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Mangaluru, March 23: The graduation day of Father Muller School and College of Nursing was organised by Father Muller Charitable Institutions on Saturday, March 23.
The day began with a thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration at St Joseph Chapel where Msgr Maxim Lawrence Noronha, vicar general of Mangalore Diocese was the main celebrant. He preached a meaningful homily highlighting the role of nurses in the healing ministry.
The afternoon programme started with the photography session for the graduands along with the teaching faculty, management and guests. The graduation ceremony was held at 2.30 pm in the Father Muller Convention Centre. The programme commenced with the procession of graduands of Basic Bsc Nursing, Post Basic BSc Nursing and MSc Nursing of Father Muller College of Nursing followed by graduands of Father Muller School of Nursing accompanied by the teaching faculty and the dignitaries.
Sr Dr Matilda Monteiro, provincial superior, Sisters of Charity was the chief guest. Delivering the graduation address, she said, nurses are the backbone of health care and Father Muller Charitable Institution is a brand in providing dedicated nurses for this healing ministry. She asked all the graduates to carry on the legacy of Fr Muller forward by serving the needy with love and care.
Rt Msgr Maxim Lawrence Noronha, vicar general of Mangaluru diocese and also the vice president of Father Muller Charitable Institutions presided over the function. In his presidential address, he called upon the graduates to uphold the motto of Father Muller Charitable Institutions and also to render quality and dedicated nursing care and make their alma mater proud.
As many as 175 graduates from school and college of nursing celebrated their success on this day. It was a matter of pride for the institution as there were 102 students from Basic BSc nursing, 24 students from Post Basic BSc nursing, 9 students from M Sc nursing and 40 students from Father Muller School of Nursing. All the graduates were honoured during the Graduation Ceremony and were presented with certificates.
During this occasion all the achievers in various fields were awarded. Meritorious graduates and students were presented with awards and prizes for their achievements in academics. The Best outgoing graduate for the year 2018 was awarded to Shalu Sebastian from Basic BSc Nursing. Shalu Sebastian delivered the response on behalf of all the graduates expressing her joy and gratitude.
The chief guest, Sr Dr Matilda Monteiro and Msgr Maxim Lawrence Noronha were honoured with presentation pf mementoes. Prof Victoria D’Almeida, vice principal, College of Nursing, proposed the vote of thanks.
Cultural events were organised for the gathering. Around 900 people consisting of graduates, post graduates, parents, alumni, guests, invitees, staff and students witnessed this solemn celebration.
Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, director of the Institutions welcomed the dignitaries. All the graduates, their parents, governing board members, invitees, guests, staff and students were present. Rev Sr Jacintha D’Souza read out a brief annual report of college of Nursing and Jasmine Saritha Vas presented the annual report of School of Nursing.
Fr Rudolph Ravi D’Sa, administrator of Father Muller Medical College hospital, Fr Ajith Menezes, administrator, Father Muller Medical College, Sr Jacintha D’Souza, principal, Father Muller College of Nursing, Jasmine Saritha Vas, principal, Father Muller school of Nursing, Prof Victoria D’Almeida, vice principal, Father Muller College of Nursing, Sr Janet DSouza, chief nursing officer of Father Muller Medical college hospital were present on the dais.