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History of The Brothers of the Christian Schools

The Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, also known as the De La Salle Christian Brothers, was founded by Saint John Baptist De La Salle (The Patron Saint of Teachers) in 1680. Since then, the Lasallian education mission that started small by establishing schools for the children of the working class and the poor in Reims, France, has expanded beyond borders and has now reached 80 countries across the globe, including Kenya (1950s).

Saint John Baptist de La Salle
Founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools

The Generalate (Headquarters) of the Brothers of the Christian Schools serves as the residence of the Superior General and his Council.  From the seventeenth to the nineteenth century, the Generalate was located in France (Rouen, Lyon, Paris). However, it was transferred to Belgium (Lembecq-les Hall) in the early 20th century and has been in Rome since 1937.  It is from here that the De La Salle Institute is governed and where the administration of anything concerned with the Brothers of the Christian Schools is supervised. 

The Governance Structure of the Brothers of the Christian Schools

The governance structure of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Christian Brothers) is organized to ensure effective leadership and management across the global network.  Here are the key components of the governance structure: 

Superior General

Is the highest authority of the Institute.  The current Superior General of the Brothers of the Christian Schools is Bro. Armin Luistro, FSC and is based in Rome.  He oversees the entire international community.

General Council

Assists the Superior General in governance.  This council includes several Brothers who help in decision-making and strategic planning.

Regional Conferences

There are five global regions of Lasallians:

  1. PARC – Asia
  2. RELAF – Africa
  3. RELAL – Latin America
  4. RELAN – North America
  5. RELEM – Europe

District and Sectors

Each region is further divided into districts and sectors, which are smaller administrative units.  Each district is led by a Brother Visitor, and each sector by a Sector Head. 

Local Communities

At the grassroots level, local communities of Brothers work together to manage individual schools and programs, ensuring that the Lasallian mission is carried out effectively.

Boards of Trustees

These boards are responsible for setting policies, ensuring accountability, and supporting the mission of the Lasallian educational institutions.

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Currently, there are over 1,100 educational centers that are run by the De La Salle Christian Brothers and dedicated lay associates (together referred to as Lasallians) serving more than 1,100,000 students, every day, worldwide. Close to 64 of these institutions of learning are colleges and universities in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States of America.  

Lasalle Catholic School Nairobi, Kenya

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