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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)

Mangaluru, Jun 4: The farewell ceremony of Milagres Institution correspondent Fr Valerian D’Souza was held at Milagres College, here on Monday, June 3.

Addressing the gathering, Milagres College principal Fr Michael Santhumayor said," Fr Valerian D’Souza served as correspondent of Milagres College for the last 7 years. He has worked for the wellbeing of the students and the institution. He has developed good rapport with the management, staff, students and parents. Fr Valerian D'Souza is a role model for all of us and his service to our institution will always be remembered.”

After being felicitated, Fr Valerian D'Souza addressed the gathering. “I have served for seven years as correspondent of this institution. Now it's time for others to continue this responsibility. During my tenure we held a lot of discussions, series of meetings with the management committee pertaining to the upliftment of this institution. In this modern world it is a challenge to manage an education institution. Parents, management, faculty need to work together for the wellbeing of this institution,” he stressed.

"I had good experience in this institution and I thank everyone for their constant support. I am satisfied and happy with my tenure,” he said.

Corporator A C Vinayaraj said," We need a capable correspondent to run an institution and Fr Valerian D’Souza was one such person who took this institution forward during his tenure.”

Principal Milagres PU College John Pais welcomed the gathering, vice principal Milagres High School Fr Maxim D'Souza proposed vote of thanks and Joel Pereira compered the event.

Academic advisor Prof Lourdusamy, assistant parish priest Milagres church Fr Anil Pinto, vice president of parish pastoral council Cecilia Pereira, secretary Ivan Fernandes and others were present.