Lasallian Mission Council

THE LASALLIAN MISSION COUNCIL (LMC)

The Lasallian Family PNG is an integral part of the De La Salle District of Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan & Papua New Guinea (ANZPPNG). The Lasallian educational mission is manifested through primary and secondary schools, teachers’ colleges, welfare works, Lasallian Mission Aid, formation for mission, Signum Fidei, Young Lasallians, Youth Ministry and Lasallian Volunteers. The mission is shared between the Brothers and Lasallian Partners whose mission “is to provide a human and Christian education to the young, especially the poor” (Rule of the Brothers of the Christian Schools). The District is committed to strengthening its work by authentic association between the Brothers and Lasallian Partners. Leadership of the District is under the care of Br Visitor, David Hawke, and the District Council, who in conjunction with the Lasallian Mission Council (LMC), provide governance and mission-focused direction throughout the District. The establishment of the LMC is intended to strengthen the association between the Brothers and those engaged with them in their mission, ensuring that there is real co-responsibility in decision making as they work towards the integration of various Lasallian works. The ultimate goal is to ensure the sustainability of the Lasallian mission so that the needs of the young, especially the marginalised in our society, can continue to be met and continued.

AUSTRALIAN LASALLIANS AT WORK WITH PNG COLLEAGUES

Merv McCormack - CEO LMC

The Lasallian Mission Council (LMC), through its operational arm, Lasallian Mission Services (LMS) based in Sydney at the La Salle Centre, remains committed to working in partnership with its PNG Lasallian colleagues.

This partnership is evidenced in many ways. The Formation for Mission team (FfM), led by Amanda Proulx, continues its longstanding relationship with local PNG formators and Lasallian educators, including assisting with staffing and resourcing of formation programs. The FfM team has recently enjoyed offering online retreats for adults and young Lasallians across the District, and was pleased to have numerous PNG Lasallians attend and share their insights.

An extensive review of the District’s Lasallian Volunteers (LVs) program in PNG, led by LV Coordinator Joanne Nehme, has also recently occurred. Jointly undertaken by LMS and PNG Lasallian leaders, it was aimed at further refining a sustainable model of youth volunteering that will best serve the mission within PNG, Australia and New Zealand.

LMC’s Director of Operations, Julie Alibrandi, is a member of the PNG Sector Mission Council (PNGSMC) which has oversight of the Lasallian mission in PNG. Julie is also a member of the PNGSMC Finance Committee, along with LMC Board Director Ann Corcoran, who chairs the Committee.

Amanda and Julie are also members of the PNG Lasallian Women’s Symposium planning committee which is preparing for this very exciting event scheduled to occur in 2021.

LMC is committed to the PNG mission and deeply values the work of all members of the PNG Lasallian Family. The mission is enriched by your faith, service and zeal. We acknowledge and thank you for touching the hearts of all in your care- students, colleagues and your communities.