The Institute was founded in Reims, France in 1680, with over 75,000 Brothers and lay colleagues who conduct schools as well as educational works in about 80 countries worldwide.
To take care of boys' education, the three De La Salle Brothers arrived in Mawlamyine, Myanmar in 1858 from Calcutta by the invitation of Bishop Paul Bigandet.
La Salle Brothers mark 150 years in Myanmar Bishop Justin Saw Min Thide and priests of Hpa-an diocese celebrated a special Mass On Nov 13, 2010 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Yangon, to mark the 150th year of the arrival of the first De La Salle Brothers to Myanmar.
Its mission was to respond to the needs of young people neglected by society and provide a Christian education which would enrich their minds, touch their hearts and transform their lives, said Brother Lawrence Goh, the congregation’s provincial.
LEAD is made up of the following Sectors (countries and territories): Hong Kong (China), Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.