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on 16 January 2020
 "Bethleham celebrating 300 years of De La Salle")
On April 7th 2019, Bethlehem University faculty, staff and the De La Salle Christian Brothers commemorated the 300th anniversary of the death of Saint John Baptist De La Salle, the founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and the Patron Saint of all teachers.
The worldwide tercentenary campaign is titled "#300LaSalle: One Heart; One Commitment, One Life.
At Mass in the Chapel of the Divine Child, presided by Father Peter DuBrul, a faculty member for more than 40 years, the ...
Posted by www.dailypost.co.nz
on 15 January 2020
 "PRINCIPAL WINS $35,000 AWARD")
What would you do if you won Lotto and got asked to travel the world, seeing and doing something you're passionate about? In a nutshell, that's what one Principal got.
John Paul College principal Patrick Walsh was surprised to open his email to see that he had won the Woolf Fisher Fellowship, an eight-week international study visit worth $35,000. What makes it even better is that he did not even apply for it.
The Woolf Fisher Trust was established in 1960 by Sir Woolf Fish...
Posted by Br John Cantwell
on 13 January 2020
 "Together for Mission - launched")
The people, the hospitality and the environment at Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre, Ormiston, ensured that we had an ideal venue for the launch of our new District program, Together for Mission (10-15 November).
Seventeen people from all sectors of the District, as well as from the Philippines, came together for the first block of five nights and four full working days, the first of four such blocks in the series. The next three will be held over the next three semesters.The strong focus...
Posted
on 13 January 2020
 "End of an Era for Br Gerry Barrett")
Brother Gerald Barrett has been a part of the La Salle Bankstown community since 2008. Br Gerry as he is so fondly known, has always been a fantastic ambassador of the Lasallian religious community, and an advocate for student learning and quality education as demonstrated by his classroom passion, as well as the after school Year 7-12 Mathematics program he offered our students to further develop an understanding of mathematical concepts. Br Gerry has always welcomed new staff members to t...
Each day during summer across our nation We pray to you, our God, for the gift of life-giving rain, For those threatened this day by a dry land, High temperatures, strong winds, breathing difficulties And extreme fire alerts in parts of our nation.
Wherever we are and whatever we do today, We pray for our sisters and brothers Who have died tragically during the bushfires, We pray for their families and friends and community members, And for those who have lost their houses and properties....
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on 23 December 2019
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Peter Hill to the position of Director of Schools for the Diocese of Wollongong.
With over 30 years experience working in Catholic Education, Peter is currently Director Employee Services and a member of the Catholic Educa...
Posted by Br Bill Shaw
on 20 December 2019
 "Annual Thank You Christmas Lunch at Karlaminda")
On Friday 6th December the Karlaminda community held their usual Christmas Thank You Meal to honour staff and others for their assistance throughout the year.
Beginning with a prayer service prepared by Br Raymond Khan and concluding with a delicious meal provided by Pauline Toms, Office Manager, Provincial Office. We were graced by the presence of staff and others including professionals from the health industry who have provided support for the community.
