The COVID-19 Pandemic did not hinder the Brothers from commemorating the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Last March 26-28, 2020, the Discerners of the De La Salle Brothers of the Philippines gathered online for the annual Discerners Retreat.

Covid-19 may have separated us physically but the Spirit of Faith keeps us together as we pause, reflect and listen to God’s call to us.

Br. Normandy Dujunco FSC, who is supposed to graduate on 27 March for his PhD studies at Yarra Theological Union, had to settle for an online graduation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, congratulations Br. Mandy! (Photo: Br. Normandy Dujunco FSC)

From the articles found on the official SJI website: https://www.sji.edu.sg/news-and-events/news-highlights/ 2020 #_ptoh_90698

Some of our Josephians penned a short message of gratitude to the medical and frontline personnel who are fighting against the COVID19. This was done as part of our Josephian Formation Journey programme in line with Total Defence Day.

On 3rd April, our Prime Minister announced a community "circuit breaker” in Singapore as the number of COVID-19 cases were rising. What this means is other than a list of essential services which are allowed to continue running, residents are encouraged to stay home.

In February I had the opportunity to visit the La Salle Bamboo School, Sangkhlaburi, Thailand. After a lengthy six plus hour ride from the Bangkok airport to the Bamboo School, I was warmly welcomed by the Brothers, the teachers and the students.

The Brothers in Sabah had the opportunity to meet Brother Armin, individually and as a communally during his canonical visit to Sabah on 25-26 February at De La Salle Butitin, Nabawan.

Bishop Justin Saw Min Thide, an alumnus of De La Salle Nget Aw San, led the Tercentenary Mass on March 14 at St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Last February 19, the members of our English Debate Club in La Salle Gakuen had an online interaction with the members of the Zobel Parliament Debate Society. They were able to exchange stories related to the practice of English debate and ask questions about each other’s culture.