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To live in God with their Brothers, and for all to know Jesus Christ through Mary. The Brother’s mission is the evangelization of the world in the field of education, and they seek to establish a special communion with the Church and her mystery.
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The International Order The Brothers of St. Gabriel was originally founded by St. Louis Grignon de Montfort in 1705. He had such a strong desire to be in communion with the poor that after his ordination to the priesthood in 1700, he gave the first beggar he met all his money and even exchanged clothes with him. He wanted to go about his work in a poor and simple way. |
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Most of all, he loved to proclaim the Good News to outcasts and to catechize poor children. In 1706, Montfort set out on foot from France to meet Pope Clement XI. He made his journey by begging for food and shelter. The Pope recognized in the young man extraordinary gifts from God, named him Apostolic Missionary and had him return to his native France to renew the church there. In 18th century France, education was only for children of aristocrats. Montfort organized classes for common-folk children and homes for the poor. He preached simply and courageously, and opposed the enemies of the church, who repeatedly attempted to kill him. |
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The Brothers of St. Gabriel arrived in Singapore at the end of 1936. They took over the running of Holy Innocent English School (later known as Montfort School) in 1937 at the invitation of the late Bishop Deval. The mission in Singapore grew and flourished and today there are a number of educational institutions that are governed by the Brothers.
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Br Francis Xavier Gasper |
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Boys’ Town Fraternity 622 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 678117 Tel: 6769-1618 Fax: 6762-7846 |
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Local Superior: Br Dominic Yeo Koh |
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| Hotlinks: | Boystown History – The Brothers of St Gabriel |
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| Montfort Centre | |
| Catholic News article – Brothers of St Gabriel | |
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Boys' Town Singapore Established in 1948, Boys' Town Singapore is dedicated to providing guidance, shelter, education and practical living skills to youth. They provide boarding and residential care for young boys who come primarily from large, troubled, single parent and financially needy families. >> more |
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| St Gabriel's Foundation St. Gabriel’s Foundation is incorporated by the Brothers of St Gabriel in 2001 to managed and administer the schools and institutions of the Brothers of St Gabriel in Singapore; namely Boys’ Town, Assumption English School, Assumption Vocational Institute, Montfort Junior School, Montfort Secondary, St Gabriel’s Primary and St Gabriel’s Secondary schools. The object of the Foundation is to do such work as to help those who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress, and to educate and assist our youths that they may grow as persons and that their conditions of life may be improved. |
