The Brothers of Saint Gabriel in Thailand live and serve through two structures — one religious, one civil — carried by the same community of Brothers under one charism.
| Religious Congregation | Saint Gabriel's Foundation of Thailand | |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | A pontifical-right religious institute of the Catholic Church | A registered Thai foundation under civil law |
| Governed by | Canon Law · the Rule of Life · the Constitutions of the Congregation · Provincial Directory | The Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand · the Foundation's Bylaws (4th edition, 2010) |
| Leader | Provincial Superior · assisted by the Provincial Council | The Provincial Superior (ex officio chair) · assisted by Foundation Board members |
| Members / Units | Approximately 72 Brothers in 19 communities | 15 schools in the Foundation's network · six commissions |
| Public face | bsgthailand.org · this site | fsgthailand.org |
The Brothers' religious life — the vows, the rhythm of community, the formation of new members, the bond of spiritual brotherhood — exists under canon law of the Catholic Church. This is who we are.
To carry the educational mission across Thailand in a manner that Thai law recognizes and that benefits Thai society, the Brothers established the Saint Gabriel's Foundation of Thailand in 1937 as a civil entity. This is how a portion of our mission operates in this nation.
The same community of Brothers, called by one charism, working under two legal frameworks that must remain in harmony.
Distinguishing the two structures is important for clarity — especially when corresponding with other religious congregations (a matter of canon law) or when reporting to civil authorities and educational stakeholders (a matter of civil law).
For the Foundation's governance, six commissions, and school network, please visit fsgthailand.org.