San Francisco New Orleans District Archives

The grammar school associated with St. Mary's College changed names and locations several times. This photo was taken while the school was located on the same Berkeley campus as @SaintMarysCHS. It was known at the time as St. Mary's Grammar School. #SFNODistrict #Lasallian

As La Salle College Preparatory celebrates its 70th anniversary, we're looking back to 1956. This archival photo shows Bishop Bell during the school's dedication ceremony in Pasadena, marking the beginning of seven decades of Lasallian education, faith, and community.

This is the Bechtel Building in St. Helena, photographed sometime in the 1970s during its years as part of Christian Brothers Winery. The Brothers began making wine in Martinez in 1882 and remained part of California's winemaking story until the winery business was sold in 1989.

For more than 70 years, Brother Andrew Bertin lived the #Lasallian mission as a teacher and mentor. A graduate of St. Michael's in Santa Fe, he returned to serve his alma mater for 43 years and was remembered for his dedication, good humor, and perpetual smile.

Today we honor the Blessed Martyrs of Valencia, including five Christian Brothers who were killed during the persecution of the Spanish Civil War. Their witness of faith and commitment to the Lasallian mission continues to inspire generations.

Today we remember the Blessed Martyrs of Almería, including seven Christian Brothers killed during the religious persecution of 1936 in Spain. Educators, Brothers, and men of faith, their witness remains part of the enduring Lasallian story.

One hundred years ago, this was the new home of Christian Brothers School. Taken during the dedication of the 21st & Broadway campus in 1924, the photo marks a major moment in a school that has been part of the #Lasallian tradition since 1876. #SFNODistrict #History

Not every future Brother spent all day in the classroom. This likely 1920s photo captures football practice at the Juniorate in Martinez, an accredited high school that prepared young men for many futures, including college, work, or the novitiate.

Some archival photos raise more questions than answers. This image appeared in the 1965 yearbook of Sacred Heart High School, a Lasallian school since 1874. The photo is unlabeled, so its story remains a mystery, but it offers a glimpse into student life six decades ago.

Here is an undated photo from St. Joseph's Academy in Oakland, taken sometime between 1870 and 1903. Originally the grammar school dept of St. Mary's College, St. Joseph's Academy later moved to Berkeley and then Napa, serving generations of students before closing in 1986.

Not every costume belongs to Halloween. This ca. 1930 photograph captures Saint Mary's College High School students preparing for a Gilbert and Sullivan production. Since 1868, the school's #Lasallian tradition has included opportunities for learning both on and off the stage.

This undated photograph shows the first campus of Saint Mary's College in San Francisco, where the school was located from 1863 to 1889. A #Lasallian institution since 1868, Saint Mary's has carried its mission across three campuses and more than 150 years of history.

From the archives: St. Michael's High School in Santa Fe before the construction of Chavez Hall. Founded in 1859, St. Michael's is the oldest school in the San Francisco New Orleans District and has served generations of students through the #Lasallian tradition.

An early chapter in the history of Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School: students and staff celebrate Trunk or Treat in October 2020. Since opening in 2018, the school has been part of both the #Lasallian tradition and the Cristo Rey Network. #SchoolHistory

From the archives: Brother Peter with a student choir during his early years in ministry. A dedicated #Lasallian educator, administrator, scholar, singer, and accomplished organist, he spent decades serving students in Louisiana and New Mexico.

On the feast day of Blessed Arnold, we remember a Brother whose journey took him from working-class beginnings to becoming an educator and mentor. A teacher, lifelong learner, and caregiver during the Franco-Prussian War, his life remains a powerful example of service and faith.

Here is a moment from student life at San Miguel High School in Tucson, Arizona, captured in the 2009 yearbook during a Día de los Muertos assembly. Since opening in 2004, the school has been part of the Lasallian educational tradition.

From teacher and retreat director to campus minister and educator, Brother Ricardo spent decades serving the #Lasallian mission across the District of San Francisco and beyond. This archival photograph honors a life devoted to faith, education, and accompaniment.

One hundred years ago, on October 17, 1926, Pope Pius XI beatified Brother Solomon Leclercq, the first De La Salle Christian Brother to be beatified. A teacher and administrator, Brother Solomon remains an important figure in #Lasallian history and heritage.

Today marks the 10th anniversary of Saint Brother Solomon Leclercq's canonization. He refused the oath required by the Civil Constitution of the Clergy during the French Revolution and was arrested on August 15, 1792. He was killed with other prisoners on September 2nd, 1792.

From rural County Cork to decades of service in the California District, Br. Joseph Buckley’s life embodied the essence of the Lasallian vocation. A dedicated teacher, beekeeper, gardener, and friend, he spent many years serving students and the Lasallian mission.