Lasallian Holiness

Saint John Baptist de La Salle, the patron saint of teachers, founded the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Christian Brothers), a unique group of lay religious men dedicated exclusively to education. Founded in 17th-century France, De La Salle’s mission lives on in 80 countries, with 3,000 Brothers and over 100,000 Partners serving 1.1 million young people in 1,150 ministries.

In addition to the Founder, 13 De La Salle Christian Brothers have been canonized, 150 have been beatified, and eight have been declared venerable. Five are on the path of holiness with the process started or nearly concluded.

Blessed James is a witness to “Lasallian holiness” through the teaching and care he gave his students that ultimately leading to his martyrdom. De La Salle stated that “example makes a greater impression than words.” Blessed James’ life was a testament to that. May he inspire all who continue in De La Salle’s mission and all those who educate and serve the young and vulnerable.

Saint John Baptist de La Salle

Founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, patron saint of teachers (1651-1719)

Saint and Blessed Brothers

Since 1680, Brothers have dedicated themselves to the human and Christian education of young people. Below are the saints and blesseds, part of this great cloud of witnesses who have been held up by the Catholic Church.

Venerable and Servant of God Brothers

Beyond those Brothers who have been formally canonized or beatified, some have been recognized as exemplary models, many of them even to the point of shedding their blood.

Venerable Alpert Motsch – 1849-1898
Venerable Exupérien Mas – 1829-1905
Venerable Gregorio Buhl – 1896-1973
Venerable Teodoreto Garberoglio – 1871-1954
Venerable Adolfo Châtillon – 1871-1929
Venerable Andrés Hibernon – 1880-1969
Venerable Juan Fromental Cayroche – 1895-1978
Venerable Adolfo Lanzuela – 1894-1976
Venerable Victorino Nymphas – 1885 – 1966