Pupils from St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy demonstrated their faith and commitment as they took part in Mass on Thursday 10th July, marking the start of the Eucharistic Congress across North Staffs Deanery.

This term has completed a brilliant year in the Catholic Life and Mission and Collective Worship in St Illtyd’s. Mrs Wonnacott, the RE department and our Chaplaincy groups have made a massive impact on this crucial aspect of school life.

De La Salle School St Helens celebrated Mission Week with three full days of off-timetable activities, designed to engage over 1,000 students in meaningful, reflective, and joyful experiences rooted in our Catholic identity.

The History Department at St Gregory’s Catholic College in Bath is celebrating once again after being awarded the Historical Association’s prestigious History Quality Mark (HQM) Gold Award – for a second consecutive time.

The contribution of the Lasallian Mission to the community in Macroom has been highlighted by Con Lynch who shared details of his visit to Castletown in the Macroom Parish Newsletter.

The scholastic year at St. Benild School came to an end with many meaningful experiences which will surely leave a mark on all our pupils.

From July 14th, the Volunteer Team at the centre experienced a busy final week as a community.

Over 110 young people from six different DLS Schools descended with their sleeping bags and tents to St. Cassian’s Retreat Centre in Kintbury.

Year 8 students from St. Augustine’s Catholic College in Trowbridge had their annual retreat before the end of term where they were all involved in exciting workshops that allowed them to think about, and express creatively, our commitment as a Lasallian College to caring for our Common Home.

Congratulations to our colleagues at De La Salle School Basildon who were presented with long service awards on July 8th by Bishop Alan at Brentwood Cathedral.

Thursday June 19th was a very special day in Monastery NS, Ardee as they had a wonderful Assembly to wish the fantastic Principal, Master Jim McGee a fond farewell for his last official school day and he retires at the end of August.

The community at St Illtyd’s Catholic High School have been very proactive in taking steps to help preserve their unique culture by promoting the use of the Welsh language.

St. Cassian’s Retreat Centre’s Team took a busy expedition to Italy from May 18th to 23rd, doing two service days in a Lasallian Community in Scampia, Naples before heading to Rome for three days, where they received a special greeting from Pope Leo.

Educators at De La Salle Senior School gained new knowledge and skills, which their colleagues shared with them after participating in ERASMUS+ funded courses abroad.

The De La Salle Pastoral Centre in Castletown provides a sacred space and a reminder of God’s Holy Presence.

Recently the Year 7s at De La Salle School Basildon went on retreat at school led by our diocesan youth service. They reflected on the theme of being Pilgrims of Hope.

This year’s past teams retreat at St Cassian’s was the biggest ever, with over 130 people arriving at the centre to celebrate 50 years of the centre’s existence, and 46 years since the first lay team members.

The wide range of volunteering opportunities available to the Lasallian Family has been highlighted in a new directory published by the Institute.

On Friday 13th June, feeder primary schools of St Gregory’s from the Camino Partnership gathered together at the college for a day celebrating the Jubilee and how the theme of Hope can become a part of our lives. 

The annual Cemetery Day will take place on Saturday July 5th, 2025 at 2pm in Castletown. All are invited to join in a Memorial Mass to celebrate the richness of the lives of your loved ones.