Media Release
Mangaluru, Mar 11: Father Muller Charitable Institutions, known for its medical and allied health colleges, simulation centre, a hospital at Thumbay as well as Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital along with a pharmaceutical division has added yet another feather to its cap – The Father Muller Convention Centre.
This magnificent edifice will be inaugurated on Sunday, March 12 at 10 am by Fr Bernard Moras, Archbishop of Bengaluru, the chief guest for the programme. The Centre will be blessed by Fr Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Bishop of Mangaluru who will preside over the proceedings.
Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu, vicar general and vice-president of FMCI; B Ramanath Rai, minister for Forest, ecology and environment and district in-charge minister; U T Khader, minister for food and civil supplies; Oscar Fernandes, member of Rajya Sabha; Nalin Kumar Kateel, member of parliament; MLC Ivan D’Souza, chief whip, Legislative Council and MLA J R Lobo, Mangaluru south constituency will be the guests of honour.
The brainchild behind the Father Muller Convention Centre, the director of Father Muller Charitable Institutions, Fr Patrick Rodrigues will also be present.
About Father Muller Convention Centre
From a high end audio visual system to a sprawling 3500 sq ft stage, the beautiful manicured landscaping, spacious auditorium, dining hall and mini hall that can host events, parties, functions, ceremonies, meetings, conferences, conventions and programmes, every feature has been thoughtfully conceptualized and designed to make any event that would be held a grand success in every way. Ideally located in the heart of the city, it can be easily located and accessed by road, rail or air and is convenient for people travelling from any point in an around Dakshina Kannada or even Kerala.
The Father Muller Convention Centre has 3 skillfully designed halls under one roof namely the Muller Auditorium, Muller Dine and Muller Mini Hall. The Muller Auditorium consists 38,750 sq ft space with an artistically designed stage of 3500 sq ft. Apart from its other regular features like green room, wash room facilities etc. It has state-of-the-art synchronized illumination systems and the best sound system by Bose. It can accommodate over 1750 people at a time. The Muller Mini Hall has a capacity of 5,600 sq ft area and can accommodate over 500 people at a time. The Muller Dine which has access both to the Muller Auditorium as well as the Muller Mini Hall is 25,700 sq ft in area and can accommodate over a 1000 people at a time. This hall can be used as a dining area along with the other halls or separately to host any event with enough space to serve food.
The unique features which event organizers are going to find exceptional is the exquisite landscaping for photography and videography. The Centre also can boast of high capacity lifts and escalators for easy access, fully integrated audio visual and IT equipments, WiFi connectivity, emergency exits as per the best standards in the industry, smoke detectors, fire alarm system and the well arranged parking facility which can accommodate over 700 cars. The entry and exit to the Convention Centre is from the Pumpwell gate ie NH 66.
This is the biggest and unique project that Father Mullers has taken up so far. It can be even said that this is the biggest project of the Diocese of Mangalore. The Convention Centre is in the heart of the city and this is an added boon to the citizens of Dakshina Kannada and people of Mangaluru which is listed in the Smart City project. The Convention Centre is available not only for socio-cultural programmes but also for academic events.