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 News
of the Institute and Lasallian Family
Rome, October 1, 2002 |
 New
Institute Web Page: Welcome to our updated web
site. In November, 2001 the International Council on Communication met
in Rome. One of their recommendations was that we change the 'look and
feel' of our web site. Aided by the staff of La Salle University
in Manila, we have been working to revise our site, and hope this new
look and expanded contents helps our Lasallian world with its
information and communication needs. There is an
online survey that you can complete to
give us your comments and recommendations. We look forward to hearing
from you.
(Br. Donald Johanson) |
 Meeting
for Young Brothers, Granada, Spain: Sixteen young Brothers from
Spain and Portugal met from August 19 - 23 in Granada, Spain for some
days of ongoing formation. The first two days were devoted to thinking
about the new challenges that Shared Mission and Association will mean
for the Lasallian Family. Brother José María Pérez, in charge of CELAS
in ARLEP, was on hand for these reflections.
Wednesday morning was devoted to visiting two centers involved with
education for needy children: the SOS Infant Village and Children's
Town. The afternoon was open - some went to the beach at Motril while
others toured the city of Granada.
The two final days were focused on "The prophetic sense of religious
life." Sister Trinity León, a Sister of Mercy and professor in the
Cartuja School of Theology, contributed a wonderful reflection. Also in
attendance during these days were Brothers Juan Pablo Martín DueZas,
General Councillor, and Mario Vinumbrales, Visitor of the District of
Andalusia.
All were pleased with the meeting, both for its formative content and
for the friendly atmosphere.
(Br. Olimpio García) |
 Coordinating
Council of Associations of Former Lasallian Students from ARLEP :
Last September 14, the Coordinating Council met at the Lasallian
Regional Center in Madrid. The Council is made up of 2 members from each
District, 1 member from UMAEL (World Union of Lasallian Former Students)
and a Brother Advisor.
This meeting was organized by the Visitors' Conference, at its meeting
in October 2001. It was agreed that the Brother Advisor would be the
Brother Regional Coordinator.
There were several propositions put forth during the Council's work
(creation of a "CENSUS" of Associations in the Arlep Region; animation
and creation of new Associations, following and applying the
recommendations of UMAEL, encouraging social-humanitarian activities
within Associations, etc.)
Brother Regional Coordinator Isamel Beltrán,
explained to the Council members the programs, difficulties and needs
which PROYDE, a Lasallian NGO, has and the need to broaden the member
base of the NGO.
José Ramón Batiste PeZaranda was elected Council President and he
proceeded to distribute responsibilities among the other members. Also,
the official program for the Third UMAEL Congress (May 15 -18, 2003 in
Mexico) was presented.
(José Ramon Batiste
Comité Ejecutivo UMAEL)
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Bahay Pag-asa
(House of Hope):
Through the generous support of the Christian Brothers' District of San
Francisco, Bahay Pag-asa Center for the rehabilitation
of children in conflict with the Law was formally opened last June 24,
2002 in the City of Bacolod, Philippines. The Center, under the
supervision of the Christian Brothers of the University of St. La Salle,
is responsible for the wholistic formation of boys from ages 9 to 17
committed by the Philippine Family Courts. The Center has been
constructed to accommodate a total of 60 Residents plus a long-term
expansion plan for an additional 60.
Bahay Pag-asa is staffed by a team set-up and supported by the
University of St. La Salle. The Center also has daily volunteer parents,
teachers, and counselors who have varied responsibilities in ministering
to these youth at risk. The Brothers have a Cloister-Residence inside
the Center where students from the University can join the Brothers for
a live-in program.
The ministry in Bahay Pag-asa is emotionally and physically draining -
but God's graces are sufficient. Each Resident has a story to tell - and
each story is heartbreaking. Generally, they come from poverty-stricken
families with very little education, if at all. Their shattered crystal
lives have to be put together. While they cannot change their past, they
can change their future. With God's guiding hands, and the support of
many kind benefactors, this ministry will succeed.
(Br. Gus Boquer) |
 Sports
Festival at La Salle, Kagoshima: Here
is a photo from La Salle, Kagoshima, Japan, taken during their
sports festival. The festival was held on Sunday, September 22, 2002.
In the picture, students are competing in a traditional 'tug of war'
contest.
(Br. Jose del Coss) |
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