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Udupi: New Block of St Mary's College, Shirva Inaugurated

  •   Fri, Aug 26 2011 10:30:10 AM

Udupi: New Block of St Mary's College, Shirva Inaugurated

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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi

Udupi, Aug 26: The new block of St Mary's College, Shirva here was inaugurated amid a glittering ceremony on Thursday August 25.

The building was inaugurated and blessed by Bishop of Mangalore Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza. Fr Richard Coelho, administrator of Fr Muller Medical College and Hospital, unveiled the granite slab to formally mark the opening of the new block.

The inaugural ceremony was held in the presence of principal of St Mary's College Dr J C Miranda and College correspondent Fr Stany Tauro.

In his address, the Bishop said that August 25 was a remarkable and blessed day as, apart from the opening of the new block at the College, it also marked the arrival of the relic of St Don Bosco in Shirva. He advised the students to foster dreams of achieving success and aim higher in life. The standard of education has gone up over the years, and unlike earlier when SSLC was enough to get a good job, these days even a degree is not enough, he said, adding that pursuing PG education has become a must now. He also lauded the College for building the new block and providing better facilities for its students.

Addressing the gathering, Fr Coelho recalled the days when he played a role in the introduction of PG courses at the College, during his stint as parish priest of Shirva and correspondent of the College. He urged the students to make the best use of the new facilities provided by the College and entreated them to work hard towards their goals.

The new block, assisted by the University Grants Commission (UGC) has spacious classrooms, conference hall with LCD facility, computer laboratory, large library and a college hall with modern amenities.

The Bishop felicitated all those who worked for the new block, including engineers, contractor, donors and electricians.

Dr J C Miranda proposed the vote of thanks.

Fr Coelho had laid the foundation stone for the new block on April 12, 2010.

  

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  • joegonsalves, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 27 2011

    I have known Shirva from the time Father Gonsalves was a Parish Priest. That was over sixty years ago. The Parish and the academics have indeed grown ever since to a great extent.

    There is a large catholic population in Shirva and many Shirvites are foreign exchange earners as they have ventured into Middle East Countries and send large amounts to Shirva.

    The recent growth in college education has been the brain child of Father Richard Coelho who has worked hard to get Government permissions for higher education and also generated funds for the purpose. Father Stan Tauro of course aspiring to take High School and College to greater heights.

    The arrival of Don Bosco's relic is indeed a great event in the life and history of the Parish. It is said that a large number of people attended the event exposing the relic.

    Kudos to Father Richard for the pioneering work done by you and to Father Stan for the successful attempts he is making towards further growth.

    Of course the Parish and the Parish Priests are having the blessings of Our Bishop Aloysius.

    Joe Gonsalves

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  • REV.FR FELIX MONTEIRO, MANGALORE

    Sat, Aug 27 2011

    DEAR FR STANY TAURO, THE COMMITTED CORRESPONDENT AND ALL THOSE WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE TO START THE NEW P.G. BLOCK DESERVE APPRECIATION. IT WAS THE NEED OF THE HOUR IN APLACE LIKE SHIRVA. CREDIT SHOULD ALSO GO TO REV. FR RICHARD COELHO WHO WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN INTRODUCING PG COURSES AT SHIRVA, WHEN HE WAS THE CORRESPONDENT. THANKS TO SHIRVA PARISHONERS, DONORS AND WELL WISHERS FOR YOUR WIDE SUPPORT IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION. WE MUST FONDLY REMEMBER ALL THE PAST CORRESPONDENTS. A SPECIAL MENTION HAS TO BE MADE OF FR HENRY CASTELINO, THEN PRINCIPAL, WHO BEGAN THE COLLEGE WITH MUCH HARDSHIP. MY PRAYER IS MAY SHIRVA TRANSFORM INTO UNIVERSITY SOON AND MAY THE PICTURE OF SHIRVA IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION APPEAR IN THE GLOBAL MAP. THANKS TO MR WILSON FOR YOUR NICE PICTURES AND DAIJIWORLD FOR THE COVERAGE.

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  • fr frederick monteiro, nainad

    Fri, Aug 26 2011

    Congratulation,to all of you,who have worked for this great work,espcially the shirvites for their generosity.

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  • Santosh Shetty , Usa

    Fri, Aug 26 2011


    Looks great ! I hope inaugural speech they must mentioned Rev. Fr Henry castlno former principal and. The teaching and non teaching staff who struggled those times who build the college without any govt grant who worked for the upliftment for the college and the students

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  • Dr Norbert Lobo, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 26 2011

    Congratulations to the management, staff and students of my great college. Very happy to see the progressive development of my college. I am sure these new infrastructural facilities will facilitate further academic achievements in this college which is known for academic excellence with human touch.

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