Inauguration and Blessing of Father Muller Nursing College Thumbay
The first & the only nursing college in Bantwal and a unit of Father Muller Charitable Institutions was Inaugurated and Blessed by Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha on 01.11.2023 on the 113th Death Anniversary of Fr Augustus Muller its Founder.
Chief Guest of the celebration U.T.Khader, Hon'ble Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly unveiled the plaque and addressed the gathering saying "Stating how Father Muller Nursing College Thumbay, was a matter of great pride to Thumbay Grama as it was the first nursing college in Bantwal Taluk. He also gave his best regards to the students who were studying here by wishing them a bright and colourful future. Furthermore, he even wished for Father Muller Charitable Institutions to add even more courses in order to help open up many more future opportunities. He also assured that he will render his constant support and service to the Institution for the future years. He concluded by wishing the gathering a hearty 50th Karnataka Rajoytsava".
Rev. Fr Sylvester Vincent Lobo, Administrator FMHT & FMNCT appreciated the work done by the Engineers & contractors. Guest of Honours Shri B Abdul Salam & Michael D Souza felicitated the Building contractors, Engineers, Architects and the persons involved in the construction of the new building.
B. Abdul Salam "Stated nursing was not just a job but it was a vocational call to help serve the sick and suffering. He stated that this state of heart stands to give education and excellence in the field of healthcare. He congratulated FMCI for establishing this new unit. In closing, he encouraged all the students to always remember to follow empathy and to care on the good work".
Michael Dsouza, congratulated all the nursing staff and students who were studying in this institution and wished the students a better future and success in their future ventures.
President of the celebration Most. Rev Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore Diocese & President of FMCI, made a special mentioned how wonderful today was a triple celebration of Karnataka Rajoytsava, all Saints Day and also the Inauguration of the college. He stated how nursing played an important role to help improve the quality of the hospital. He expressed how nurses help to improve patient care and how this impacts to improve patient health. He also thanked the dedication of the constructors, engineers and architects for their meticulous work.
Rev. Fr. Richard Aloysius Coelho, Director, Father Muller Charitable
Institutions welcomed the dignitaries. Mr. Ivan D Souza Member of Indian
National Congress, Mr. Rakshith
Shivaram, Belthangady, Dr. Kiran Shetty, Medical Superintendent FMHT,
Administrators Rev. Fr. Ajith Menezes, Rev. Rev Fr. George Jeevan Sequiera,
Rev. Fr. Nelson Deeraj Pais, Rev. Fr. Rohan Dias, Rev Fr.Valerian D Souza,
Parish Priest, Modankap Church& Vigar Forane of Bantwal Deanery, Rev.
Fr Rudolph Ravi Dsa, Chaplains, Dr.Antony Sylvan D'Souza Dean FMMC,
Principals of various colleges, Ex. Presidents of Thumbe Gram panchayath
Praveen B Thumbe & Mohammed Volavoor, Priests of various parishes,
nun sisters and other dignitaries graced the occasion.
Sr Dhanya, Principal FMNCT proposed vote of thanks. Mrs Janet Sequeira,
Associate Professor, FMNCT, Compered the programme.
