Brothers of Christian Instruction
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| Formation | 1819 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Gabriel Deshayes and Jean-Marie de Lamennais |
| Purpose | Educational/Religious |
| Headquarters | N/A |
| Location | |
Region served | Worldwide |
| Website | http://www.lamennais.org |
The Brothers of Christian Instruction (Template:Lang-la, F.I.C.P.[2]), commonly known as the La Mennais Brothers, is a Catholic educational organization founded in 1819 by Gabriel Deshayes and Jean-Marie de la Mennais for the instruction of youth.[3] Their aim remains that of their Founder: "to educate the young and to make Jesus Christ better known and better loved". [4]
The brothers are bound by the simple vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.[5]
History
On June 16, 1819, Gabriel Deshayes, pastor at Auray and vicar general of Vannes, and Jean-Marie de Lamennais, vicar of Saint-Brieuc, two Catholic priests in France, established the Daughters of Providence and the Brothers of Christian Instruction.
The first brothers took their novitiates with the Christian Brothers, whose rule was to a large extent adopted. The organization dedicated itself to promoting education among the working class in France and, eventually, across the world. Meanwhile, the number of Brothers increases. The motherhouse is established at Ploërmel in November 1824. In 1876, the Brothers of Gascony, founded by Bishop de la Croix d’Azolette, then Archbishop of Auch, and in 1880, the Brothers of Sainte-Marie de Tinchebray, founded by Father Charles-Augustin Duguey, join the Brothers of Ploërmel.[6]
The Brothers received canonical approval by Pope Leo XIII March 13, 1891.[5]
From the mother-house at Ploermel foundations were made in England, Africa, Asia, America, and Oceania. In 1886 the first brothers arrived in Montreal and were shortly afterwards introduced into the United States. Owing to the French Law of Associations of 1901, the mother-house was transferred to Taunton, England.[5] Dissolved in France in 1903, and despoiled of her properties, the Congregation spreads in Bulgaria, Turkey and Egypt. Brothers arrive in Canada in 1886, and from there their work spreads to the United States.[6]
The congregation of the Brothers of Christian Instruction grew, extending their mission to the Philippines, Spain, and the United Kingdom. In 2015, 1,300 members of the Brothers of Christian Instruction promoted education in twenty-five countries.[7]
Institutions
- Collège Jean de la Mennais
- St. Francis Xavier's College (Liverpool)
- St. John Fisher Ibanda Secondary School
- St. Mary's College, Southampton
- St. Mary's International School
- Walsh University
St. Mary's College, Kisubi
See also
References
- ^ "Guide to the Logo User" (PDF). La Mennais Official Site. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ^ Ann. Pont. 2007, p. 1499.
- ^ The Brothers of Christian Instruction, USA
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20090625133257/http://www.slgafi.org/home/en/history_ficworld.asp. Archived from the original on June 25, 2009. Retrieved January 27, 2009.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c "Brothers of Christian Instruction". New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Our History", La Mennais, Rome
- ^ "Brothers of Christian Instruction", Ohio History Central
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