The Brothers of the Sacred Heart continue the mission of Fr. Andre Coindre who founded our community in Lyon, France, to rescue young people from ignorance, prepare them for life, and give them a knowledge and love of religion [God]. Since 1821, the Brothers have sought to evangelize young people, especially those who are poor and without hope, with the Good News of Christ’s Love. The Brothers preach the Gospel message through their work in schools of all types: in high schools and on college campuses, in learning centers and in parishes. To be a Brother today, is to “…believe in God’s love, to live it, and to spread it. It is to contribute to the evangelization of the world, particularly through the education of children and youth.” Rule of Life, #13.