Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I am saddened to learn that our friend and former visiting professor, Brother Herman Lombaerts, has peacefully departed to the Lord, his Creator. Brother Herman generously shared his energy, time, and experience in developing and supporting the Ecclesiastical Licence in Catechetics programme at Maryvale Institute. He served for more than ten years as a PGR student supervisor and examiner at Maryvale Institute.

This message of the sad departure of highly respected prof Herman Lombaerts will be shared with all the former students and Staff at Maryvale Institute, as well as on Maryvale’s Facebook page, as many of our students had the joy and honour of attending Prof. Lombaerts’ classes and conference sessions, or drawing on his inspiring books for their dissertations.

We remember Brother Herman with profound affection and sincere gratitude, giving thanks to God for the gift of his life, his religious vocation, and his devoted service to the mission of education. We offer our heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences to his family and the Brothers of the De La Salle community, entrusting him to the loving mercy of the Lord in faith and hope.“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4May Brother Herman rest in the peace of Christ, and may the Lord grant comfort and strength to all who mourn his passing.

Sincerely,

Dr. Birute Briliute

Emeritus Dean of Maryvale Institute & HIRS Director