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What significant step did St. John Baptist de La Salle take at the age of 32?
What significant step did St. John Baptist de La Salle take at the age of 32?
What age was St. John Baptist de La Salle when he first became a canon at the Notre Dame de Reims?
What age was St. John Baptist de La Salle when he first became a canon at the Notre Dame de Reims?
What does St. John Baptist de La Salle's quote 'In all things I adore the will of God in my regard' reflect?
What does St. John Baptist de La Salle's quote 'In all things I adore the will of God in my regard' reflect?
What landmark event occurred on May 15, 1950, concerning St. John Baptist de La Salle?
What landmark event occurred on May 15, 1950, concerning St. John Baptist de La Salle?
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What was one of the key influences in St. John Baptist de La Salle's life that led him to his mission?
What was one of the key influences in St. John Baptist de La Salle's life that led him to his mission?
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Study Notes
St. John Baptist de La Salle
- Born on April 30, 1651 in Reims, France.
- Ordained as a priest on April 9, 1678.
- Died on April 7, 1719.
- Beatified on February 19, 1888.
- Canonized on May 24, 1900.
- Proclaimed Patron Saint of Teachers on May 15, 1950.
Life and Family
- Eldest of eleven children.
- Became a Canon at the Notre Dame de Reims Cathedral at age sixteen.
- Studied at St. Sulpice Seminary in Paris.
- Earned a doctorate in Sacred Theology (Ph.D. STD) from the University of Reims.
- Lost his mother and father in his early twenties.
- Met Mr. Adrian Nyel, who influenced his life significantly.
- Ordained as a priest at twenty-seven years old.
- Founded the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (FSC) on June 24, 1682.
- Resigned as a Canon at thirty-two and donated his wealth to the poor.
- Committed to the Brothers of the Christian Schools mission at forty years old.
- Struggled to keep the mission running from the age of forty-one.
- Took a retreat and returned as superior of the Brothers at sixty to sixty-two years old.
- Died at sixty-seven years old.
Legacy
- Known for his quote: "In all things I adore the will of God in my regard."
- Declared patron saint of all teachers by Pope Pius XII on May 15, 1950.
- The Brothers of the Christian Schools has expanded its reach across the globe, with over 6,000 Brothers, 100,000 partners, and a presence in 84 countries.
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