternity, and interiority—are crucial for maintaining Lasallian identity. The address concludes with a hopeful message for the College to continue fostering a loving, distinct, and relevant community.
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Keywords
Community, solidarity, blessed memory, collective purpose, unity and charity
About the Author
Brother William Mann is president emeritus of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, a former vicar general of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (2000-2007), and the immediate past president of the International Association of La Salle Universities (IALU).
ISSN: 2151-2515
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