The Xaverian Journey: The Story of a Lasallian School in Penang, Malaysia 1787-2019

This hardcover book, with a large number of colour photographs and illustrations, chronicles the foundation of St. Xavier’s Institution, Penang and its subsequent growth and development as the first Lasallian educational institution in Asia.

The school was established following the original creativeness and inspiration of John Baptist de la Salle and the Christian Brothers with the support of many associates. Their collective dedication towards the “service of the poor through education” in Asia is a legacy to cherish. This is a chronicle of St Xavier’s journey through the decades following its founding. By looking back into the past 170 years, the books distills lessons learnt from its history. This rich and storied backdrop sets the stage for its evolution into the 21st century and a future marked by profound changes within the community which the Institution serves.

This hardcover book, with a large number of colour photographs and illustrations, chronicles the foundation of St. Xavier’s Institution, Penang and its subsequent growth and development as the first Lasallian educational institution in Asia. The school was established following the original creativeness and inspiration of John Baptist de la Salle and the Christian Brothers with the support of many associates. Their collective dedication towards the “service of the poor through education” in Asia is a legacy to cherish. This is a chronicle of St Xavier’s journey through the decades following its founding. By looking back into the past 170 years, the books distills lessons learnt from its history. This rich and storied backdrop sets the stage for its evolution into the 21st century and a future marked by profound changes within the community which the Institution serves.