Sharing news of the Lasallian Region of North America (RELAN) Official account of Christian Brothers Conference This page connects Lasallians throughout the Région Lasallienne de l’Amérique du Nord/Lasallian Region of North America (RELAN) and is administered by Christian Brothers Conference in Washington, D.C. Christian Brothers Conference (CBC), based in Washington, DC, is the central office of the Lasallian Region of North America/Région Lasallienne de l'Amérique du Nord (RELAN). The Region includes Lasallian ministries in the United States and Canada. A Region is established by the Brothers' Institute as a mean of coordination and collaboration among Districts in a particular geographical area. In collaboration with the Districts, schools, and ministries, CBC convenes and engages Lasallians in mission through mission formation programs, educational programs, advocacy, and a variety of services and resources designed to promote Lasallian education.