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Association – Statements from Institute Documents Since 1928

These are selections from documents from the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools concerning “association” and its developed understanding and application.

The original documents that are cited in this overview are listed below. Each listing below is also a direct link to a PDF version of the entire document, or a text that includes the entire document.

Collected and compiled by Dr. Greg Kopra – Director, Formation for Mission (District of San Francisco New Orleans)
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This collection of excerpts about association has been drawn from Institute documents since 1928. The documents that are referenced are listed below. Each title is also a direct link to a PDF version of the entire document.

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