Media release
Dubai, Nov 16: The Ursuline Franciscan Education Society felicitated its alumni James Mendonca, a well-known entrepreneur and philanthropist, the proprietor of M/s Reliable Fabricators LLC, Dubai, UAE and his elder brother, Lawrence Mendonca, a renowned entrepreneur and proprietor of Standard Fabrication and Engineering Works, Dubai, UAE on November 16, at Holy Rosary Senior Citizens’ Home, Jeppu.
At this short felicitation programme, the vehicle – Bolero Neo – a gift to the Holy Rosary Senior Citizens’ Home was handed over by these benevolent brothers in gratitude to the Ursuline Franciscan Sisters under whom they had done their primary education at St Joachim Hr Primary School, Kelarai.
Sr Milly Fernandes, the superior general commended them for their great contribution to the society as NRI entrepreneurs, philanthropists and promoters of Mangalore Konkans which has brought them several awards and laurels.
Both the brothers are recipients of Rachana NRI Entrepreneur Awards. She thanked them for acknowledging the services of Ursuline Franciscan Sisters to the society especially in the education field in the remote villages.
Speaking on the occasion, James Mendonca appreciated the touch of compassion, love and goodness that he experienced as a young boy in the school which has made a lasting effect on his life.
"The basic education I received and the values I learnt in my early school life has made me what I am today", said James as both the brothers felicitated Sr Barbara Franko, their headmistress and teacher of yesteryears.
Sr Barbara, a nonagenarian, honoured her former students, James and Lawrence and thanked them for being generous in donating a vehicle for the needs of the senior citizens.
Several alumni of St Joachim Hr Primary School and Amrithlalji High School, Kelarai were present at this event and witnessed the munificence of the two brothers.
Earlier, Fr Anil Alfred D Souza, the Director of St Zuze Vas Home for Senior Priests blessed the new vehicle and James and Lawrence Mendonca handed over the keys of the vehicle to Sr Alice Serrao, the superior of the Holy Rosary Senior Citizens’ Home.