# 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.
- Title: Brothers of St. Gabriel Celebrate 125 Years in Thai Education
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-10/thailand-brothers-saint-gabriel-mark-125-anniversary.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-08T10:01:10.578+00:00
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- Topics: brothers of st. gabriel, thailand, assumption university, thailand provincial superior, queen suthida, king mahawajiralongkorn, fsg academic expo, 900000 baht, ai education, religion, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.