Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (SP)

Mangalore, Oct 26: Rev Hannibal Richard Cabral will be inducted as the new principal of Karnataka Theological College here, and also as the secretary of Karnataka Christian Educational Society, at a ceremony to be held at the Bishop Jathanna Auditorium of Karnataka Theological College, Balmatta here at 4.30 pm on Tuesday October 27, a release by the college, said.

Karnataka Theological College had been set up by the Bassel Missionaries in the year 1847. When Karnataka Christian Educational Society was founded in the year 1969, the society was made the governing institution. At present, 16 different educational institutions are being run by Karnataka Christian Educational Society.

Dr Cabral, who hails from the city, studied theology at this college and served in different capacities at various sectors, after having been ordained into religious service in the year 1976. He got his post-graduate degree from Princeton University USA and doctorate, from Serampore University. He has been serving in the capacity of a professor of Karnataka Theological College, apart from being the director of ‘Kalasangama’ recording studio in the city, since the last several years.

Rev Cabral has contributed immensely to the fields of music, art, drama and literature. He has also won several awards for his achievements and contributions to this field.