Women in the Life of De La Salle

There has been an increasing appreciation of the role and influence of women in the Lasallian mission, and the impact of women in the life of John Baptist de La Salle.

There have been a number of gatherings of Lasallian women in various parts of the world since … The resources on this page have been provided so that all Lasallians may become aware of current activities, studies, and programs that enhance an appreciation of the role of women in advancing the Lasallian mission, both in the past and today.

We welcome the addition of any further resources or links that will further enhance this set of resources.

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In April 2023, 50 Lasallians gathered in Rome for a CIL (Centro Internazionale Lasalliano) programme. The group included women, men, Sisters and Brothers from across the Lasallian Family and representing all Regions. With the rich theme of Women in the Lasallian Family: Moving Forward Together as Leaven for Transformation, and the metaphor of baking bread, the group had a transformative two-week-long experience.
It included an in-depth look at the report of the Needs Assessment Study of Women in the Lasallian Family .

“The Lived Experience of First-Generation International Lasallian Women Leaders” by Susan R. Hines is an article from AXIS Journal of Lasallian Higher Education that recognizes that a Lasallian global network that originated by men for the education of boys is now predominantly made up of women. The paper describes today’s women leadership experience, their behavior, support networks, and the barriers that exist in becoming a women leader. Based on extensive interviews with seven Lasallian women leaders, seven themes are identified and described.