Media Release

Mangaluru, Feb 6: Rosa Mystica Teachers Training Institute, Kinnikambla recently celebrated its platinum jubilee.

Sr Rose Celine, BS the superior general, of the Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany president of Bethany Education Society, addressing the audience at the celebration of the platinum jubilee said, "75 years ago Mgr RFC Mascarenhas dreamed to reach out to the interior villages of India and train young girls to be teachers in primary schools to bring in the knowledge of literacy. When he opened the TTI it was a premier institute that imparted knowledge coupled with the reality of life namely, weaving, craft, agriculture, community living and many more skills were included in their curriculum. Above all, they were taught human values, to be women of love and compassion. This enabled them to swim amidst the storms of life with courage."

Fr Antony Lobo, the parish priest of Pompei Church Kinnikambla, releasing the souvenir, 'Suvasini' urged the students of TTI and the audience to practice the formula of 1+1 which is, if one orders a meal for themselves, then order another meal for a needy person; if one is educating their son/daughter help another poor child to get at least the basic education. He insisted that each one teach another and that will enhance the quality of relationships.

Sr Cicilia Mendonca, BS the provincial and corporate manager of BES Mangaluru province applauded the hard work of the principals, teaching staff and student teachers from the inception of the institute.

Malleswamy, the director of Public Instructions and director of DIET, Mangaluru advised the student teachers to value life. He said, "Do not say yes to failure, loss of life, loan, problems and pressures of life, but say Yes to 'LIFE AS LIFE IS PRECIOUS’. He also instilled hope into them by promising to help them out with employment after their studies.

Sulochana Bhat, a representative of old students shared her experience which enhanced the morale of the group when she said she had conducted tuitions free of cost to the poor, a value which she learned from the institute. She was honoured for her service to the poor and for sponsoring the day’s expenses.

Retired staff teachers, Narasimha Bhat and Kanakamma were honoured with gratitude for their love-filled and value-based service to the institute. Former principals, Sr Virginia BS, Sr Assumpta BS, Sr Concepta BS and Sr Grace Ida BS were honoured with memento, shawl, flowers and fruits. On behalf of the principals, Sr Assumpta BS expressed her sentiments of gratitude.

As leading lights and guiding stars of DEd Institute, Sr Rose Celine and the present principal of DEd institute, Lavina Lobo were honoured. Superior of Rosa Mystica Convent Sr Juliana Monis was present on the dais.

Sr Mariebelle BS, the campus correspondent welcomed the gathering; Lavina Lobo presented an exciting platinum jubilee report. Jasmine Moras introduced the honoured personalities, Vena Bennis proposed the vote of thanks and Ronald Carlo was the master of ceremonies.