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John was born in Reims, France to very rich parents. From a young age he wanted to become a Priest.
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John finished his bible studies and was ordained as a Priest.
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A Priest named John Baptist De La Salle founded the order of the "De La Salle Brothers" in the year 1680
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John the baptist returned home to be with god
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After John the Baptist's death. The Pope Leo XIII said that he was blessed and deserved the people's love.
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Pope Leo XIII cannonized John the Baptist. He made him a saint of all the people and the catholic church.He was made a Catholic Saint.
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He was included in the Calendart of Saints.
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12 Brothers from Ireland and France arrived in Australia to open their first school.
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6 Irish brothers arrived in Australia to join the Australian Mission
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John The Baptist became the head of Christian Teachers.
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Today there are DeLa Salle schools in New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland