Father Muller charitable Institutions organised the graduation
day of Father Muller School and College of Nursing on 23rd March 2019.
The day began with a Thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration at
8.00 am in the St Joseph Chapel where Rev Msgr Maxim Lawrence Noronha, Vicar General of Mangalore Diocese was
the main celebrant. He also preached a meaningful homily highlighting the
role of nurses in the healing ministry. A very meaningful liturgy was organised.
The afternoon programme started with the photography session at
1.30 pm for the graduands along with the teaching faculty, management and
guests. The Graduation Ceremony was held at 2.30 pm in the Father Muller
Convention Centre. The program commenced with the procession of Graduands
of Basic Bsc Nursing, Post basic Bsc Nursing and MSc Nursing of Father Muller
college of Nursing followed by graduands of Father Muller School of nursing
accompanied by the teaching faculty and the dignitaries. The procession
was headed by the band playing tunes of festive songs led by the students of
Father Muller college of Nursing. The dignitaries were given a symbolic welcome
in the traditional Indian style, the Poornakumbha Swagatha followed by the Prayer
dance performed by the students of Father Muller School and college of Nursing.
Rev Sr Dr Matilda Monteiro, Provincial Superior, Sisters of
charity was the chief guest. Rt Rev Msgr Maxim Lawrence Noronha, Vicar general
of Mangalore diocese and also the vice president of Father Muller charitable
Institutions presided over the function.
Rev Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, Director of the Institutions, Rev
Fr Rudolph Ravi DSa, Administrator of Father Muller medical college hospital, Rev
Fr Ajith Menezes, Adminstrator, Father Muller medical college, Rev Sr Jacintha
DSouza, Principal, Father Muller college of Nursing, Mrs Jasmine Saritha Vas, Principal,
Father Muller school of Nursing, Prof Victoria D’Almeida,Vice Principal, Father
Muller college of Nursing, Rev Sr Janet DSouza, Chief Nursing officer of Father
Muller Medical college hospital were present on the dias.
Rev. Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, welcomed the dignitaries, all
the graduates, their parents, governing board members, invitees, guests, staff
and students. He also introduced the chief guest of the function to the
gathering. Rev Sr Jacintha DSouza read out a brief annual report of college of
Nursing and Mrs Jasmine Saritha Vas presented the annual report of School of
nursing.
As many as 175 graduates from school and college of nursing
celebrated their success on this day. It was a matter of pride for the
institution as there were 102 students from Basic BSc nursing, 24 students from
Post Basic BSc nursing, 9 students from MSc nursing and 40 students from Father
Muller School of nursing. All the graduates were honoured
during the Graduation Ceremony and were presented with Certificates.
Delivering the graduation address, Rev Sr Dr Matilda Monteiro
said, nurses are the back bone of health care and Father Muller Charitable
Institution plays a major role in providing dedicated nurses for this healing
ministry. She asked all the graduates to carry on the Legacy of Fr
Muller forward by serving the needy with love and care.
During this occasion all the achievers in various fields were
awarded. Meritorious graduates and students were presented with awards
and prizes for their achievements in academics. The Best out going
graduate for the year 2018 was awarded to Ms Shalu Sebastian from Basic BSc
Nursing. Ms Shalu Sebastian delivered the response on behalf of all the
Graduates expressing her joy and gratitude.
In his presidential address, Rev Msgr Maxim Lawrence Noronha, called upon the graduates to uphold the motto of heal and comfort and to render the quality care and make their alma mater proud. He also wished them success in their future endeavours.
The Chief Guest, Rev Sr Dr Matilda Monteiro and Rev Msgr Maxim Lawrence Noronha were honoured by presenting a memento. Prof Victoria D Almeida, Vice Principal, college of nursing, proposed the vote of thanks.
After the recession of the graduates, cultural events were
organised for the gathering. Around 900 people consisting of graduates, post
graduates, parents, alumni, guests, invitees, staff and students witnessed this
solemn celebration. Graduation refreshments were served to all after the
program.