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Rev Fr Ambrose Pinto SJ (67), son of the late Vincent Pinto and the late Cecilia Pinto, brother of Sylvester / Juliana (Praveen, Naveen), the late Sr Valentine (FMM), Francis / Leena (Melwyn, Jeevan, Ida), Cyril / Stella (Arun, Anand), Damian / Margaret (Melita, Dickson), Rosy / Valerian (Conrad, Donald), Alphonsus Ligoury / Veera (Vandan, Viona), Florine / Dennis (Felicita Noella, Darryl), the late Hilary, Sr Isabella (Maids of the Poor), Mark / Leena & the late Joseph / Maria, passed away on January 3, 2018 in Mallya hospital.

He was presently the Principal St Aloysius College, Cox Town Bangalore. He was the former Principal of St Joseph’s College, Bangalore.

Funeral on Friday 5th January at St Joseph’s Boys’ High School Chapel, Museum Road, Bengaluru at 10.30 am followed by burial at Mount St Joseph cemetery.

Dr. (Fr.) Ambrose Pinto SJ
Designation: Principal
Qualification: M.A., Ph.D

Doctorate:

June 1992: Mangalore University in Political Theory
1985 to 1994: Lecturer in Political Science in St. Joseph's College, Bangalore.
1994 to 1998: Principal of St. Joseph's Evening College, Bangalore.
1998 to 2001: Executive Director, Indian Social Institute, New Delhi.
2001 to 2003: Principal, St. Joseph’s Evening College, Bangalore.
2003 to 2011: Principal, St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore
2011 to 2012: Fellow, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla
2012 to 2013: Director, St. Joseph’s Evening College, Bangalore
2013 - Principal, St. Aloysius Degree College, Bangalore

Research & Consultancy Experience:

a. Dalit Christians in Karnataka: A Socio-economic Study, Ashirvad, Bangalore 560001
b. Evaluation of Minority Welfare Corporation Funding of the Ministry of Minority Affairs of the Government of India in 2000 offered to Indian Social Institute, New Delhi while as Director
c. Changing Identity of the Dalits in Karnataka – a major project from the University Grants Commission 2007 to 2010
d. Doddigunta Slum Survey with Grant from India German Social Science Society, New Delhi 2014
e. Fellow, Institute of Advance Studies – Shimla: 2011 – 2012
f. Editor of Social Action, a quarterly from the Indian Social Institute, New Delhi from from 1998 - 2001
g. In the Editorial Board of “Combat Law” published from Delhi from 2002 to 2005
h. In the Editorial Board of ‘Integral Liberation” from 2002 to 2014
i. Member of the Editorial Board of "The Fourth World - Journal of the Marginalized People" – Orissa from 2002 - 2008.

Books Published:

a. "Dalit Christians: A Socio-Economic Survey", Centre for Non-Formal & Continuing Education, Bangalore 1993
b. Higher Education, Politics and Ideology, Books for Change, 2004, Bangalore
c. Dalits in Karnataka: In search of identity and equality, Manak Publications, New Delhi 2014
d. Five Years of Saffron Rule in Karnataka, Manak Publications, New Delhi 2015

Books Edited:

a. Perspective in Jesuit Higher Education, Indian Social Institute, Bangalore 1996
b. Dr. Pinto Ambrose and Arundhuti Roy Choudhury, "Nuclearization of India: Myths, Beliefs and Facts", Indian Social Institute, New Delhi 1998
c. State, Development & Alternatives, Indian Social Institute, New Delhi 1999
d. Dalits: Assertion for Identity, Indian Social Institute, New Delhi 1999
e. VoxPopuli 1999: Analysis of Parliamentary Elections, Indian Social Institute 2000
f. Dr. Ambrose Pinto and Somen Chakraborty "Relevance of Communist Manifesto", Indian Social Institute, New Delhi 2000
g. Indian Reality: Debt and Development, Indian Social Institute, New Delhi 2000
h. Resisting the Status Quo: Transforming Society, Indian Social Institute, New Delhi 2000
i. Dr. Ambrose Pinto and Dr. Helmut Reifeld "Women in Panchayati Raj", Indian Social Institute, New Delhi 2001
j. Autonomy: A Review – Proceedings of a Seminar, St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore, 2008
k. From Religion to Faith – Reflection on multi-religious experiences, Asian Trading Corporation, Bangalore 2010 with Dr. Etienne Rassendran
l. Beyond Politics, Gyan Publishers, New Delhi 2016

Papers Presented:

60 and more
Articles Published: 110
Newspaper Articles: 85
Resource Person: 100 meets
International Seminars Attended: 12

Awards

a. Karnataka Rajyostava Award 2010
b. Garden City Award for best Principal 2010
c. Journalistic Award for the best coverage for SC/ST concerns by CBCI in 2009

Consultancy to the Karnataka Government

a. Expert committee member for the identification of the backward classes in Karnataka, appointed in 2015
b. Member of the committee for the improvement of Government Schools in Karnataka, appointed in 2016

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Amith PRabhu, Gurgaon
Sun, Jan 07 2018
Great man. Gone too soon.
Fond memories of our first meeting in 1997.
Dr Mohan Prabhu, LL.D, QC, Mangalore (Kankanady)/Ottawa, Canada
Sun, Jan 07 2018
Sad demise of a truly great man. May he enjoy the heavenly glow for eternity. I did not have the privilege nor honor of meeting this selfless priest of whose death I learned when I was on a short visit to and residing with my nephew Professor Edwin Castelino and his wife Orianna in Bengaluru at the time, and was among the first to learn about it. My condolences go to Viona, Fr Ambrose's niece and daughter-in-law of Professor Castelino and his wife Orianna, to Viona's husband Neil and to Viona's parents, and all of Fr. Ambrose's nearest relatives in the Pinto family. Mohan and Clareen.
Sr. Juliana D`Cunha, Rayee/ Siddakatte ( D.K.), Mangalore
Sat, Jan 06 2018
Rev. Fr. Ambrose Pinto SJ, great indeed was he, his life and his contribution to the larger Society. His solidarity with the ordinary people and the marginalised made him respond to their needs in an effective way.
Laurence Simon, Brandeis University, USA
Fri, Jan 05 2018
Fr. Pinto was in the mainstream of the Theology of Liberation that swept through the Church since its founding in Latin America in the 1960s and 70s. His devotion to the inclusion of marginalized peoples of South India was both spiritual and practical in admissions policies to his colleges and in the tireless advocacy for the recognition of the fullness of their humanity. We will miss him terribly.

Vivian D Souza,, coove,chikkamagaluru
Fri, Jan 05 2018
Fr Ambrose Pinto was my colleague in St Aloysius high school,Mangalore.He was simple loving dynamic person.Loving and kind teacher to students I will remember his smiling face for ever.May his soul rest in peace. Vivian D Souza,,coove,chikkamagaluru.
Binny John, Kottayam /Bangalore
Fri, Jan 05 2018
I knew Fr. Ambrose Pinto, from my college days, in SJCAS, Bangalore, and he taught me Theology. If I remember well, I was an active participant in his classes, and used to come up with some pointed questions, which he liked, as it enlivened the proceedings, with further insights that he was enabled to share.

I observed that Fr had a deep understanding of social issues, and it is people like him who give strength and fibre to a whole generation of social and human rights activists, simple because, being a priest and a Jesuit, he was schooled and trained thoroughly (close to 17 years of training, before being ordained as a Jesuit) and his personal interest in this area, propelled him into the public domain.

Hence, you were not just listening to a talk, but a deep scholarly analysis of contemporary issues.

Fr. called a spade a spade, and was a brave man. It was this quality that enabled him to actually take real pressing issues, head on, and be a beacon to many underprevileged and toiling masses. I owe some of my grounding on such matters, to people like him, who are few and far between.

May the Blessed LORD grant unto him eternal rest.
Ivan Fernandes, Ashoknagar / Dubai
Fri, Jan 05 2018
Fr. Ambrose, Difficult to bid adieu to somebody like you. One of the rarest of gems in today's world. You practiced what you preached. The lessons that you taught me in 1977 I remember them even today. You gave me the strength and guidance to pursue my dreams. I will remember you forever. Until we meet again, Rest in Peace Fr. Ambrose. I will miss you dearly.
Prakash D' Cunha, Bajpe/Ashoknagar/ Abudhabi
Fri, Jan 05 2018
I am deeply saddened to hear the death news of Fr. Ambrose. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members. May his soul rest in peace.
Rose and Keith Simento, New Zealand
Fri, Jan 05 2018
Dear Fr Ambrose thank you for being a wonderful friend and colleague. You are a great leader and also a simple and humble person. Thank you for being the voice of the downtrodden and for helping the underprivileged in any way you could. We remember the good times we had at St Joseph’s College with you. Thank you for everything. You have worked so hard for so long . It’s sad to say good bye but we know you in heaven now enjoying your reward. May eternal rest grant to him O Lord.
Joseph Albuquerque, Pezar,Kalavar
Thu, Jan 04 2018
Very sad to hear the demise of Rev. Fr. Ambrose Pinto. May his soul Rest in peace.
Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India
Thu, Jan 04 2018
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon Fr Ambrose.
Gloria, Bangalore
Thu, Jan 04 2018
Sad to hear the demise of Rev. Fr. Ambrose Pinto May his soul rest in peace.
Lawrence Saldanha & Fly, Kulshekar/Mangalore.
Thu, Jan 04 2018
Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace .

He will always be remembered in our prayers.
D'Souza, Bantwal Prabhu Bagh
Thu, Jan 04 2018
Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and Jesuit family.
May his soul RIP.

Sorrowfully from
Family of Late Fr. Avelines D'Souza s.j /Bantwal

Judith Shaila & Naveen Lobo, Bejai, Mangalore
Thu, Jan 04 2018
Fr.Ambrose was a very simple but highly intellectual person. A great teacher, leader and committed social worker..a strong voice for the voice less.

Fr. thank you for all that you were to me during my association with Ashirvad.
May his soul rest in peace.
Vincent Rodrigues, Bengaluru/Katapadi
Thu, Jan 04 2018
Fr.Ambrose was a fine human being committed to his occasion and a scholar in running the great educational institutions is no more.May his departed soul rest in heaven eternally
ricardo lobo, nakre.....Karkala
Thu, Jan 04 2018
RIP dear FR Ambrose, you imparted your knowledge to one and many including myself....
Joe Gonsalves, Mangalore
Thu, Jan 04 2018
SAD NEWS INDEED for josephites, Aloysians and others. Father Ambrose was a well known Professor and teacher. Thousands of students have passed through his hands. This great man has been greatly responsible to b get the best out of students and is fondly remembered bya all those who came in contact with him.

I join several others in offering my sympathies to the members of his bereaved family
Chandra Shekar R, Bangalore
Thu, Jan 04 2018
Father Ambrose was a great man with a kind heart, always willing to help the needy. He valued human relation so well that even if we forget him, he would always call you once in a while.
I will really miss him and the world will really miss a true human being.

I am very hopeful his soul will rest in peace.
Jossie Mascarenhas, Bajpe / Dubai
Thu, Jan 04 2018
Dear Sylvester (Silam), Francis (Pakkam), Melwy, Jeevan, Ida, Damian, Ligoury, Flora, Mark and all the family members, please accept our sincere condolences on the sad demise of our beloved Fr. Ambrose. May his soul rest in heavenly peace. Jossie & Ashwin, Dubai.
Florine Pinto, Mumbai
Thu, Jan 04 2018
Ambrose is my beloved brother always was a source of help whenever contacted him in difficulties.
We shall miss him and will remember him always. Ambrose would always face all his difficulties with a smiling face and would always advise that we should be justifiable and help the downtrodden.
May the Almighty bless him and welcome him in his kingdom and may he enjoy eternal bliss.
Ambrose we shall miss you but we are sure of your assured prayers in full filling our intentions with your presence in the heavenly kingdom.
Sorrowfully
Florine Dennis
Darryl. Noella-Ivor
Arul Anthony, Bangalore / Melbourne
Wed, Jan 03 2018
Fr Ambrose has definitely influenced me in the right ways towards enhancing life, so, thank you Fr Ambrose Pinto (sj). May his soul Rest In Peace.
Vince Rodrigues, Mississauga
Wed, Jan 03 2018
Rev. Fr. Ambrose of Society of Jesus must have lived to the very essence of Jesuit Philosophy and Living.

He enriched the communities around him with his rare Talyand Skills he received from the Lord and may have multiplied them for Greater Glory of God.

May the Lord receive Fr. Ambrose into the Peace and Promise of Jesus
May the Glory of Our Faith increase by many more to make this world a better for the Glory of God Almighty.

Thank you Lord for all Jesuits and Society of Jesus!
Benjamin Lalfakzuala, Aizawl, Mizoram
Wed, Jan 03 2018
A sad moment for Josephites. Father Ambrose, an inspiration, an influence, our beacon. A kind soul, unmatched. Rest in Peace Father. You will be remembered.

Meryl & Anand Pinto, Mangalore/Bangalore/Houston, Texas
Wed, Jan 03 2018
Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members of Fr. Ambrose, the Jesuit community and in particular the Bangalore Jesuits. Fr. Ambrose was well known for his association with various organizations, especially catholic/christian at both the high school and college level where as a Josephite, was fortunate to have met and interacted with him. A very knowledgeable and accomplished writer, researcher and orator.

May his soul Rest in Peace.
Elango Stanislaus, BANGALORE
Wed, Jan 03 2018
Dear Fr. Ambrose pinto, you were a fine human being. Thank you for everything that you have been to us.
Daniel D Manuel, Bangalore
Wed, Jan 03 2018
I am pained to hear the sad demise of Father. Ambrose. He was a man known for his principles. A true inspiration to many of us. May God reward his soul with eternal rest.
Oneal DCunha, Abu Dhabi
Wed, Jan 03 2018
Very sad and shocked to hear of Dr. Fr. Ambrose Pinto SJ. He was a great leader, stalwart and a strong voice against the marginalised. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Avinash, Muscat
Wed, Jan 03 2018
We are deeply saddened with the demise of Rev. Fr. Dr. Ambrose Pinto. Fr. Pinto was a teacher, Principal, Director, Educationist, Disciplinarian, Political thinker, Writer, Researcher, Social activist and Dalit crusader. It is not only a great loss to the Society of Jesus (SJ) but to many people and numerous Josephites' like me at home and abroad. Heartfelt condolences to the Jesuit community, his family, near and dear ones. May his soul rest in peace...
Joseph Sebastian, Bangalore
Wed, Jan 03 2018
I will miss you Fr. Ambrose. I thank you for everything you have done. You will be remebered until my memory fades. Rest in peace.
Valerian Fernandes / Amrithlal Joyce dsouza, Sunkadakatte / Bajpe
Wed, Jan 03 2018
Rev Fr Ambrose was an intellectual, social worker , great personality, concern towards poor .Our heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family members .May his soul Rest in Peace .
Sr. Leeda Fernandes., Bellore-Denmark
Wed, Jan 03 2018
Heartfelt Condolences to the Jesuit Community & His Family members. Sad that Fr. Ambrose has no more. May His Soul Rest In Peace.
Vinita Rodrigues, Ashoknagar / Urwa
Wed, Jan 03 2018
Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and to the Jesuit community.

Very sad to hear the sad demise of Rev. Fr Ambrose Pinto. He will be always remembered in our prayers.

Agnes Fernandes (Patrao), Vinita, Terence, Jason and Jawahar, Ashokmagar, Urwa
Nithan & Shanthi Rodrigues, Mangalore/Bangalore
Wed, Jan 03 2018
Fr. Ambrose lived a very simple life true to his oath of priestly life. He was courageous and upright. We have lost a guide, mentor and a good friend. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.

Nithan & Shanthi Rodrigues
Bangalore

Michael Noronha, Mysore
Wed, Jan 03 2018
An intellectual, always concerned for the upliftment of the dalits. May his soul rest in peace.
Victor Tauro, Bangalore
Wed, Jan 03 2018
Sad to know that Fr. Ambrose is no more with us.
He always stood by and worked with poor and dalits.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
A I DIAS, BARKUR/MUMBAI
Wed, Jan 03 2018
Eternal rest grant unto O Lord and perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul rest in eternal peace. Amen.
Harold D'cunha, Mangalore, India
Wed, Jan 03 2018
Very sad to hear the demise of Rev. Fr. Ambrose, Our heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family members and to the Karnataka Jesuit community.

He was a very committed social worker, always worked for the upliftment of the poor. May his soul rest in peace.

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