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Lorna Cordeiro The Nightingale of Goa.

Lorna Cordeiro The Nightingale of Goa.

The legendary singer Lorna Cordeiro on why she took that long sabbatical, stage fright and singing with Mohammad Rafi.

Just before our interview, Konkani singer Lorna Cordeiro announces, “I am very scared of answering questions by reporters. I’m not a very effective speaker, you see.”

Reassured that she won’t be allowed to feel nervous, she smiles, displaying a tiny bit of confidence.

“I’m a completely different person on stage. I don’t even rehearse before a show. The band keeps practising and I don’t interfere. I just go up and sing,” she says, adding that this wasn’t always the case.

“When I was young, I did have a bit of stage fright, but that disappeared,” she recalls.

The singer, who goes by the stage name Lorna, has been described as

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the Nightingale of Goa. She turned 75 last August, and is ready to do as many shows as possible. After receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award and performing at the World Konkani Music Awards in Goa last week, she is ready to take Mumbai

by storm, at the Music of Goa show organised by Goan Outreach Association this Saturday.

VDO.AI On favourites and comebacks “I will play all my hits, including the crowd favourites ‘ Nachom-ia

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Kumpassar ’ and ‘ Bebdo ’. There will be breaks where other singers will perform. I can sing 18 or 19 songs without a break but my band thinks I need rest. Though I keep ‘Bebdo’ for the end, the audience requests it all through the show. But I don’t budge. On stage, I am the boss,” she says.

For someone who totally gave up singing for 25 years, Lorna’s

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comeback in 1995 was seen as remarkable. She stopped because her mentor, saxophonist, trumpeter and composer Chris Perry, didn't allow her to sing with anyone else.

“Early in my career, Chris Perry really encouraged me and I am what I am

because of him. But in my contract,

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I had agreed not to sing with anyone else. It was tough to quit singing, but once I decided, I stuck

to it,” she explains. Lorna says she has no regrets about that period.

“What’s the point? Forget about live music, I didn’t even practise or hum my songs. It’s not easy but I did it,” she beams.

Familial talent

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Hailing from Saligao in Goa, Lorna was encouraged to sing by her father, Teofilo Cordeiro. She reminisces, “My father’s family was full of crooners. All my siblings got into singing. My sister Jean sang in restaurants.” Lorna began as a jazz

vocalist, and was promoted by Perry. After Goa, she performed a lot in Mumbai, in hotels and nightspots like the Taj, Ritz, Ambassador, Talk Of The Town, Venice and Blue Nile.

In Delhi, she was a regular at

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Gaylord’s. She says, "I followed the

golden age of jazz, my favourites being Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. I was totally inspired by

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would write the lyrics in Urdu, memorise them and practise mentally. He said I had a great voice.”

Ella, though people felt I sounded more like Bessie Smith. They would know better.”

Initially, she was hesitant to sing in Konkani. She says, “Chris insisted, and gave me two songs. Everybody loved them, and a new journey began.” ‘ Bebdo ’, ‘ Tuzo Mog ’, ‘ Pavsachea Tempar ’, ‘ Nachom-ia Kumpassar ’, ‘ Red Rose ’, ‘Lisboa’, ‘ Sorga Rajeant ’ and ‘Calangute’ became hot favourites. “Initially, HMV only promoted singer Alfred Rose, but once I clicked, they came to me.”

Milestones Lorna says one of her career highlights was to record Konkani songs, including the hit ‘Maria’, with ace playback singer Mohammed Rafi. She explains, “It was Chris’s idea. Rafi believed in knowing the meaning of each word in order to get the perfect expression. So he

Once she became used to staying away from the glory, Lorna never wanted to return. She says, “Pianist Ronnie Monsorate was very keen that I come back but I refused. He approached my mother who told him to keep persisting till I relented.

That’s what I did eventually.” Her 1995 comeback concert at Goa’s Miramar Beach received a rousing response. “I initially thought I’d do only one show and stop. But seeing the response I decided to continue.

Today I am happy singing. After the Mumbai show I head to Mangalore,” she says.

Lorna has been the subject of two films. The heroine’s role in Anurag Kashyap’s Hindi movie Bombay Velvet was inspired by her. “I haven’t seen it. I was scared to see what Anushka Sharma would do,” she quips. Regarding the Konkani film Nachom-ia Kumpassar , directed by Bardroy Barretto and based on the lives of Perry and Lorna, she says, “The director says he has paid me

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₹10 lakh but that is wrong. He didn’t even ask me before making it. My friends told me to go to court but who has the time? People are enjoying the film, so it’s fine. Who am I to stop them?”

Though she visits Goa often, Lorna spends most of her time in Mumbai, at her home in Dhobi Talao or her sister’s house in Mazagon. She listens to music regularly but wishes young Konkani musicians come up with something new, instead of using tried and tested sounds. She adds, “I like singers Sonia Shirsat and Nephie Rod. They are good. As for jazz, you tell me, is there any jazz today?” When asked whether she spends her time reading, praying, watching television or cooking, Lorna laughs, “I don’t have any plus points. If I had, I’d have been a different person.” It’s a far cry from the start of our interview when she talked about being nervous.third generation kids who grew up listening to their parents play her songs — pack concert venues. Her fans world over continues to be teleported back to the magical days of the 60s when she stretches her arms wide out to them, tilts her

head to the side and says, “I am

Lorna!”.

In a country with a rich heritage of music, aspiring singers are a dime a dozen. Most of them eventually realise that they are not cut out to make it a profession, while some of them excel after honing their skills through years of practice. But a few special ones, among them, realise that they are born to sing and go on to become legends. Lorna Cordeiro was one such legend who went on to reach dizzying heights in her career.

Early days Lorna Cordeiro hailed from a religious Goan Catholic family. She was the third born child in a family of six children. Lorna's budding singing talent was first recognized by friends and neighbours who heard her sing Konkani hymns after the daily family prayers. These appreciations helped her family to firmly believe in her talent and they encouraged her to fully explore it.

Finding a Mentor cum guru Most great achievers have a mentor

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who takes them under their tutelage — Lorna Cordeiro was no different.

In her teens, she was taken under the wings of Chris Perry — a prominent musician, song writer and composer. Under his guidance, the extraordinary range of Lorna's talent began to flourish. She began a journey that would make her an icon of Goan music by singing in his band for the next nine years. Lorna has no qualms in admitting Chris Perry's contribution towards bringing her talent to the fore and she calls him — her guru.

Bombay's Venice The glorious heydays of Jazz music in India were in the 60s and 70s. Old timers often reminisce about the most prominent exponents of this art — the magical duo of Lorna Cordeiro and Chris Perry. Venice, a night club in Hotel Astoria of Bombay, was the stage for Lorna to unleash her sizzling talent along with Chris Perry who led the band with his mesmerizing saxophonic skills. They were an instant hit.

Apart from being a mesmerizing singer, she was an electrifying performer who had several

signature moves in her repertoire.

She would begin her gig by stretching her arms out wide towards the crowd, tilt her head, in her inimitable style, and exclaim "I am Lorna". Patrons of Venice would go into raptures as she proceeded to belt out jazz and pop numbers by Ella Fitzgerald and Connie Francis.

Lorna would customarily whip the audience into a frenzy as she gracefully swayed to the tune after nailing every high note. The performance of the band would reach a crescendo as she threw a glance at Chris Perry who would end the final moments of his piece by going down on his knees as he raised his sax to the sky.

She was the pulse of the audience and her creative on-stage chemistry with Chris was the talk of the town.

Together, they made people come in droves to watch them perform.

Their popularity led them to perform in star hotels and nightclubs of Bombay, Delhi, Bangalore, Calcutta, Shimla, Ooty and other cities.

Icon of Goa

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The vocals of Lorna and the musical genius of Chris wasn't just confined to live performances. They wanted their talent to reach a wider audience, so the composition skills of Chris Perry came into full effect as he began creating Konkani albums with Lorna. Together they churned out a factory of chart-busters. Their songs were distinctly unique — heavy Jazzy elements peppered with a dash of Goan folksy influence.

Lorna had this special ability to raise every high note just that bit higher.

Pretty soon the radio began playing her songs every afternoon and she became a house hold name in Goan communities in India and abroad.

Lorna's biggest hit songs were Bebdo, Red Rose, Pisso, Calangute, Adeus, Lisboa, and many others. Her ardent fans bestowed many monikers on her, the most notable ones being 'Bessie Smith' of India and the moniker that everyone identifies with her — Goa's Nightingale.

This endearing fairy tale came to an abrupt halt in 1973, due to a variety of reasons, and Lorna Cordeiro stopped singing.

The Nightingale's return from a long sabbatical Fans, critics and the general public wondered and speculated about Lorna's disappearance from the public eye for decades, but no one seemed to exactly know why she stopped singing.

In 1995, Lorna returned from her prolonged sabbatical by releasing an album titled 'Hello Lorna' — after her former band mate Ronnie Monserrate and her mother convinced her to make a comeback.

A show commemorating her return was organised in Miramar beach, Goa. It was a sell-out. Goans, young and old thronged the place to catch a glimpse of the elusive legend. The roads leading up to the venue were jammed with traffic for kilometers.

Many of her fans had believed rumours of her death, and were sceptical if it was the real Lorna Cordeiro. They didn't have to wonder for long. Lorna clambered up to the stage and let her magical voice take over the crowd as they went delirious with a delightful mix of joy, happiness, nostalgia, and tears. 300,000 people that evening realised that time may steal your

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youthful looks, but it cannot steal your talent — your God given talent.

Kumpasar, which is a fictional account inspired by her life and a Bollywood film called Bombay Velvet, whose female lead character Rosie Noronha is inspired by Lorna Cordeiro's real life persona.

This inspiring journey of Lorna Cordeiro has been immortalised on celluloid by two motion pictures: a Konkani film titled Nachom-ia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ICYM CELEBRATES PLATINUM JUBILEE

My 14 years in CYM years of my life. At the outset, I state that I am not going to present the history or its activities in detail in this article.

The Mangalore Diocesan Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) will celebrate Platinum Jubilee of its existence on 12th June 2022 at Vamanjoor Church Hall, Mangalore.

On this occasion, this is a small attempt to narrate my association with this 75 years old organization for a period of 14 long and youthful 17 Veez Illustrated Weekly

CYM - Commencement significant developments:

and

Year 1947 was memorable in the history of India. On August 15th India was liberated from the British rule and gained its freedom. A few months before that great event, April 13th was a landmark day in the history of the Diocese of Mangalore.

On that significant day the Bishop of Mangalore Bishop Victor R. Fernandes founded the Catholic Youth Movement (CYM) by an official decree and by forming a diocesan youth committee. Initially CYM units were officially started in Mangalore city parishes like Bejai, Milagres, Bendur, Derebail and elsewhere. Gradually units were started in the length and breadth of the entire Mangalore diocese comprising the then entire district of South Canara and Kasargod Taluk of Kerala state. There were separate units of boys and girls in some parishes especially in Mangalore city parishes. In the later years say during 1970s the units were combined and formed as a single CYM unit. Again, the year 1999 is significant in the history of CYM. Catholic Bishops’ Conference of

India (CBCI) had added ‘Indian’ prefix to CYM on 14th September and since then it has been recognized as Indian Catholic Youth Movement (acronym ICYM).

One more memorable year in the history of CYM / ICYM of the Diocese of Mangalore is 2012. The erstwhile Mangalore Diocese was divided, and the new Diocese of Udupi was formed. Based on this, a separate ICYM central council was formed in the new diocese. Before this recent phenomenon the units under the area of the Udupi diocese were served by the CYM / ICYM central council of the undivided Diocese of Mangalore for 65 long years.

In my present article as majority of the topics covered are related to the

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era before 1990, I am using the acronym CYM to represent the association. Also, as division of Mangalore and Udupi Dioceses happened only 10 years ago CYM / ICYM wherever used refers the undivided Diocese.

Instilled leadership qualities: Since 1947 a few thousands of youngsters have walked through the portals of CYM / ICYM. It has molded young and energetic youth as the community leaders. Those who were the charter members of this organization may now be above the age of 90. For many years the entry age was 15 and the exit was 35. That time one could remain in the CYM for 20 long years. Then the upper age was reduced to 30.

Present entry and exit age is 18 and 28 years respectively, the serving period being 10 years only.

Past members of CYM / ICYM of the Diocese of Mangalore spread across the globe may be grateful to the organization for shaping them as good leaders. Office bearers of CYM / ICYM, still recall that they acquired leadership qualities through their service while leading activities at

their parishes, denary or diocesan level. Not only office bearers, but even ordinary members of the organization may also say that CYM / ICYM had instilled the leadership qualities in them because of the opportunities provided by the platform.

CYM gave me a boost: In my case, until tenth standard I was little hesitant, and was not coming forward to participate in group activities. I hadn’t joined the altar server sodality at the primary school level or the N. C. C. unit during high school studies. Academically I was a brilliant student but far behind in other activities which required leadership qualities.

In 1976, after the 10th standard results, the parish priest of Pangala Fr. Victor Saldanha had announced that all 10th standard completed students should join the CYM unit of the parish. Respecting his words and out of no choice I joined CYM unit in Pangala Parish. Afterwards, I got involved in almost every activity of the unit. Recited prayer during meetings, sang songs and hymns,

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delivered speech, took part in elocution, singing, quiz, sports, wrote minutes and read, conducted meetings, participated in programs, and organized several events in the parish, participated in dramas, camps, organized stalls for parish feast etc. We also helped families within the parish during wedding celebrations and other occasions at their houses to prepare food and helped in serving food to the guests.Took part in youth rallies, picnics and tours near and far.

In that sense, during those years

there were several activities in CYM since there were not many organizations in the parish unlike today and we had several occasions to participate and work in groups.

Now also I recall such activities and cherish the memories. Nowadays there are arrangers in each field, no dearth of funds and one can get everything from the providers.

Olden days it was very difficult to

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conduct programs and events.

Proper thought process, planning and hard work was needed.

I narrate here a few things about our games and recreation stall during the Parish Annual feast. For constructing the stall structure, we had to bring areca trees, bamboo poles and woven coconut leaves from distant places either on head or shoulders. We had to dig holes manually to erect poles. The experience of active CYM members of those days was great and entirely different. Nowadays the country has progressed, technology is improved. Monetary wise also there are no such difficulties as in the past.

attention to studies I had failed in 2nd PUC Mathematics just by 2 marks. Because of this I joined the Diploma course (Chemical Engineering) at the Karnataka Polytechnic (better known as KPT) Mangalore in 1978 with the help of my 10th standard marks which were too good for a seat in any branch.

CYM - Part and parcel of my life for 14 years: CYM renewed my spirit and showed me the way to climb the leadership ladder. From the age of 16 to 30, I was involved in parish, denary (Varado) and diocesan leadership. My PUC (12th standard) result helped me to involve in CYM activities in a bigger way. My wish was to study Engineering at MIT, Manipal after my PU (12th standard).

But as I had not given proper

That was a turning point of my life.

The saying ‘Man proposes, and God disposes’ was true in my case. It helped me to take active part in

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CYM activities in Mangalore at the Diocesan level. In 1979, I was elected as the editor of Yuvak, the bulletin of CYM Central Council. In 1980 got elected as the General Secretary and had the opportunity to become the President of the CYM central council from 1981 to 1984 for continuous 3 years though there were elections every year to choose the new President and the committee. The usual practice was to become the President for one year. But members had reposed their faith in me and re-elected in the elections held for 2 subsequent years.

As far as my knowledge goes to Austin D’Souza Prabhu (Bendur) had held the President’s post for 6 years and one year as Honorary President, Alban Castelino (Bendur) and Richard DSouza (Bendur) for 4 years each. Though the Mangalore city parishes had dominated the CYM Central council during those years and I was from a village parish (Pangala – 55 kilometers away from Mangalore city) I held the

President’s post for 3 years at a stretch.

When I was active in CYM Central Council of the Diocese of Mangalore, I had the opportunity to visit France (Taize and Lourdes) and Italy (Turin and Rome) to participate in youth activities for about 2 months.

Diamond Jubilee of ICYM in 2007: On the occasion of Diamond Jubilee of ICYM in 2007, I was one of the honorary Vice Presidents of the organizing Committee (honorary President was Ivan D’Souza, the past president of diocesan CYM, a renowned political leader and former member of the Karnataka Legislative Council MLC).

There was a two wheeler rally in the city on the first day of the diamond jubilee celebrations. During the second day program held at Rosario Cathedral

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cultural hall, the past presidents were honored. I was the guest of honor for that function.

During the grand finale of the diamond jubilee on the 3rd day held at the Dr. T.M. A. Pai International Convention Centre, Kodialbail, Mangalore Mrs. Margaret Alva, former Central Government 24 Veez Illustrated Weekly

Minister and Governor of Rajasthan was the Chief Guest. I had brought out a book ‘Moje CYM Dees’ containing details of my activities in the CYM which ranged for 14 long years. This was released by Ronald Colaco, the prominent NRI entrepreneur who was the guest of honor.

Reconnect Program: During the ‘Reconnect’ program of the past presidents and office – bearers held at ICYM headquarters, Olivet House, Jeppu on 20th March 2022 former director Fr. William Gonsalves and myself were the chief guests.

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Spiritual Directors during my tenure at different levels:

supported me in every respect. Fr. William Gonsalves, Fr. John A. Barboza, Fr. Vincent Monteiro, Fr. Harold Mascarenhas were the Central Council Spiritual Directors who had guided us in every respect.

In the denary level at Shirva Fr. Aloysius Rosario and at the Pangala parish unit level Fr. Victor Saldanha, Fr. Gabriel B. D’Souza and Fr. J.P. Tauro supported me a lot in all my activities. I cannot forget their goodwill towards me. I am sure that members of CYM / ICYM have such regards towards their Directors at different levels and in different points of time.

During my tenure (1976 – 1990) as member / office bearer of CYM, the Diocesan Bishop was Bishop Basil S. D’Souza, who encouraged and

‘AmchoYuvak’ magazine:

Monthly

To encourage the literary talents of CYM members CYM Central Council

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of Yuvak and started publishing ‘AmchoYuvak’ in the monthly form from September 1983. We started the magazine in a all new format. It was released at Shirva by Fr. Aloysius Rosario, Parish Priest of Shirva Church on 4th September 1983 during Annual Conference of CYM. Oscar Fernandes, M.P. was the Chief Guest. Fr. Henry Castelino, principal of St Mary’s College, Shirva was present on the occasion. At the time of registration it was needed to change the title of the monthly as ‘AmchoYuvak’ had started publishing its bulletin ‘Bhavadthi Yuvak’ from the

beginning. Due to some reasons publication was stopped during 1970s. Being a regular writer in Konkani, I took charge as the editor

I had edited the monthly magazine for 3 years till 1986. I was honored during ‘AmchoYuvak’ Decennial celebrations in 1993 for establishing the monthly by the chief guest of the program Judith Mascarenhas, Deputy Mayor of Mangalore City Corporation. The monthly was published in the print form for about 25 years providing opportunities for the talents of many youngsters. Through this media many CYM / ICYM members developed their writing skills and made a name in literature. Now it continues in e-version containing news – views etc.

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There was a common Saying – "Oorige upakaari manege maari": It was a common fact that many members of CYM got scolding from their parents for their absence at household chores due to their CYM activities. There was a common saying at that time which went as "Oorige upakaari manege maari" (Always ready to help others but not doing anything at home). Several CYM members have undergone one or other bitter - sweet experiences either within CYM or outside. But by

following the motto ‘Leadership through Service’ many members had displayed true leadership.

On this auspicious occasion of the Platinum Jubilee, I wish the very best to ICYM. May Platinum turn into Century and grow further in leaps and bounds.

- H. R. Alva

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Konkani Catholic achievers bestowed with prestigious FKCA Award at 24th Federation Day Media release

Sunday, June 5.

Bengaluru, Jun 6: Three eminent Konkani Catholics who have excelled in their respective fields and in service to humankind were honored with the prestigious FKCA Awards here on

The Lifetime Achievement Award was conferred on Fr Cedric Prakash SJ, a human rights, reconciliation, and peace activist/writer while the

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Professional Excellence Award was presented to Justice John Michael

Cunha, former judge, high court of Karnataka. The third category was the

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Entrepreneur/Enterprise of the Year Award which was bestowed on M/S

Brilliant Printers Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru.

Every year the awards are announced

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their respective fields and to the community and the society.

Speaking at the 24th Federation Day of FKCA held at St Joseph’s Indian High School Auditorium, chief guest Justice V Gopala Gowda, former judge, Supreme Court of India said, “All religions are equal and a multireligious country does not belong to one religion.” He further added that in the name of religion few sects have tried to create problems. “This will not be tolerated is the message to these troublemakers. I am warning them that our country has wise people, there are defenders of the constitution,” he added.

Further Justice Gowda expressed his deep pain by the way in which the constitutions judgements were “flouted and misapplied” to the current situation be it hijab or halal.

He called upon all the people to be fearless and brave.

“Literacy is spreading hatred. There is a difference between literacy and education. I pray that our nation has a

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greater number of educated people and not just literates. It is our responsibility to ensure that the unrest is controlled and arrested for the future. Let us hope there is a change in the system, in the judiciary, in the legislative councils and in the media,” said K Jayaprakash Hegde, chairman of the Karnataka State Permanent Backward Classes Commission and former MP and state minister.

Prithvi Reddy, state convener, Aam Aadmi Party, Bengaluru, Abraham T J, president of the Karnataka Anti-Graft and Environmental Forum and Indian Christian United Forum, and Fr Robert Michael Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga, presided over the function. Also present was Kennedy Shanthakumar, chairman of the Christian Development Council (CDC).

On the occasion, FKCA submitted a memorandum to the government on the anti-conversation ordinance and the atrocities on minorities. FKCA urged to repeal the ordinance and put a stop on the atrocities ensuring the rights enshrined in the constitution are upheld. The memorandum was handed over to K Jayaprakash Hegde.

The Federation Day event also had a special performance by young and

famous artiste Remona Evette Pereira which enthralled the audience. There were also performances and dances

by Kalakar Group, Pallotti Baila Group and a song by Fr Baptist Pais SVD felicitating the awardees.

FKCA which was founded in 1998 in Bangalore has grown into a giant organization with global reach. As many as 33 associations of Konkani Catholics in different parts of Bengaluru, Mysuru, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Shivamogga and 11 associations in other countries, including USA, UK, Canada, Kuwait, Qatar and Dubai, and Abu Dhabi in UAE are affiliated to FKCA. The Federation works for the cause of Konkan Catholics and also in the larger interests of the community globally. FKCA today has made a strong presence by putting forth and taking up grievances of the Konkani Catholic community with several governments and a united forum in fighting for their rights.

About the awardees The Lifetime Achievement Award: Fr Cedric Prakash S J Fr Cedric Prakash hails from the famous Pereira and Mascarenhas family of Kankanady, Mangaluru. He is a Jesuit priest of the Gujarat

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Province (North-west India) and was ordained by the Bishop Ferdinand Fonseca of erstwhile Bombay on April 27, 1985 at St Peter's Church, Bandra.

His core competency is human rights.

His expertise includes group/community facilitation, strategic planning, and evaluation; institutional mapping; advocacy, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding. He is a prolific writer and poet, contributing regularly to newspapers, magazines, and journals in India and abroad.

He has received a number of awards: • The President of India conferred the Kabir Puraskar award for the promotion of Communal Harmony and Peace in 1995.

• The Anubhai Chimanlal Nagarika Puraskar award was conferred to him in 1996 by The Mayor or Ahmedabad for his contribution to the city.

• In 2003, the Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award for Humanitarian Work by the Indian Muslim Council, USA. • In 2004, the Fr Parmananda Divarkar Award for promoting dialogue for peace and intercommunity harmony.

In October 2018, the Loyola Press Chicago published a brilliant coffee-table-style book ‘Sharing the Wisdom of Time’ by Pope Francis and friends. One of Fr Prakash’s real-life stories is featured in it.

• In 2006, Fr Prakash was named Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, one of the highest French civilian awards, acknowledging his commitment to the defense and the promotion of human rights in India • In 2006, he received the Minorities Rights Award by the National Commission for Minorities of the Government of India • The Marquette University in Wisconsin, USA honored him as the Wade Chair Scholar for the academic year 2009 – 2010 Fr Prakash was one of the recipients of Mother Teresa Awards for Social Justice in 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020, by the Delhi Minorities Commission; the Fr Luis Carreno Award in December 2021, by the Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) for his prophetic writings.

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He is the recipient of several international and national awards including the ‘Legion d’ Honneur’ from the President of France Professional Excellence Award: Justice John Michael Cunha Justice John Michael Cunha was born in Gurpur, Kaikamba about 18 kilometers from Mangaluru. Michael enrolled as an advocate and practised on the civil side in Mangaluru under the name Manu Associates.

Till 2002, he was an advocate at the Karnataka High Court. He had a direct appointment as a district and sessions judge in May, 2002. He served in the courts of Bengaluru, Bellary and Dharwad and also as principal judge, family court, Bengaluru.

• In 2013, he was appointed as secretary to the Chief Justice and Registrar (Vigilance) of the High Court.

• In 2015, he was appointed as the Registrar General of the Karnataka High Court.

• In 2016, Justice Cunha was appointed as a judge in the Karnataka High Court.

• In 2021, he retired from the Karnataka High Court upon superannuation.

He also served as a president of the

Karnataka Judges Association.

He is presently serving as an arbitrator, Arbitration Centre, Bengaluru and resource person, Karnataka Judicial Academy, Bengaluru.

Justice Cunha earned a name and fame not only in the Uma Bharti case, but also in a number of cases pertaining to family court, during his term as a judge there.

He is also known as the bravest judge in the judiciary for his rare courage which led to the unseating and incarceration of two sitting chief ministers by his independent and uncompromising decisions as a judge.

Justice Cunha has disposed of 216 cases, arising from the special court set up to deal with criminal cases against MPs and MLAs in Karnataka.

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Mangalurean Dr Cynthia Menezes appointed Bangalore University Vice Chancellor Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Jun 10: Governor Thawarchand Gehlot has appointed Dr Cynthia Menezes as the ViceChancellor of Bangalore University with effect from Friday, June 10.

Dr Cynthia is a native of Mangaluru and is the Director of the MBA Department and the Dean of the faculty of Commerce at Canara Bank School of Management Studies of Bengaluru.

Dr Cynthia has been appointed the VC in place of Dr Venugopal K R whose tenure ends on June 12 till further orders, or a regular person is appointed to the post.

She has had an illustrious career of 25 years in teaching and research

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School of Management Studies, she has taught Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) students between 1995 to 1998 at Mallamma Marimallappa College (1995 to 1996) and Maharaja’s College (1996 to 1998), Mysuru.

She also has been a lecturer for 12th standard commerce and management papers in the Carmel School and Indian School, Kuwait, between 1988 and 1990. Dr Cynthia also was the computer instructor at Polyglot Language Institute, Kuwait, during the same period.

experience in the university and higher level Institutions in India. She has successfully guided 13 PhDs so far and currently guiding eight research scholars. She has authored 3 books.

Prior to her career at the Canara Bank

Dr Cynthia is PhD holder in Business Administration from Bangalore University. Her studies prior to this have been in Mangaluru. She is also a master’s in business administration with specialization in Advanced Cost Accounting from Mangalore University and stood third in the varsity. She did her bachelor’s in business management from SDM College, Mangalore University and had secured fourth rank.

Dr Cynthia is the daughter of Casmir and Lucy Menezes of St Dominic Parish, Ashoknagar, Mangalore.

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Fr. Edwin L. D’Souza SJ: A Jesuit for All Seasons and Regions (06 November 1925 – 08 June 2022)

Fr. Edwin D’Souza the senior most Jesuit (96 years) of Goa Province left this world on 08th June 2022 morning at Xavier Residence, Alto Porvorim, Goa. He lived 76 years as a Jesuit and 63 years as a Jesuit Priest.

Fr. Edwin was born in Kampala, Uganda on 06th November 1925 but was brought up in Moira, Goa.

The people of Moira are known for their intellectual capabilities as well as their eccentricities. Folklore of Goa is replete with plenty of amusing anecdotes about the Moidekars characterising their daily life and work. Irrespective of what others said, he always spoke fondly about his ancestral house and surrounding in Moira. His early schooling was done in Mater Dei High School, Saligão and the last two years of his schooling were at Moira. This was followed by four years in the Rachol Seminary. He joined the Society of Jesus on 27th September 1945 at Vinayalaya, Mumbai. His Philosophy studies (1949-52) were at Sacred Heart College, Shembaganur. After his Regency at Loyola, Margão (195254) and St. Paul’s, Belgavi (1954-55) he was sent to the Colegio Maximo, at Comillas, Spain for his Theology studies (1955-59). He had fond

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memories of his travel and his stay in Spain and was always more than willing to talk about his years in Spain, of course with a few phrases of Spanish here and there. He loved to talk in Spanish and he also showed his wiliness to teach it to others. In general, he was linguistically gifted and was able to converse comfortably in Konknni, Marathi, Portuguese, Spanish, Latin and of course English.

Returning from Spain after his Theology and Ordination, as a young priest Fr. Edwin was sent to do Tertianship at Sitagarha (196061) and then he worked as a missionary in the Ahmednagar District of Maharashtra for 20 years from 1962-82. On 02nd February 1963 at Ahmednagar he took his Final Vows. In Ahmednagar District, he was immersed in a completely new region, culture, and language.

Yet, he learnt Marathi and went about his work with zeal and determination, without complaining. He loved pastoral work and was self-sacrificing in his service in various mission stations of

Ahmednagar District. His concern for the poor was exemplary. Later, he served as the Parish Priest (198386) of St. Xavier’s Church, Pune.

During this time, he was also the Rector of St. Vincent’s, Pune and therefore, after the sudden death of the Provincial, he was called upon to lead the Goa-Pune Province as Provincial (1986-92). As a Provincial he was spiritual, approachable, friendly, methodical, just and fair in his dealings. He was balanced in his judgements, calm and patient with individual and was an efficient facilitator. After his term as the Provincial, he served in the leadership role as the Superior at St. Britto’s, Mapusa, at St. Paul’s, Belgavi and at Pedro Arrupe Institute (PAI), Raia. He loved PAI, Raia and always showed interest in its activities and programmes.

During his sabbatical he opted to attend short courses in Christology, new trends in Theology and Ignatian Spirituality. His desire to continue reading and be up to date with new ideas and tends in Theology always remained with him.

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During his retirement years at PAI, Raia, Fr. Edwin was delved deeper into the sources of Ignatian spirituality through extensive reading and regularly sharing his insights and reflections of Sunday Liturgy on the Bulletin of PAI. Whether as Rector of a variety of Jesuit Institutions, the District Superior of the Ahmednagar Mission, Parish Priest of St. Xavier's in Pune or the Provincial of the GoaPune province he has served with charm, dedication and commitment.

As Provincial or Superior, he displayed a humility that is hard to beat. He always took the advice of his consultors before he made decisions and steadfastly held on to them, despite the fact that he knew there would be adverse reactions to them. And adverse reactions he did get, yet he displayed the same calmness and humility and held no grudge. He took the reactions humbly and quietly, never blaming someone else for the mistakes, but taking them on himself. No doubt the Provincialship was the heaviest cross he had to carry, and he carried

it with great endurance and patience. It reminds one the words of St. Paul to Timothy, “Share in suffering as a soldier of Christ Jesus (2 Tim 2:3).” Truly Fr. Edwin has been that good soldier of Christ. His native wisdom of Moira and his rustic charm of rural Ahmednagar district never failed him in his long journey as a Jesuit.

Many admirable qualities and a simple, disciplined lifestyle enabled Fr Edwin to be an exemplary figure in the community in spite of his advanced age. He was a gentleman, kind, and considerate in all his dealings, a committed religious, faithful to all his spiritual obligations and a lovable community member. Among his many qualities, his obedience and his humility were outstanding. In the context of shifting rooms, he once mentioned “Father in this context and in any other matter you do not have to request me, it is sufficient to simply order me to do what is required”. This was not just an empty statement but he valued and practiced obedience perfectly. On

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many occasions Jesuits were deeply touched by his humility in spite of his seniority and advanced age.

Whenever he realised that his way of going about had caused some irritation or unease, he would return after a while and humbly seek forgiveness. His colleagues have great admiration for him precisely because of his ability to come and seek pardon.

His willingness to be of some help, even in his old age, was exemplary.

In the community he was concerned about everyone and always had a word of appreciation and gratitude for all. His ability to relate and mix with the old and the young made him an affable member of the

community. He loved all and hated none.

His regular and supportive presence at all community activities will be greatly missed. Jesuits and others who knew him will miss his serene smile and warm personality.

Compiler: Pratap Naik SJ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mr. Santhosh V. Gonsalves and Mrs. A farewell Programme for three Avita Maria Dsouza of Milagres teachers Rev. Fr. Maxy Dsouza M, High School, Hampankatta, Mangalore was arranged by Milagres High school Correspondent , Staff and Students on 6th June 2022 at 10:30 am in P.U.C auditorium on the eve of their transfer and in appreciation of their services.

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The correspondent of Milagres educational Institution Rev. Fr. Bonaventure Nazareth presided over the programme, felicitated the three teachers and wished them.

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Report of Impetus 2022 The Research and Innovation cell in association with Entrepreneurship and Consultancy cell, St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru

thanks. Teaching , Nonteaching staff and High School students were present.

-Sambram Digital.

had conducted a two-day symposium and startup expo "IMPETUS -2022" on June 2-3, 2022.

Dr Prasanna Belur D., Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Surathkal, Mangaluru was the Chief Guest of the inaugural function of the symposium. Dr Prasanna while giving the keynote

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importance of innovation, Intellectual Property rights and patenting for startups and entrepreneurship ideas. Along with these ideas he also motivated the students and faculty by discussing about the various innovative product and patent research that

of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal.

An exhibition "Starup Expo" was conducted showcasing various innovative products of the students from various backgrounds.

A Panel discussion on entrepreneurship and startups was held after the inaugural session. Dr

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Anantapadmanabha Achar, CEO AIC Competitions were conducted on NITTE, Ms Sulaj Kini, Bell Paints the second day June 3, 2022, to Mangaluru, Mr Sunil Stephen, nurture the entrepreneurship skills Venture Capitalist were the of the students. Innovation for panelists. Dr Achar Stressed upon Growth - Various Startup ideas, and various incubation centres like Atal Innovation for growth - various tinkering facilities that have been ideas to overcome existing set up in the nation which cater to problems in the society were the the needs of young entrepreneurs. two heads under which several Ms Sulaj Kini had spoken about students had competed. Prizes were startups and women distributed to the best ideas, and entrepreneurship. Mr Sunil Stephen they will be funded by the college had spoken about the challenges for developing the products. faced during a startup venture.

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Tribute to a Noble Lady Savitri Babulkar-Udyavar -Ivan Saldanha-Shet.

Noble Konkani lady of old Mangaluru roots made a mark in different circles and cultures in many parts of India and the US and is indeed a greatly admired, loved and respected person who has contributed much to society living in the Metro of Mumbai in the last few years. Savitri Ramesh

Babulkar nee' Udyavar (19362022) sadly left for her heavenly aboard after a brief illness in Mumbai on the afternoon of June 5, 2022 aged 86 years. The last rites took place the same evening at Santacruz West, Mumbai, with many near and dear present saying

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farewell Shanthi......

Shanthi

Shanthi

Born in 1936, Savitri Udyavar is the daughter of U Bhaskar Rao (Sub Editor of Times of IndiaTOI, Bombay), her husband Colonel Ramesh Babulkar an impressive Army man, retired and worked in a civilian organisation and they moved to Mumbai, he passed away in 2010. Going back to Savitri ji's younger days, she pursued her degree from St Agnes College, Mangalore in 1958; Masters from St

Xavier’s College, Bombay in 1960; and B.Ed from St Theresa’s College, Bombay in 1978. As a service officer's wife , she moved to many Defence stations; She thus was much loved teacher in Mount Carmel Convent, Jorhat (Assam) and Mount Carmel Convent, Ahmedabad. It must be highlighted, she was the first principal of Ganapati Junior College in Mangalore. In Mumbai, she has taught in Lawrence School, Santacruz; Arya Vidya Mandir, Santacruz, SVT College (the

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Santacruz branch of SNDT). She has written for Woman’s Era, Femina, WE, Eve’s Weekly, Mid-day and ‘middles’ for TOI (on humaninterest topics). Her other interests include dramatics, public-speaking, light music - Indian and Western, yoga, mudras and many more. Savitri ji's husband Late Col. Ramesh Babulkar, was her beacon; her son Vikram and daughter Vinita all very dear to her, along with their spouses and children, her large

family circle have been staunch pillars and companions to her in all her life.

'VEEZ' Konkani Weekly readers will recall her very enjoyable and sentimental book "Childhood Daze" about which an article appeared a long time ago. There was a big demand for the book. She has written books and profusely in the media too and is recognised widely. In the last one year or so she has been a regular reader of VEEZ and appreciated the efforts of publishing in 4 scripts until May

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2022, she regularly read VEEZ Weekly, after she was diagnosed with Cancer it was a deeply sad matter. Now her signature book has been translated into Kannada as well and made available recently - 'Balyakaala Mayajala' ( see VEEZ Weekly English last week of March 2022 issue), the book is beautifully translated by Ms. Shyamala Madhav of Mumbai, a close associate of Author Savitri Babulkar. Unfortunately, she has left us before 'Childhood Daze' goes into a second print. It is well nigh the time and it is very fitting that Savitri ji's goodness is recalled, renewed and appreciated.

part of life, believe that we are born to die, born to die a little each day, to die so that we may live more fully. Believe that every time we pass from one stage of life to another, something in us dies.

Something new is born. Believe that each day we are creating our own death by the way we live. Death is not extinguishing the light. It is putting out the lamp because the dawn, the big sun, and permanent bright light has come for eternity. It is right to say - May the Good Gods receive her dear soul and present it to the Most High GOD. May the Almighty give the family the near and dear, greater consolation and solace. Savitr Babulkar of dear memory and affection has earned Death is the other face of life, a an unforgettable place in the hearts continuation of life, in eternal life. It of those who live in admiration and could well be 'Dim lights to gratitude of her great spirit, brightest lights' very naturally. character, and memory "Death is NOT the last sleep, It is the eternally.

Om Shanthi Shanthi final awakening". Death, believe it is Shanthi....

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Mangaluru: ‘Magadi Acres’ authored by Maxwell Pereira IPS launched

Media Release Martis SJ, the author of the book

Mangaluru, Jun 7: St Aloysius Alumni Association along with Christian Planters Guild (CPG) hosted the book launch ceremony of ‘Magadi Acres – A Story of Coffee’ by Maxwell Pereira IPS at Sanidhya Hall in St Aloysius College (Autonomous) on Monday June 6.

The president of St Aloysius College Alumni Association (SACAA), Stephen Pinto welcomed the rector of St Aloysius Institutions and Patron of SACAA Fr Melwin Pinto SJ, the principal of St Aloysius College and the director of SACAA Dr Praveen

‘Magadi Acres – A Story of Coffee’, Maxwell Pereira IPS, the president of CPG Marjorie Texeira, premier epic writer and an author Giselle Mehta, a well known genealogist Dr Michael Lobo, members of Christian Planters Guild, all SACAA members and the students.

Marjorie Texeira introduced Pereira and opined that the influence of lush green surroundings of Sakleshpur, Coffee and Aroma stimulated Pereira to author the book. She explained

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that the academic story of Pereira began in St Aloysius School and continued through St Aloysius PU College. Fr Melvin Pinto SJ formally released the book. Dr Michael Lobo spoke about literary aspects of Pereira by providing details of his 54 Veez Illustrated Weekly

multitalented personality and how coffee around the world, how best well he writes about different was the title of the book than any subjects. Ratna Pinto compered the other, influence of his parents, his entire ceremony very well. good old college days, his love for Giselle Mehta led Pereira into animals and nature, his thoughts on conversation which helped the preserving and protecting the nature. audiences to understand the Having read the book Mehta said that background of the Author well. She the ‘Magadi Acres’ is called the asked different types of questions creative non-fiction which has rapid that unfolded the author’s deep love flow and strong pace. for coffee, his extensive research on -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mangaluru: Shaping students' future at Milagres Central School – Admissions open Media Release

Mangaluru, Jun 6: Milagres School was founded by Bishop Bernadine of St Agnes, OCD Pro Vicar Apostolic (1848-1853) in the year 1848 and was entrusted to the care of John Edward Fitzerald, an Irishman and Monsieur Dupret, a Frenchman.

Considering the need of having an

English Medium school for boys in the city, the then headmaster Fr Charles Aranha applied for permission to open English Medium parallel sections and was granted permission to open Grade 1 on 29.06.1965.

Subsequently permission to open sections for Grades II to VI was granted (08.07.1965). In the following year permission was accorded to open Grade VII (20.09.1966). On 19.05.2017, the school became affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (affiliation code 830757). From the academic year 2017-18, the institution has been following the CBSE curriculum. The school functions under the Catholic

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Board of Education, under the local management of Milagres Church.

The year 2022, was a turning point for this institution as the CBSE, New Delhi, approved to name the school Milagres Central School.

Academic Results In the year 2019-20, the first batch of 31 students appeared for grade X examination conducted by CBSE board. All 31 students passed with 100 percent results.

Toppers, Batch of ‘20 (L to R): Wren John Pereira, Larren Raj Karkada and Ashil A Shetty In the Academic year 2020-21, a total of 37 students appeared for the examinations and secured 100 percent results for the second consecutive year.

Toppers, Batch of ‘21 (L to R): Keerthan and Shreyas Damle

The results of the third batch of Grade X with a total of 44 students are awaited.

Milagres Central School caters to educate students from Montessori to Grade X. From the academic session 2022-23, Milagres Central School has launched a child care facility as an aid to the working parents. In addition to the existing activities, the school intends to incorporate extra-

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Mission and Vision VISION The staff

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and instil patriotic values.

• To meet the expectations of the parents/ stakeholders through MISSION • To instil awareness of prevailing environmental concerns among the • To promote value-oriented students upbringing of the child, • To instil patriotic values ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Vamanjoor Church Hall at 2:15 PM. ICYM, Mangalore Diocese to

celebrate platinum jubilee on June 12

Mangaluru, Jun 7: ICYM, Mangalore Diocese, the largest premier Catholic Youth Movement will celebrate its Platinum Jubilee on June 12 at

Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore Diocese, Fr Ashwin Lohith Cardoza, director, Jaison Lawrence Crasta, president, Blairil Vishma D'Cunha, general secretary, and Dexco of the year 2021-2022 will grace the ICYM Mangalore Diocese's

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75th year of existence. The occasion will be marked by a grand celebration comprising of felicitation, cultural programmes by the youth and other interesting events.

About ICYM: ICYM is the largest Premier Catholic Youth Movement. The Patron of ICYM is St Gonsalo Garcia. He is a model for the youth to live life youthfully with enthusiasm. ICYM has always served,

involved and responded creatively by journeying with the youth. It has been helping youngsters to be effective leaders and to serve through various responsible positions. The motto of ICYM is "To Lead, to Serve, to Shine".

It means that there is a lot to be done and a whole community to be won. Its primary aim is to motivate and form the youth to be active members of the society. Over the years several Bishops of Mangalore diocese have supported this cause. For the smooth functioning, a group of selected members called DEXCO- Diocesan executive committee spearheaded by Director, oversee the functioning, planning and execution of the activities for the youth. ICYM Mangalore diocese functions under the banner of the Central council. It consists of 12 deaneries and 110 parishes(affiliated). Instituted in the year 1947 in the Bejai parish, it has been a premier youth organization of the Mangalore diocese. Furthermore, ICYM has aided to promote values that build a humane person. There are over 4000 youth in Mangalore diocese who energise ICYM. In the past few years numerable activities along with some major events were conducted and also informative

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sessions were held. In addition to that, ICYM has also helped those most in need.

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humour literature in Konkani CGS Taccode and offered rich tributes to him at a condolence meet held under

Doha Mangalureans offer tributes to CGS Taccode

-Clement Fernandes, Qatar Pics: Jerald Dsouza, Qatar

Doha, Jun 7: Konkani speaking people working and residing in Qatar condoled the death off renowned Konkani litterateur, poet and King of

the aegis of Mangalore Cultural Association (MCA), Doha Qatar at Indian Culural Centre (ICC) here recently.

CGS Taccode (71) had passed away, after a battling cancer for a prolonged

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period, on Saturday May 28 at Mangaluru. Born in Taccode, Cyril G Sequeira (CGS) did his earlier

education in Taccode, Moodbidri and Bengaluru. CGS who started to write in Konkani at the tender age of 12,

went to contribute in a massive way to Konkani literature in the last 6 decades. Though he wrote novels,

stories, poems, plays, he would forever be remembered as the King of humour in Konkani. No one before him and no one in near future would be able to surpass CGS’ contribution to humour literature in Konkani.

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CGS had a close and emotional bond with Qatar where in first came in the early 80s in search of greener pastures and then again spent over a decade before retiring and leaving Qatar for good in 2009. He was one of the founder members of MCA Qatar and was one of the most loved residents here due to his simple yet

witty talks and contribution to the Konkani speaking community. Even after leaving, he did visit Qatar many a times to compere various musical and cultural programmes and finally to receive the prestigious “MCA Kalakar Puraskar” back in 2017. Most of the long-time residents of Qatar do remember their association with CGS and are plunged in sorrow ever since his death.

The condolence meet organized by MCA Qatar began with a introductory note by the compere of the evening Clement Fernandes Taccode. Fr Anand Castelino, the spiritual director of Qatar Konkani-speaking Community led the prayers.

Renowned entrepreneur, philanthropist and long-time associate of CGS Taccode Felix Lobo shared his thoughts on his association with CGS that lasted for almost 40 years. Vivian D’Souza, a long-time Doha resident and a friend of CGS for over 50 years was equally emotional as he recollected his friendship with CGS that started back in Mangalore, continued during their stay in Qatar and remained intact even after CGS left Qatar for good.

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family friend, in her emotional CGS Hema Fernandes, Reena address opened up about her Castelino, Gladson Almeida and memories with CGS since her Aloysius D’Souza shared their childhood and specially with her memories and offered tributes to one illustrious father, the legend, Konkan of Konkani’s best ever sons CGS Kogull Wilfy Rebimbus.

MCC Taccode. president Naveen D’Souza, MCA past The entire evening was meaningfully president Harry Lobo, long-time compered by Clement Fernandes.

Doha resident and a close friend of ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In celebration of World Music Day Eshan Fernandes is a student of Materials Engineering at the

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and communication.

Taking Konkani to international heights is another goal that he wants to pursue, and towards that, he is researching the Konkani language, Konkani arts, history, culture, and traditions.

around the world in 12 songs and languages, including Armenian, Bambara, Kazakh, and Cape Verdean Kriolu: all sung by Eshan.

The eminent artist Wilson Souza will paint along with the music, illustrating soundscapes and portraying the emotions and imagery carried within it.

Accompanied by the guitar maestro Alwyn Fernandes, TRANSCENDING BOUNDARIES will be an opportunity The event will take place at to be exposed to the sounds of music Kalaangann, at 6:30pm on the 21st of from various cultures and nations June 2022.

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Book on Bishop AP to be released soon

Press Release Bishop Aloysius Paul D’Souza,

popularly known as Bishop A P is also regarded as the ‘People’s Bishop’. He was the Bishop of the Undivided Bishop of Mangalore (including the Civic districts of Kasaragod, Mangalore and Udupi) for 22 years (1996- 2018). He will be celebrating his 82nd Birthday on 21.06.2022. To commemorate this occasion a collection of articles titled, ‘Witness to

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Compassionate Love ‘ will be released on that day; the work is edited by Stephen Quadros Permude.

Aloysius Paul D'Souza was born on 21 June 1941 at Hekkotu, a neighbourhood in the Agrar suburb of Bantwal, Dakshina Kannada. He was the sixth of seven children to Mathias and Isabella D'Souza. One of his brothers Rev. Fr Charles D'Souza is a pastor in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi, and one of his sisters Sr Janis A.C., is a nun in Chandigarh. He completed his primary education at Agrar and did his pre-university studies at the S. V. S. High School in Bantwal. In 1958, the same year of joining the high school, he joined the St Joseph's Inter– diocesan Seminary to study for the priesthood.

Bishop D'Souza was ordained as a priest on 3 December 1966, and served as Assistant Priest of the Holy Cross Church, Cordel until 1970.

During this time, he graduated from Karnataka University. Impressed by his competence and his creativeness and knowledge of Roman Catholic theology, the then Bishop of Mangalore Basil Salvadore D'Souza appointed Aloysius Paul D'Souza as

his Secretary. In 1971, the Diocesan authorities sent him to Rome to do a doctorate in Canon Law, where he specialised in Christian Marriage Law. Upon completing his doctorate, he was subsequently appointed as an Advocate of Roman Rota—the supreme tribunal of Catholic Church, thereby becoming the first Indian priest to achieve this distinction. Fr Aloysius D'Souza is one of only two Indians to qualify as an Advocate of Roman Rota, in which capacity he was Judicial Vicar of the Mangalore Tribunal from 1984.

D'Souza returned to Mangalore in 1976 and was appointed the chancellor of the Mangalore Diocese in 1977. During this time, he was in charge of vocations and founded Gladsom Home, a minor seminary in Bolar. He simultaneously held the posts of the Vicar of the Cascia parish from 1988 as well as that of the Director of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women from 1985. In 1995, he became the first Diocesan priest to be appointed as the Rector of St. Joseph's Seminary in Jeppu.

On 11 January 1996, the Holy See under Pope John Paul II appointed Fr Aloysius D'Souza as Auxiliary Bishop

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of the Mangalore Diocese and Titular Bishop of Dura. Upon Bishop Basil Salvadore D'Souza's sudden death in 1996, he was appointed as the administrator of Mangalore and on 27 December, he was formally installed as Bishop of Mangalore.

D'Souza also spearheaded the opening of many other colleges, High schools, and Primary schools. He worked very hard to build strong and healthy social order based on compassion and forgiveness. ‘By the Compassionate Love of Jesus Christ’ was his Episcopal Motto.

After becoming Bishop, Aloysius Paul D'Souza finalised the construction After his retirement he is staying at work of the Diocesan Pastoral Centre. the St Joseph’s Inter-Diocesan He strengthened the Canara Seminary Mangalore.

Organization for Development and Peace (CODP) Institution and was instrumental in the establishment of Father Muller Medical College, inaugurating its opening in 1999. He was also instrumental in founding the St Joseph Engineering College. He served as the Chairman of Family Life Commission of the CBCI (Catholic Stephen Quadros: 9480761017 Bishops Council of India). Bishop --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Talk on Women's safety and Welfare

On Tuesday 6th June 2022, Human Rights Cell of St.Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru organised a talk on women's safety and welfare.

Mr. Maxwell Pereira, Former Joint Police Commissioner, Delhi

proceeded over the programme as the chief guest of the day.

He was accompanied by the college Principal Sr Dr Venissa A.C., Alumna of St Agnes College Mrs Marjory Texeira and Coordinator of the session Ms Harsha from

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how women are leading in IAS exams "Don't take anyone as an inspiration, you be the inspiration to the other. Have some goal and try to achieve it on your own and lead your own life” He stressed on how individuals must have knowledge on traffic rules as it is the first step towards safety. Educating on women's safety measures and Certain concerns on women's safety, gender sensitization and police services.

He also encouraged the students to crack the UPSC exams and be the Department of Economics. part of growing India.

The enthusiastic crowd and guests "If you want to change the society were welcomed by the student Vice then it must start from you" quoted President of Arts Ms Jessica Maxwell D'Souza. On this occasion, Mr The programme concluded with vote Maxwell spoke about Women's of thanks proposed by Haleema Ruhi safety and welfare, he spoke about of III Bcom.

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Seventh Day Novena of St Anthony:Seventh Day Novena preceding the Feast of St.Anthony was held at at St Anthony Ashram - Jeppu Theme for the Day "For All Inmates of the Ashram" The Novena Mass was held at Milagres Church at 6:00 p.m. Rev. Fr.

Steven Lobo - Infant Jesus Church, Bikarnakatte celebrated the mass.

Rev Fr. J B Crasta and Rev Fr Larry Pinto con-celebrated the mass.

Special prayers were offered for all the inmates and their well being.

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Members of Valencia church sang

and joined in Thanksgiving.

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Morning novena was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. in the Ashram. Lunch -Sambram Digitals was served to all devotees.

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Inauguration of the Online Certificate Course "E-Konkani Bhaas & Culture"

The official inauguration of the III

Batch of online Certificate Course “E-konkani Bhaas & Culture” was held on 4th June 2022 through zoom platform. Dr Alwyn D'Sa, Controller of Examinations, SAC and Dr Austin Prabhu, USA, Editor,VEEZ Konkani Weekly, officially inaugurated the Course. This course is organised

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Scheme of UGC. 20 participants globally involved in this course.

Mrs Flora Castelino, Co-ordinator of the Course welcomed the gathering and proposed the vote of thanks with M.C. Narration.

About the Course This Certificate Course is exclusively designed for ONLINE classes for a duration of 50 hours. Online classes will be conducted every Friday from 6 pm to 8 pm. This course will be conducted using 3 scripts i.e., Kanadi, Nagari and Romi and option is given to the students to choose any one of the scripts for answering the online test at the end of the course.

under the STRIDE (Scheme for Transdisciplinary Research for India's Developing Economy)

Eminent resource persons from Goa, Mangaluru, Bengaluru & UAE will be facilitating the classes on WEB. The Course Content has been designed for beginners as well as passionate promoters of Konkani Language and Culture.

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Residential Workshop on Psychotherapeutical Techniques

The Post Graduate Department of Psychology and Clinical Psychology of St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, has organized a 5-day residential workshop at Matha Kripa Kaikamba.

The workshop is designed for the second-year students pursuing their MSc in Psychology and Clinical Psychology and is conducted by Mr. S.M.P Staney, the CEO and head of resources at Atmara, a center based

in Chennai which focuses on counselling, psychotherapy and life skill training. The programme was initiated by Ms. Sheryl, a secondyear student of Psychology, by reciting a prayer invoking the blessings of the almighty for the workshop.

Ms. Sharon, a second-year student of Clinical Psychology served as the MC for the day and the welcome speech was given by Ms Srikruthika, a second-year student of Psychology. Following this, Dr V. Premanand, HOD and Associate Professor, Department of Psychology at St Agnes, introduced the resource person, Mr. Staney,

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and also elaborated on what the upcoming days of the workshop would entail. Following this, Mr. Staney proceeded with the day’s session by engaging the students in activities aimed at ice breaking and officially began the 5-day workshop.

Following this, the day’s session started with the students receiving an orientation about building rapport and getting an orientation about the various types of proves which are generally used during therapy.

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On the occasion of world environment day the students and staff from the centre for environmental concern of St Aloysius College Autonomous Mangaluru participated in the plantation drive organized by National Environmental Care Federation, Mangaluru on 5th of June at Moodbidri. The plantation was a part of the Western Ghats

restoration program that aims to bring back the green cover that provides oxygen, food and shelter to humans and various animals that live in the Western Ghats. A total of 400 saplings of fruit bearing trees that are native to the Western Ghats such as jackfruit, water apple, mango, jamun, kokam, tamarind etc were planted. A total of 52 students from the centre for Environmental Concern, St Aloysius College participated in this event. The students were guided by the

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students regarding the importance of trees to humans and animals and encouraged the students to attend such plantation drives in the future as well. The team of students were led by Mr Glavin Thomas Rodrigues ( Asst. Prof. and Chief Co-Ordinator CEC), Ms Gopika Suvarna ( CoOrdinator CSC ), Ms Premalatha Volunteers of NECF and the forest Shetty ( Asst. Prof. ), Ms Prafulla ( officials. Mr Shashidhar Shetty the Asst. Prof.) and Mr Chethan S Kotian President of NECF oriented the ( Lecturer ) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------ATHENA COLLEGE OF NURSING MANGALORE

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The Department of Political Science, St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru organized an Interactive session by Mr Jayaprakash Rao, Former Regional PRO, DRDO Ministry of Defence, Zonal Chairman, Public Relations Council of India on the topic ‘Development of Science and Technology in Indian Defence-Career Opportunities’ on 8 June 2022.

Sr Dr M. Venissa A.C., Principal presided over the programme. Mr Rao began his talk by giving the audience a glimpse about Dr Kalam and his early life as a student. He spoke about Dr Kalam’s vision for young India, the origin of ISRO, the achievement of ISRO and about various opportunities in the Indian

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Defence sector. Rao also shared exclusive footage of the making of Chandrayan 2 and the launch along with footage of various missions conducted by ISRO. Rao began his talk by giving the audience a glimpse about Dr Kalam and importance of National unity.

He spoke about Dr Kalam’s vision for young India, the origin of ISRO, the achievement of ISRO and about various opportunities in the Indian Defence sector. Rao also shared exclusive footage of the making of Chandrayan 2 and the launch along with footage of various missions conducted by ISRO. He encouraged the students to take interest to enter into defence and research sector. As an interactive session he answered to the queries of students. His talk created positive vibes among the audience.

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programme. Mrs Gayathri B.K Assistant Professor Department of Political Science welcomed the gathering and introduced the guest.

Glean of II B.A. proposed the vote of

thanks.

Students of various streams, Cadets of NCC Army and Air wing, Staffs of various Departments witnessed the programme.

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National level intercollegiate fest ‘Analyst-2022’ held at Saint Aloysius College

The inauguration of ‘ANALYST2K22’, one-day national level intercollegiate fest was held on June 8, 2022, in LF Rasqinha Audotorium, which was organized by the Department of Postgraduate

Studies and Research in Chemistry of St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru. About 400 participants from 21 undergraduate and 15 post

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graduate colleges took part in the fest.

Deputy General Manager and Regional Head Union Bank of India, Mangalore Region, Mr. Mahesha J. was the Chief Guest, Principal Rev. Dr. Praveen Martis SJ presided over the programme. Dr. Ronald

Nazareth, the Head Department of Postgraduate studies and Research in Chemistry welcomed the gathering and introduced the chief guest. Dr Richard Gonsalves, Director of LCRI Block, Dr. Akshatha R. Salian, convener of the programme, the Student Co-

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ordinators were also present on the dias.

The fest was inaugurated by the chief guest Mr. Mahesha J. with the unveiling of newly designed ANALYST Logo. In the inaugural address, he focused on the ample opportunities for chemistry

students not only in industries but also being as an entrepreneur. By giving a real example of a successful entrepreneur who had just passed SSLC, he said if such people can start some chemical industries and be successful with dedication and hard work, surely the students with sound of chemistry can do wonders by applying the ideas and creativity

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which already they possess The programme was presided over

by Rev. Dr. Praveen Martis SJ, the principal St. Aloysius College (Autonomous). He addressed the gathering by saying that contribution of Mr. Mahesha J. in setting up of advanced instrumentation center in the college was immense. He motivated the students with his insights on history of chemistry and opportunities for chemists in the present era to think and do in a unique way for the betterment of humankind. Also, he complimented

the department of chemistry for the initiatives and creative execution of various events in the college.

Meritorious students of the department of chemistry were honored during the programme.

Ms. Yuktha, department of PG chemistry compered the programme. Ms. Apeksha Rai, assistant student coordinator proposed the vote of thanks.

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Be Earth-Wise

The Department of Secretarial Practice, St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru inaugurated the environment friendly project ‘Be Earth-Wise’ with the tagline ‘Let’s do our bit for the Planet’ on 7 June 2022 at 9.15 a.m. in A4, Avila Block. Mr. Jayaprakash, an Environmentalist from Mangalore, was the resource person.

Addressing the students, the Principal Sr Dr Venissa A.C.,

appreciated the department for taking up the eco friendly activity on the campus. She highlighted the importance of protecting the environment for the benefit of all.

Further, she said that this is one such project where she would want the participants to be the leaders in bringing awareness and changes in the campus as well as in various schools and colleges of Mangalore City.

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make it more eco-friendly when it is discarded. Every student prepared a seed pen which were collected at the end and were categorized as the best, marginal and poor by Mr. Jayaprakash. The students who prepared the best were chosen for continuing the project.

Mr. Jayaprakash, the resource person, in his address informed the participants about how he fulfills his responsibilities towards saving the planet earth by avoiding the plastic usage in his daily life. He said that from the past 25 years he has used only cloth bags for shopping, a small container inside the cloth bag to buy non-vegetarian items. He wears eco-friendly materials as his clothing with shirt buttons made up of coconut shells. He said that he uses the throw away plastic bottles to fill the plastic waste and utilizes the same as bricks etc. He shared with the students thirty easy ways in which a person can do his best to nurture the nature.

The program began with a prayer lead by Ms. Sharlin and group, Mrs. Shanthi Nazareth, Dean of Humanities welcomed, Ms. Jessica D’souza proposed the vote of thanks, Mrs. Pooja Shetty, Faculty of the Department concluded the session by giving feedback and with a note of gratitude, Ms. Afrah Aysha compeered the program. Sixty students of the department from first, second and third year benefitted from this programme.

The department intends to continue this project with the help of students as its small contribution in bringing awareness and change.

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Seminar on "Mental Health Matters"

The Department of Political Science and the Center for Extension Services at St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangaluru organised the seminar titled, "Mental Health Matters".

Dr. Srinivas Bhat U, Department of Psychiatry, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Derlakatte, Mangaluru

laid down the context to the students that makes the knowledge of mental health and its enjoyment a necessity for the students and the youngsters in general.

The ecosystem at present offers us with comforts and choices. There are times when learning from life becomes so less that he explained

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through an illustrated through a case that involved hasty decisions and high emotions. He pointed out that most persons manage with life wherein 8 to 10 out of 100 have problems of management. He explained the challenges and issues faced by adolescents and the youngsters above the age of 19 by simplifying the German American developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst Erik Homburger Erikson’s theory on identity. Dr. Bhat said that mental illnesses are largely to do with genes or acquired through heredity. These get triggered when such people undergo massive stress like loss of a loved one, love failure, job failure etc and further aggravates when substance abuse is involved.

The second major theme that Dr Bhat addressed in terms of mental health involved relationship,

friendship, love, affairs, and marriage by giving three illustrations to the effect. Through these interesting examples, he emphasised that a person needs to focus on being self-independent and in a position to perform actions with responsibility before committing to a relationship; friendship and love related affairs including marriage will have to wait!

Here he laid stress on the involvement of substance abuse and how it alters one’s perception on relationships and job and thus impairs once decision-making.

Hence, the need to approach counsellors who enable you to put “your inside out” with confidentiality. He assured that counsellors merely allow you to pour out in such a manner that you find your own solutions. In short, talking out helps you to think!

Thoughts of depression and suicide can invade any mind, but how its addressed makes a difference.

There is a need to improve one’s lifestyle that relates to patterns of sleeping and eating. There is a greater need to be in harmony with inner self.

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Many of the above points were convenor introduced Dr. Srinivas reiterated and simplified during the Bhat U and welcomed the Q&A session on exam pressure, gathering. Rev Dr Praveen Martis breaking down exam stress to SJ., in his presidential message said parents, stigma on medication for that the College provided an psychological problems, inbreeding ecosystem to seek help for one’s and mental illness, questions of ego, problems at the student level and deviant behaviour in childhood, and for others too. The session was cothe role religiosity and spirituality convened by Ms. Jennifer Ida plays in grooming values that Mascarenhas, the Dean of Extension enhance mental health and a Services. The webinar was attended healthy society. by 120 students from various Dr. Rose Veera D’Souza, HOD Dept. disciplinary backgrounds. of Political Science and the co------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ICYM Mangalore Diocese to celebrate

75th Year of Existence on June 12

The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM), Central Council, Diocese of Mangalore is all set to celebrate its Platinum Jubilee at Vamanjoor church hall, on June 12, 2022.

The ICYM is regarded as the largest Premier Catholic Youth Movement.

The patron of ICYM is St Gonsalo Garcia, who is considered the model for youth to lice youthfully with enthusiasm. ICYM has relentlessly served, involved and responded creatively by journeying with the youth. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore diocese, Fr Ashwin Lohith Cardoza, Director, Jaison Lawrence Crasta, President, Blairil Vishma D'Cunha, General Secretary and Dexco of the year

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2021-2022 will grace the ICYM Mangalore Diocese's 75th year of existence. The occasion will be marked by a grand celebration consisting of felicitation, cultural programmes by the youth and other interesting events.

patients, he said.

“The youth are filled with immense zeal and passion with the objective of serving the society. They have purposefully helped in serving the society. They are tirelessly working towards helping society to become a better place,” he added.

The prime aim of ICYM is ‘To Lead, To Serve, To Shine’. Speaking in the press meet, Fr Ashwin Lohith A total of 124 churches in Cardoza, Director, ICYM Mangalore Mangalore Diocese are expected to diocese, spoke of the exemplary take part in the event. initiatives undertaken by the youth.

They have diligently served the Jaison Lawrence Crasta, the public during the trying times of the President ICYM Mangalore diocese, pandemic by donating essential Elsita Cardoza, PRO, ICYM items, voluntarily taking part in the Mangalore diocese and Executive blood donation camps and even Committee member Pradeep thoughtfully contributing towards Rosario were present at the press donating hair for the cancer meet.

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First Day Triduum preceding the Feast of St.Anthony was held at at St Anthony

Ashram - Jeppu on 10th June 2022.

Theme for the Day "Caring for the sick in the family is a step towards sainthood"

The Novena Mass was held at Milagres Church at 6:00 p.m. Rev. Fr. Maxim D'souza - St.Joseph's Church,Jeppu celebrated the mass.

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Rev Fr. J B Crasta,Rev.Fr Rupesh Tauro and Rev Fr Larry Pinto concelebrated the mass.

Special prayers were offered for all those who are sick.

Members of Padre Pio Chior,St Anne's Friary sang and joined in Thanksgiving.

Morning novena was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. in the Ashram. Lunch was served to all devotees.

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‘Object Oriented Principles with

Java Programming’

Engineering, Canara Engineering College, Mangaluru, and the P.G. Co-ordinator Sr Dr Vinora A.C. The workshop was organized by the Post Graduate Department of Big Data Analytics for the I and II year students of the department.

A two day workshop on ‘Object Oriented Principles with Java Programming’ was inaugurated on 10 June 2022 at St Agnes College(Autonomous), Mangaluru.

The dignitaries at the inaugural included Sr Dr M. Venissa A.C., Principal of St Agnes College, the resource person and chief guest Dr Demian Antony D’Mello, Professor and Dean - Academics, Department of Computer Science and

The Head of the Department, Mrs JonitaRasquinha welcomed the gathering and highlighted the objective of the workshop. She emphasized the need to enrich programming skills and that the workshop would enable students to practice Object Oriented concepts through hands-on experience. The Principal in her address highlighted the need for students to be equipped with programming

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expertise in different programming languages.

mentioned the need to follow best practices in programming and that the workshop would help students At the inaugural, Dr Demian D’Mello work towards skills expected in highlighted the need for and Industry. Dr D’Mello gave a glimpse importance of Academic, Technical of the workshop and mentioned and Employability skills.

He that it included extensive emphasized that all three balance a programming exercises combined steady growth, for handling with introduction to online tools diversepositions in industry. He also supported in Java language.

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Post Centenary Silver Jubilee of SACI

The celebration of St Anthony’s Annual Feast of St Anthony’s Ashram- Jeppu commenced on May 31st, 2022, and would conclude on June 13th, 2022.

The celebrations began on May 31st at 10:30 a.m. with Novena followed by Eucharistic Celebration

at the Ashram. Mass is celebrated twice during the Novena days at 11:30 a.m. in the Ashram and 6:00 p.m. at the Church of our Lady of Milagres. Priests of our Deanery celebrate the Mass and lead the laity in the Novena.

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mass will be at 6.00 p.m. at Milagres Church. Bishop of Mangalore Most Rev. Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha will celebrate the Solemn Mass. The Inauguration of the Post Centenary Silver Jubilee celebration of SACI would be held.

We extend a cordial welcome to all devotees.

May St. Anthony bless each of us in all endeavours.

The festive Mass in honour of St Anthony will be celebrated on 13th June 2022. On 13th there will be four masses, Konkani Mass at 8.15 a.m. at Milagres Church and at 11.00 Director, Asst. Director a.m. at St Antony Ashram, Jeppu, at St Anthony’s Charity Institutes 4.00 p.m. Malayalam mass at (Sambram Digital News) Milagres Church and solemn festive ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TWELFTH GRADUATION CEREMONY

The TWELFTH GRADUATION CEREMONY of St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru was held on Saturday, 11th June 2022 at 2.30 pm in Loyola Hall, St. Aloysius PU College Campus, and Mangaluru.

It was a time of celebration where students were lauded for the efforts they put in to obtain their degrees.

80 Rank holders and 6 special prize winners were awarded. 1032 UG, 475 PG and 1 Post graduation Diploma holder, total of 1594

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graduates received their degree certificates.

Institutions pledge.

Rev. Fr Dionysius Vaz, SJ, President, Mangalore Jesuit Educational Society (MJES) and Provincial, Karnataka Jesuit Province declared the Twelfth Graduation Ceremony open. Rev. Fr Melwin Joseph Pinto, SJ, Rector, St Aloysius

Professor P. Subrahmanya Yadapadithaya ,Vice chancellor of Mangalore University was the chief guest for the graduation day ceremony.

Quoting Swami Vivekananda, Professor Yadapadithaya in his graduation

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led

the

graduates

address said “Education is the manifestation of the perfection already in a man and that unleashes potential of every person.” NEP 2020 basically provides outcome based education. He also spoke that in India there isn’t lack of employability but the focus should be more on being entrepreneurs,

the job creators rather than job seekers. NEP focuses on outcome based education that points out student learning experience, student learning feedback and student learning outcome limited not only to the four walls but beyond it.

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should read what nobody is reading, think what nobody is thinking and do what nobody is doing.

Rector Fr Melwin Joseph Pinto SJ said that graduation is a concept.

You are going to graduate everyday in your life until the last breath. We have to improve everyday and everyday is a graduation day. Only when we have that perception we can make a difference in this world.

Success is not measured with how lucrative a job is but how much one contributes to the society. To show nationalism we shouldn’t hate another country. There should always be love in our heart. He wishes that one day students to come back with their success stories to the institution.

Dr. Dionysius Vaz in his presidential address highlighted that everyone holds a fortune in his own hand. We are the sculptures of our future and the skill to mould it should be cultivated. Addressing the students, he told that as students they must promote unity and social fabric of our country. Inorder to stand out we

Members of the Governing Body, Academic Council, Directors, Deans, Staff and the SACAA members were present. Principal, Rev. Dr. Praveen Martis SJ, welcomed the gathering; Registrar, Dr. Alwyn D’Sa read the list of Rank holders and special awardees Dr Santhosh G Goveas, Convener of the Twelfth Graduation Day programme proposed the vote of thanks; Mr. Manoj Fernandes,

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