Dear Members of the Hong Kong Lasallian Family,

As the lights of Christmas begin to glow across our city, the Hong Kong Lasallian Family gathers with hearts full of both profound gratitude and solemn reflection. This year is particularly momentous as we celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Lasallian Mission in Hong Kong. We look back to 1875, honoring those first pioneer Brothers who stepped onto our shores with no established past to lean on, carrying only a future full of hope in their hearts and an unshakeable trust in Divine Providence. Their courage turned a leap of faith into a century and a half of educational excellence and spiritual formation.

Even as we celebrate this historic milestone, our hearts remain heavy. This Christmas, we offer our deepest prayers and reverence for the victims of the recent Tai Po fire. In the face of such tragedy, we are reminded of the fragility of life and our duty to stand in solidarity with those who suffer. Their memory compels us to ensure that our Lasallian schools remain places of sanctuary, compassion, and unwavering support for the community.

The legacy of the Brothers who arrived in 1875 is not merely a story to be told but a challenge to be lived. As we stand on the threshold of the future, we are called to look beyond our school gates. The true spirit of Saint John Baptist de La Salle lives on when we fix our gaze on the “peripheries” of our society—serving the poor, the marginalized, and those whom the world often forgets.

May the coming of the Lord Jesus strengthen our commitment to the mission. Let us move forward with the same “future full of hope” that inspired our Brother-founders, ensuring that the Lasallian star continues to shine brightly for all.

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed and peaceful Christmas and a meaningful year in 2026!

Live Jesus in our hearts, forever!

Fraternally yours,

Br Dennis Magbanua FSC
Head of the Hong Kong Lasallian Family