The foundation stone for Mother Mary Aloysia A C centenary memorial block at St Agnes College campus was laid by Mangaluru bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza on Wednesday, August 15.
“Today is an auspicious day as we are celebrating the 72nd Independence Day and every individual should enjoy the freedom and feel proud of our nation. To run an institution for 100 years is not an easy task. St Agnes College principal Sr Jeswina A C has ventured into a mega project of constructing centenary memorial block. The good we have done for the society will always come to our rescue. We need to have faith in people who will support in one or the other way,” the bishop said. “St Agnes for the last 100 years has trained many students who have excelled in their career because of the value based education taught here. St Agnes has excelled in not only imparting education but also shaping students and transforming them into good citizens and leaders of the society. Education imparted should have values such as creative, intellectual, academically competent, technically upright, physically fit and socially committed,” he added.
“It is my privilege to take part in this programme. We should not forget the contribution made by the Christian missionaries. They are the reason behind the revolution of education in the region. This institution started with 24 students and now has reached the capacity of 4000 students. Sr Jeswina A C has nurtured the students and she is called as the iron lady of this institution,” said Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister U T Khader. MP Nalin Kumar Kateel assured to give Rs 10 lac from the MRPL CSR fund.
Nitte University chancellor Dr N Vinaya Hegde said “My family is connected to this institution. St Agnes and St Aloysius Colleges have led by example. The priests and nuns have strived hard to make these institutions a great one. He also appreciated the principal’s compassion and care towards her students”.
Apostolic Carmel congregation provincial superior (Karnataka province) Sr M Carmel Rita A C said, “Today is a happy and proud moment for us. I owe gratitude to the pioneers of this institution, for their hard work has resulted in this institution touching the milestone of 100 years. The hard work and dedication put up by all the staff to make the institution touch this standard is commendable”. Principal St Agnes College Dr Jeswina A C welcomed the gathering. Centenary alumni convener Dr Meera Aranha rendered the vote of thanks and PG department English lecturer Dr Gerline Pinto compered the programme. Former MLA J R Lobo, MLC Ivan D’Souza, mayor Bhaskar Moily, corporator Sabitha Misquith, corporator Naveen D’Souza, president KCCI Vathika Pai, Ivory Grand real estate Dubai managing director Michael D’Souza and others were present.
