by Dr Gerald Pinto
Daijiworld Media Network—Udupi (RD/CN)
Udupi, Sep 1: A farewell programme for Fr Fred Mascarenhas, principal, Milagres College, Kallianpur, was held at the college auditorium here on Tuesday August 30.
Mangalore diocesan vicar general Monsignor Denis Moras Prabhu was the chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, Prabhu said, “Fr Fred Mascarenhas has taken Milagres College to new heights. Mangalore diocese and the Catholic Board of Education (CBE) will always be grateful to him,” he added.
Milagres College head of department of Kannada Professor N M Hegde commended the human virtues of Fr Mascarenhas.
Monsignor Prabhu, Reena Fernnandes of mathematics department, alumnus Professor Susheela Rai, and student Vasuda felicitated Fr Mascarenhas on the occasion.Staff secretary Professor Archana Dabade read the felicitation address.
Milagres education institutions correspondent Fr Stany B Lobo, and Episcopal vicar Fr Baptist Menezes were also present on the occasion. Fr Mascarenhas thanked the staff and students for their whole-hearted support.
Alumni Association vice-president Chandrashekar Hegde, student council directors Dr Neri Cornelio and Professor Shalet Mathias, and Milagres Pre-University College principal Fr Ivan Rodrigues were also present. Student council president Leena welcomed the gathering. Secretary Joseph Kiran proposed the vote of thanks.