Media Release
Mangaluru, Jan 16: The Decennial Year Finale Celebrations of Father Muller College of Speech and Hearing (FMCSH) were held on January 13.
The celebrations began with a thanksgiving mass at 8:00 am in St Joseph Chapel. Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu was the main celebrant. Director Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho and other 11 priests of the management concelebrated the Eucharistic celebrations.
In the homily Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu said, “We are fortunate and blessed to have all our senses work properly and hence it is our responsibility to use our intelligence, kindness, empathy and dedication in order to help those who are deprived of hearing and have speaking problems. Jesus Christ also did this good work and restored sight to the blind hearing to the deaf.”
The formal celebrations commenced at 10:00 am at Father Muller Convention Centre. Dr N Shivashankar, professor and HOD of speech pathology and audiology, NIMHANS, Bengaluru was the chief guest. Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu, vicar general of Mangalore Diocese and vice-president of FMCI presided over the function. Director Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, Fr Rudolph Ravi D’Sa, administrator, FMMCH, Fr Ajith Menezes, administrator, FMMC, Dr B Sanjeev Rai, chief of Medical Services, FMCI and principal Prof Akhilesh P M were the dignitaries on the dais.
Dr B Sanjeev Rai, chief of Medical Services welcomed to the gathering. Special welcome was given to Dr N Shivashankar by honoring with bouquet of flowers by the principal Prof Akhilesh P M, vicar general was welcomed by Dr Santosh Kumar.
Principal Prof Akhilesh P M presented a brief report of the 10 years activities of the college which comprised of 5 main topics.
1. Faculty development programme
2. Students progression and success activities
3. Organizing conference and seminars.
4. Public Awareness programme
5. Research Activities
Director Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho addressed the gathering and said, “Speech is an asset of human beings and a condition without speech is a pitiable situation. Father Muller College of Speech and Hearing renders quality, corrective and rehabilitative support to the patients who come to us. Well qualified staff and fully furnished labs with modern equipments are used for the purpose.”
Releasing of the magazine ‘Muller Wave’ decennial edition was done by Dr N Shivashnakar, the chief guest. In his address, he congratulated and saluted the commendable progress of the college and praised the management for their whole hearted support. He further said, “Communication encompasses verbal communication which is (30%) and 70% non verbal communication. Our words should be like pearls, and our articulation should be clear. God has to be pleased the way we speak and communicate.” He called upon the students to keep mind open to learn and amalgamate all information made available by the ever vibrant staff and keep a questioning mind always which is the gate way of learning.
Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu acknowledged the contribution of Dr George Oliver Pinto, first principal, Shwetha who has contributed to the institutions and has a played a key role in getting NAAC accreditation and Vibha Kanagokar for her service in the department of Audiology and handed over the memento to them. In his presidential address he conveyed the blessings and greetings of Fr Dr Aloysius Paul D’souza, Bishop of Mangaluru and the president of Father Muller Charitable Institutions. The Msgr applauded the staff for the contribution they have made in the remarkable growth of the college. He stressed on the need to make steady progress and help the disabled and make their lives better and happier through the dedicated service and support of this noble profession.
After the institutional anthem, a beautiful heart touching cultural programme was presented. Students performed classical and bollywood and both eastern and western singing. The cultural programme concluded with national anthem. A sumptuous meal was served for the participants.
Parent teacher meeting resumed after the lunch. About 40 parents were present for the meeting. A short meeting for the alumni was also held where they expressed their gratitude for the time they spent in Muller’s and expressed willingness to whole heartedly support whenever necessary.