The Christian Brothers Midwest District is one of four Districts in the Lasallian Region of North America, also known as the Région Lasallienne de l'Amérique du Nord (RELAN). RELAN is comprised of Lasallian ministries in the United States and Canada.
The Midwest District encompasses seven states and includes 3 universities, 12 high schools, 3 middle schools, 5 retreat and educational centers, 1 publishing house, and the Provincialate Office. Within the District there are 83 Brothers and thousands of lay partners, all working together to further the mission of the De La Salle Christian Brothers.
The Brothers continue to fill important leadership roles in our District including: managing the Provincial Office, running formation programs, teaching in classrooms, encouraging new vocations, and overseeing the health and well-being of our retired Brothers.
Across seven states and 24ministries, the Brothers continue to serve alongside thousands of lay partnersand accompany nearly 25,000 students. The mission De La Salle began in 1680remains alive today—in classrooms, retreat centers, and communities throughoutthe Midwest.
Ministries include: 3 Universities · 12 High Schools · 3 Middle Schools · 4 Retreat Centers · 1 Publishing House · 1 Provincialate Office
7
States
Where Brothers serve and live
24
Ministries
Schools, retreat centers, and service works
4,090
Lay Partners
Carrying the mission forward alongside the Brothers
24,846
Students
Accompanied by Brothers and lay partners each year
340+
Years of Mission
The Lasallian tradition, rooted and enduring
1
Mission
To provide a human and Christian education to the young — especially the poor
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