[UPDATE] The Brother Vicar General informing of the situation of the Brother Superior after his surgery

Rome, 26 March 2020

Dear Brothers Visitor,
Delegates, Presidents and Lasallian Family,

We
are writing to share an update on Brother Robert’s health. As you know, our
Superior General received a liver transplant on Wednesday 25. We are thankful
to report that Brother Robert’s transplant was a success and that his recovery
is going well. He is currently in the intensive care unit, as expected, and
will remain in the hospital for 10-14 days after he is moved from intensive
care. Following his discharge, he will reside in the La Salle Hall community in
Beltsville, Maryland, for three months for weekly follow-up visits with his
medical team.

Brother
Robert thanks you for your prayers and support. He is receiving the best
medical care and looks forward to resuming his service. In the meantime, the
General Councilors and I continue to carry out the day-to-day operations of the
Institute.

Please
continue to pray for Brother Robert in his recovery and for the generous person
who donated his liver and this person’s loved ones. We look forward to
welcoming Brother Robert back to fully participate in his role as Superior
General.

Fraternally,

Jorge Gallardo de Alba FSC
Vicar General

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Baltimore, 25 March 2020

Dear Brothers Visitor,
Delegate, President and Lasallian Family,

I am writing to share an update on my health.

As you know, my liver cancer was successfully treated last
year. Last autumn, I was placed on a waiting list for a liver transplant that
was deemed necessary due to cirrhosis. In March, the hospital contacted me to
tell me that a donation may soon be available. That news has required me to
remain in the United States and stay close to Baltimore, Maryland, where the
hospital is located. Since then, I have been staying in my home community in
Beltsville, Maryland, and continuing to work.

The hospital contacted me yesterday to inform me that a
liver has become available, and that I should
report to the hospital today for the transplant. I pray that the generous
person who donated this liver will rest in the loving embrace of God, and I ask you to join me in praying for the comfort of
his/her loved ones.

I expect to be in the intensive care unit for one to two
days after surgery, followed by 10-14 days in the hospital. After that, I will
return to my community in Maryland, La Salle Hall, to
continue my recovery.

In this time when I need to focus solely on my health, the
Vicar General and General Councilors will be responsible for the day-to-day
operations of the Institute. We have been preparing for this temporary
transition, and I look forward to rejoining them in fully serving the Lasallian
mission.

I invite you to include me in your prayers.

Sincerely,

Brother Robert Schieler, FSC
Superior General