The Lasallian Educator in a Shared Mission

Luke Salm, FSC, STD ABSTRACT This gathering of distinguished Lasallian educators, in what I understand will be an annual event, takes place at a particularly important moment in the history of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. In Rome, just this past spring, and for...

The Lasallian Charism in Transition

Luke Salm, FSC, STD ABSTRACT The title assigned to this presentation in the promotional literature for the convocation is three lines long. That was not unusual in the 18th century, as we know from the full titles of the original biographies of the Founder. But it...

The Brothers’ School: Six Characteristics

Luke Salm, FSC, STD ABSTRACT The purpose of this [brief essay] is to acquaint the reader with the seven institutions of higher education in the United States which are sponsored by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, more commonly known as the Christian Brothers....

Our Vow of Association

Luke Salm, FSC, STD ABSTRACT The topic I have been asked to address is the vow of association or, more accurately, our vow of association. A great deal has been written in recent years on structures of association for our lay colleagues. It is still an ongoing...