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Brothers of St. Gabriel Celebrate 125 Years in Thai Education
Thai royal family and religious leaders honor 125 years of Brothers of St. Gabriel's educational mission in Thailand.
In brief
Thai royal family and religious leaders honor 125 years of Brothers of St. Gabriel's educational mission in Thailand. The Brothers of St. Gabriel mark 125 years of education in Thailand with a royal thanksgiving mass, scholarships for 900,000 baht, and alumni including former Thai prime ministers. Originally reported…
125th Anniversary Mass
A Thanksgiving Mass was held on October 7, 2026 at Assumption Cathedral in Bangkok to commemorate 125 years of the Brothers of St. Gabriel's educational mission in Thailand.
“As the Brothers of St. Gabriel in Thailand mark the 125th anniversary of their enduring mission to educate and nurture the youth, I wish to express my sincere admiration and extend my best wishes.”
Royal Congratulation
King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida, an alumna of Assumption University of Thailand, both expressed support for the educational mission.
“May your organization successfully fulfill its mission, bringing about ever-greater and more widespread benefits.”
Scholarship Program
The Brother Louis Chanel Foundation awarded 900,000 baht to support gifted students facing financial hardship across Thailand’s Catholic school network.
“A total of 900,000 baht was awarded to support gifted students facing financial hardship across the country’s catholic school network.”
Educational Legacy
The Brothers of St. Gabriel have educated generations of students who include former prime ministers Phraya Manopakorn Nitithada, Thaksin Shinawatra, and Samak Sundarave.
“Alumni of the Assumption family include former prime ministers phraya manopakorn nitithada, thaksin shinawatra and samak sundarave, as well as prime minister anutin charnvirakul and gen. surayud chulanont.”
Future Focus
Brother Dionigi urged the community to look toward the future with gratitude, maturity and renewed generosity while reaffirming education as central to the Church’s work.
“The first five brothers brought with them the gospel, confidence in divine providence, and a spirit of service.”
AI Education Challenge
The congregation faces challenges from artificial intelligence and rapid technological change while maintaining spiritual values in education.
“The seminar focused on the challenges of artificial intelligence and rapid technological change, while reflecting on the relationship between modernization and spiritual values.”
125-Year Mission
The Brothers of St. Gabriel have served in Thailand since 1901, with a mission centered on education and human formation in the spirit of Saint Louis Marie de Montfort.
“The congregation’s presence in thailand began in october one thousand nine hundred one at the invitation of father émile august colombet, founder of collège de l’assomption.”
The main idea
The Brothers of St. Gabriel mark 125 years of education in Thailand with a royal thanksgiving mass, scholarships for 900,000 baht, and alumni including former Thai prime ministers.
