Founder’s Week

Each year, Founder’s Week at CBU honors the Legacy of our Founder, Saint John Baptist de La Salle, who founded an Institute in the Catholic Church for the purpose of teaching, particularly the young and the poor. The De La Salle Christian Brothers were first founded in the 17th century, and almost 350 years later the Teaching Methods of the first Brothers live on in some 80 countries around the world.

Lasallian Brothers, affiliated members, and Lasallian Partners (lay men and women) around the world have embraced the Lasallian traditions of “Faith, Service, and Community” and “Together by Association.” Christian Brothers University is one of around 70 colleges and universities around the world (one of which, Bethlehem University, is actually in the Holy Land). In the North American Region, we have six universities.

Founder’s Week 2025 Schedule

MONDAY | April 7

Founder’s Week Caffenination Station
8:00 – 10:00 am | St Joseph Breezeway

Founder’s Mass For St. John Baptist de La Salle
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm | Stritch Chapel

TUESDAY | April 8

Lasallians Links
11:00 am – 1:00 pm • Alfonso Dining Hall

WEDNESDAY | April 9

The Meaning of Mission
12:00 – 12:45 pm • Sabbatini Lounge

THURSDAY | April 10

Lasallians Thank Lasallians
11:00 am – 12:30 pm • Alfonso Dining Hall

Last Lecture: Dr. Tracie Burke
12:30 pm • Spain Auditorium

FRIDAY | April 11

Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award Celebration
1:00 pm • Rozier Gazebo

Trivia Night
6:15 pm • Alfonso Dining Hall