Two of De La Salle's schools, both founded specifically to meet educational need as they arose, were not of the general pattern of charity and parish schools. One is of special interest to people in Great Britain and Ireland, as it was setup at the request of King James II of England, who was then exiled in France, for the sons of his soldiers and followers. De La Salle took charge of the school and taught these Irish boys himself. The other is the famous school of St. Yon in Rouen. It was founded at a time when a new middle-class arose as a result of the increase in trade and business. There was a need for a boarding house for boys, sons of parents of modest means. It was a success and attracted boys in Paris and well beyond Rouen. So successful was it and so good its reputation for sound discipline that parents with unruly children sought to solve their family problems by sending their boys there. These boys benefited considerably. Marveling at this success, a priest asked De La Salle to open a section for delinquents. That, too, was successful. The secret was the popularity of a useful agricultural course and practical workshops, together with a brotherly but firm discipline. The school was later highly spoken of in a Government Report of 1867, which looked upon it as a forerunner of technical education in France.
A teacher of arts and music, Louis-Joseph Wiaux was known among the Brothers for his humility, observance of the Rule, and obidience. Br. Mutien-Marie was a man who did very ordinary things extraordinarily well. Born on March 20, 1841 in Mellet, Belgium, Br. Mutien-Marie died on January 30, 1917 after having devoted himself to the simple task of teaching for 58 years. He was beatified by Pope Paul VI on October 30, 1977 and canonized by Pope John Paul II on December 1989. St. Mutien-Marie's feast falls on January 30. Even today, people flock to his tomb in Malone to pray to this simple , holy man.
St. Mutien Marie Building
The High School Building was named after Br. St. Mutien Marie which was constructed and innagurated on August 25, 1995.
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A teacher of arts and music, Louis-Joseph Wiaux was known among the Brothers for his humility, observance of the Rule, and obidience. Br. Mutien-Marie was a man who did very ordinary things extraordinarily well. Born on March 20, 1841 in Mellet, Belgium, Br. Mutien-Marie died on January 30, 1917 after having devoted himself to the simple task of teaching for 58 years. He was beatified by Pope Paul VI on October 30, 1977 and canonized by Pope John Paul II on December 1989. St. Mutien-Marie's feast falls on January 30. Even today, people flock to his tomb in Malone to pray to this simple , holy man
