The Christian Brothers: "Who Are These Men of Faith?"
The Brothers of the Christian Schools began making a difference in people's lives over 320 years ago. They were founded by St. John Baptist de La Salle, a French priest, who saw the need for a group of lay men who would dedicate their lives to the ministry of Christian education, especially for the poor.
The Brothers continue to change lives and make a difference. Today, over 6,000 Brothers conduct schools in 84 countries. In the Baltimore District, the Christian Brothers sponsor a middle school for at-risk, primarily Latino boys in Camden, NJ; they conduct La Salle University in Philadelphia; and they educate high school students in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Jersey City, Cumberland, MD and Washington, D.C. In addition, through the St. Gabriel's System in Philadelphia, the Brothers provide educational and social services for delinquent youth, 10 to 18 years of age.
If you would like to learn more about the life of the Christian Brothers visit the Vocations Page.