On 15-23 September 2024, the Philippine Lasallian Family welcomed twenty one (21) teachers, administrators, and formators from De La Salle Secondary School Bomana from Papua New Guinea.

The delegates were able to visit four schools in Luzon, wherein they engaged in benchmarking and discussion regarding the following topics: Information Technology and Blended Learning, Formation, Guidance Programs, Social Action and Service Learning, and Alternative education. During this period, they also had the opportunity to observe classes in the different schools. 

Brothers Mico and Butch launched the “LEAD for Peace”* campaign at St. Joseph’s Institution International School (SJIIS) this week to mark the International Lasallian Days of Peace from 21 September to 21 October 2024.

They spoke during the Elementary School (ES) and High School (HS) assemblies about the importance of promoting peace and supporting efforts for a more just world. During tutor time, HS students made origami peace cranes. 

Last 20 September 2024, the La Salle Youth Group of La Salle School Bangkok organized an activity with the theme Participation, Development, and Peace.

National Youth Day is celebrated in Thailand every 20 September. Coincidentally, the United Nations has designated 21 September of every year as the International Day of Peace to raise awareness among people around the world about the cessation of violence against humans, animals, and the environment.

On 20 September 2024, on the occasion of the International Day of Peace, Br. Francisco Terayut Chadang FSC--Director of La Salle School Nakhonsawan--read the message of the United Nations Secretary-General and led a moment silence and prayer, with the theme "Cultivating a Culture of Peace."

By Br. Luke Thatsaworn Nonthiboot FSC

Pope Francis’ visit to Singapore from 11-13 September 2024 was a time of great joy and thanksgiving for the Roman Catholics of sunny Singapore. It has been 38 years since Pope St. John Paul II visited Singapore on 20 November 1986. It fulfilled the theme of his visit and brought the “Unity and hope” for the local Catholic faith and mission.

By Silay LSVP Community, Kalinga