Media Release

Mangaluru, Jan 11: The evening college programme on January 9 at 4.00 pm witnessed a triple celebration - convocation ceremony of the outgoing batch, an Orientation programme for the freshers and the bi-centenary celebration of Fr Peter Joseph De Cloriviere SJ, the founder of the Congregation of Daughters of the Heart of Mary.

The programme began with a prayer song invoking the blessing of the Almighty. A minute of silence was maintained to pay homage to late Dr Olinda Pereira, the founder principal who passed away on May 31, 2020, the 60th anniversary of Roshni Nilaya. Professor Evelyn Benis, the course co-ordinator welcomed the graduates, freshers and dignitaries followed by a presentation of the annual report of the course. All the graduates who were present were honoured with the convocation certificate.

The chief guest, Professor Philomena D’Sa, the provincial superior of India province south addressed the gathering and motivated them stating to never give up in life and to always contribute what they receive to humanity.

Dr Juliet C J, principal of the School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, congratulated Professor Evelyn Benis on the 15th convocation day ceremony. She appreciated the hard work and the dedication of the graduates towards the course. The graduates were applauded for 60 seconds by all, to mark the significance of the diamond jubilee of the institution. The freshers were welcomed to be part of Roshni Nilaya.

Professor Vida Sequeira, the president of the institute, in her presidential address called on the graduates to be open to the doors of opportunity and to transform themselves and to the larger society. She was overwhelmed to see the spirit of learning amongst the students and her speech expressed how delighted she was witnessing the gathering.

As a gesture of gratitude, all the faculty and dignitaries were presented with a plant. The faculty were called upon to share their opinion on the course. They wished all the graduates and the freshers for their success and prosperity in their future endeavours.

“I learnt to be kind to my students after witnessing the faculty here being kind to others,” said one of the graduates while expressing his opinion about the course. The students were happy to be part of the evening programme and mentioned that it was one of the relaxing moments while learning and spending time with their classmates which they are missing now after the course has come to an end. One of the elderly couples who were participants of the PGDC programme shared their services rendered to the society. This was a time of reflection and reminiscence. A short clipping about the programme was displayed.

The best outgoing awardees were awarded for their commitment and excellent performance in the examination. Professor Shobha compered the event. Professor Rosa rendered the vote of thanks.

The event concluded by the National Anthem. Thereafter, all the students and the faculty interacted with each other and enjoyed their refreshments.