Brothers of Christian Instruction of St Gabriel

The Brothers of Christian Instruction of St Gabriel is a Catholic order that is secular in nature. It traces its first roots of existence to St. Louis Marie de Montfort, around 1711. St. Monfort opened a few schools for underprivilaged children in La Rochelle, France.

Related Topics:
Catholic order - St. Louis Marie de Montfort - France

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After the French Revolution, the congregation amalgamated under the guidance of Father Gabriel Deshayes into the Brothers they are today. The name St Gabriel stems from the first chapel of the congregation, which was dedicated to Saint Gabriel.

Related Topics:
French Revolution - Saint Gabriel

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The order's main concern is Christian education especially for the poor, orphans and the pyshically challenged. Other organizations inspired by Monfortian ideals are the Company of Mary and The Daughters of Wisdom. 'Associates' are Gabrielite-linked lay association similarly inspired by Monfortian spirituality.

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