Perhaps this is the best known and widely used of all statues of our Founder seen here instructing two children. The original, made of marble, is in the Basilica of St. Peter’s in Rome.
Our copy originally fronted the old La Salle College building, near the top of the steps.
The Founder seems to be pointing to Heaven as if to remind us “that above is our true home.”
This statue must have been commissioned by the Founder of the College, Brother Aimar. It was and is a well known school landmark.