“The newest District to be known as the Lasallian District of South
Asia (LASAD). The new District is composed of India and Sri
Lanka. The inauguration took place on Saturday, May 15. On that
very day, the first Visitor of LASAD, Brother Bertram Perera, began
his term of office. The Auxiliary Visitor is Brother Amalan
Thangasamy.
The process of merging started two years ago and culminated last
February with two separate local Chapters.
LASAD is another phase in the life of Lasallians in India and Sri
Lanka. Let us all pray for the success of the Lasallian Mission in this
part of the world”.
Lasallian South Asia District
The New Identity given to the District is “Lasallian South Asia District – LASAD.” From this moment onwards, the TWO Sectors of INDIA and SRI LANKA,
will journey together in unison, with sample opportunity for implementing “Association for the Mission.” Inspired by some Brothers from India and Sri Lanka, the District Logo was conceived on 12 May 2021. The divided Blue and Green Star represents the two Sectors. The identity “LASAD” unites both sectors together as one. The two Sectors are held by TWO mighty hands which signify the “Presence
and Omnipotence of God” in our New District LASAD. As we are
situated in the South Asian Region, as well as in the middle of
Indian Ocean, the Logo displays LASAD emerging from the Ocean.
It reveals the historical bonds of multi-culture, diverse-spirituality,
socio-political background and economic development that exist in
the South Asian Region. The Ocean also denotes the challenges
and opportunities that we will experience as One District. Let us
travel together for the promotion of “Human and Christian Education
to all youth, especially the poor.”