Leading with Faith and Purpose: DENA’s Fall Convocation 2024
October 31, 2024
November 8-9, 2024
DoubleTree Hotel, Fountain Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA
The District of Eastern North America (DENA) unites around 200 Brothers of the Christian Schools and 5,000+ partners in a mission spanning 31 ministries across the northeastern US and Toronto, Canada.
From Warren, Michigan, to Puerto Rico, DENA’s Lasallian Education touches lives. Born from the merger of three legacy districts, DENA represents a unified force for education and community impact. Your support to DENA fuels this transformative journey, shaping a brighter future for all.
The District of Eastern North America (DENA) held its Chapter & Assembly with the theme “So the Next Generation Will Know.” The theme reminded us that we gathered in the spirit of faith and zeal for the incredible mission that had been entrusted to us.
Our purpose is clear: to provide a human and Christian education to the young, especially the poor, according to the ministry the Church has entrusted to us.
These gatherings were part of the ongoing journey to ensure the vitality of the Lasallian mission. The goal was to evaluate all aspects of the District and encourage shared decision-making among Brothers and Lasallian partners. This approach aligned with the recent General Chapter’s call for co-responsibility, transparency, and solidarity.
By focusing on key thematic areas such as: The Animation & Leadership of the Brothers’ Communities; Lasallian Association for Mission; Ministry Governance & Leadership; Mission Accompaniment and Board Relations, Faith Formation & Announcing the Good News of Jesus Christ; Lasallian Vocations; and New Calls from the Peripheries; the District could develop a strategic plan for the next 6 years that reflected the directives of the General Chapter and the Third International Mission Assembly. The plan would give direction to District leadership, the Mission Council, and Lasallian ministries to ensure the vitality of the Mission in DENA.
A community of men devoted to the cause of education and service to the young and less fortunate. The De La Salle Christian Brothers (FSC) heed God’s call, dedicating themselves entirely to Jesus Christ and the mission of education, especially for the marginalized.
Through a life of prayer, living in community, service and the work in ministry, the Brothers integrate the realm of educating young people with the transformative power of the Gospel. Join the Brothers in their journey to make a difference through education and service.
Named after the first community of teachers, Rue Neuve combines 3 similar pre-existing experiences into one to better meet the needs of each discerner. These experiences include the summer contact ministry, the live-in discernment experience, and Aspirancy.
By committing to live in a vibrant religious community participants will be provided with a rich and structured prayer life which will assist in their discernment.
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DENA Lasallians are encouraged to take a deeper dive into the Lasallian educational mission by being part of the various District programs. Opportunities such as formation programs, retreats, professional development workshops and other online activities are made available all year long.
These initiatives serve to transmit the Institute’s rich foundational sources. They also cultivate the personal and professional attributes required to effectively address the challenges of the Lasallian mission. Active participation in the Lasallian mission requires the seamless integration of the fundamental aspects of the Lasallian charism within the personal, communal, and professional facets of a Lasallian educator’s life.
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In response to DENA’s vision-mission, the educational institutions and ministries offer a comprehensive Lasallian education, spanning across diverse locations such as Toronto, Canada, Florida, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, and Washington DC.
Unlocking the potential of every individual begins with education. By donating to DENA mission, you are giving hope and opportunity! Imagine the impact of your contribution: children gaining access to quality education, breaking free from the cycle of poverty, and stepping into a brighter future. Your support fuels innovation in teaching, provides resources, and fosters a love for learning. Join us in transforming lives through education; together, we can create a world where every dream can be achieved.
One of these educational missions for scholarship is the ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE FUND which seeks to ensure that a Lasallian education is available and accessible to those students most in need. Through an initial program of student sponsorship and a growing program of grants to identified schools, the Fund provides tuition assistance for students to attend a Lasallian school. With your support, we are now providing $845,000 annually for our students in need. All are welcome to join the Brothers and their Partners-in-Mission in this specially dedicated scholarship fund which continues to grow each year.
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, Brooklyn NY
The Saint John Baptist de La Salle scholarship has played a crucial role in allowing me to attend Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School (Loughlin), and has provided me with access to great academic and extracurricular opportunities.
Junior at St. Peter’s Boys High School,
Staten Island NY
My name is Michael Triano, and I am a junior at Saint Peter’s Boys High School in Staten Island. Ever since I was young, I had a dream of becoming an Eagle and being part of this special school. My dad is an alumnus of the school, class of 1989. He has told me stories about how amazing this school is.
By Ms. Maureen Delgado,
La Salle Educational Center,
Homestead FL
Now a 14-year-old freshman at South Dade Senior High, Kevin Reyes has attended after-school and summer programs at La Salle Educational Center (Centro La Salle) in the Homestead FL agricultural district for several years. His story embodies determination, resilience, and a deep commitment to community service.
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By Mr. Daniel Warner,
VP for Institutional Advancement,
St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, Buffalo NY
Dion Anderson graduated this summer from St. Joseph’s Collegiate with the class of 2023. He came to St. Joe’s from NativityMiguel Middle School of Buffalo, which serves students from extremely economically depressed situations.
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By Ms. Melissa Bride
Director of Advancement,
The San Miguel School, Providence RI
In September of 2019, Leonardo and Ezekiel Muñoz walked into The San Miguel School of Providence as shy, nervous 5th graders. Twins of amazing, hard-working parents, Leo and Zeke immediately established themselves as leaders in the school.
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By Mr. Samuel Long
Assistant Director of Development, La Salle Academy, Philadelphia PA
Angel Jose and Angel Gabriel Arevalo are twin brothers in the seventh grade at La Salle Academy. They immigrated to Philadelphia from Mara Caibo, Venezuela in 2018 with their parents, in search of the opportunity to make a better life for their family.
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November 8-9, 2024
DoubleTree Hotel, Fountain Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA
October 3-4, 2024
Narragansett, Rhode Island
October 26, 2024
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