Jean-Baptiste de La Salle

Holiday / observanceMay 15

Jean-Baptiste de La Salle

Christian feast day: Jean-Baptiste de La Salle (Roman Catholic Church)

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May 15
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Holiday / observanceA holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
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Jean-Baptiste de La Salle was a French priest, educational reformer, and founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. He is a saint of the Catholic Church and the patron saint for teachers of youth.

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