Lasalianos celebrate 75 years in La Estrella

Lasallian Brothers are celebrating 75 years of presence at the Monasterio de La Estrella in San Asensio. The anniversary marks the arrival of seven brothers at the site on August 28, 1951, to establish a novitiate because previous training facilities in Irún could no longer accommodate their needs.

The community began its novitiate activities on November 21, 1951, initially concentrating all life and work within a single habitable building known as el Palacio. Since then, La Estrella has served as a formation house for all brothers, a meeting place for Lasallian communities, and a site for various pastoral activities and educator training.

The site continues to operate as an educational center for local youth and serves as a residence for a large community of elderly brothers, including a nursing facility.