KabarA Challenge
The Brothers who shaped generations of students now need care in return. Your gift closes the circle — honoring lives of faithful service with the dignity they deserve.
Every gift matched up to $5,000 · Give before June 30
$500,000
GIFT MATCH ACTIVE · Every gift doubled up to $5,000
$266,378
raised toward goal
Goal: $500,000
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For decades, the Brothers gave themselves completely to students — teaching, mentoring, shaping lives. Now, in the final chapter of their vocation, these same Brothers need care. The KabarA Challenge exists to close that circle: honoring the covenant between a community and those who gave everything to its mission.
A young man enters the De La Salle tradition and devotes his life to education. Across decades, he shapes thousands of students — a teacher, mentor, and spiritual presence in their lives.
In retirement, many Brothers remain engaged — serving as chaplains, volunteers, and companions. Their presence in school communities continues to witness to the mission they gave their lives to.
When a Brother can no longer care for himself, the community cares for him. The KabarA Challenge funds the assisted living, skilled nursing, and healthcare that ensure every Brother receives the dignity and attention he deserves.
The Christian Brothers of the Midwest gave their lives to education — teaching, mentoring, and forming students for decades. Now, in retirement, they need care. The KabarA Challenge funds assisted living, skilled nursing, and healthcare so every Brother is cared for with the dignity he deserves.
83
Active & retired Brothers
76
Average age of the Brothers
11
Brothers in assisted or skilled nursing care
$1.16M
Projected 2026 care costs
Br. Frank Carr came to the Brothers in 1962 after two men at Holy Name in Escanaba saw something in him worth encouraging — and gave their blessing for him to follow it. Sixty years later, he serves as Chaplain for St. Mary's University Athletics in Winona, attending games across every sport, walking alongside student-athletes in their studies, their faith, and their sense of who they are.
"Thank you, Betty — your generosity allows senior Brothers to remain active and engaged rather than simply living out their days in passivity."
Read His StoryProjected 2026 care costs for the Brothers total $1.16 million and continue to grow as more Brothers enter assisted living.
$1.16M
83 active and retired Brothers depend on the community — 11 are currently in assisted care with an average age of 76.
83 Brothers
A generous donor is matching every gift dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000. Give before June 30 — your generosity has never gone farther.
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Senior Brother; Chaplain, St. Mary's University Athletics, Winona, MN
"Thank you, Betty — your generosity allows senior Brothers to remain active and engaged rather than simply living out their days in passivity."
Senior Brother, Midwest District
Retired Senior Brother; Parish Pastoral Care, Saint Joseph Church, Iowa
Senior Brother; Chaplain, St. Mary's University Athletics, Winona, MN
"Thank you, Betty — your generosity allows senior Brothers to remain active and engaged rather than simply living out their days in passivity."
Senior Brother, Midwest District
Retired Senior Brother; Parish Pastoral Care, Saint Joseph Church, Iowa
Every donation to the KabarA Challenge is matched dollar-for-dollar. Give now and double your support for the Brothers.
Give Now — Your Gift Is DoubledHealthcare support
Medical care, prescriptions, and specialist visits for aging Brothers.
Assisted living & skilled nursing
Residential care ensuring dignity and daily support for senior Brothers.
Transportation
Safe travel to appointments, ministry, and community events.
Nursing staff
Skilled nurses providing around-the-clock care and compassion.
Medical equipment
Wheelchairs, lifts, and adaptive equipment that support independence.
Communication tools
Devices and connectivity keeping Brothers in touch with community.
Br. William Woeger, FSC spent 61 years as a Brother, and much of that time shaping how the Church prays—through space, image, and ritual. A liturgist, iconographer, and designer, he helped communities see the sacred more clearly, from writing icons of St. John Baptist de La Salle to guiding the transformation of entire cathedrals. His work touched churches across the country, including the reimagining of Christ Cathedral, always with the same instinct: to let beauty teach.
Remembering those who came before
The Brothers who have gone before us shaped the mission we carry forward. Explore their stories and the lives they dedicated to service.
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