Mangaluru: Father Muller Group to hold Graduation Day in big way on Apr 2 after 2 yrs of post Covid

By Robert DCosta
Bellevision Media Network

Mangaluru, 28 Mar 2022: ‘The world’s big things only can be done by paying attention to their humble beginnings,’ said Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, director of Father Muller Charitable Institutions (FMCI), Kankanady, here during the press conference held at their premises, on Monday March 28.

 

Fr Coelho paid tribute to FMCI founder Fr Augustus Muller SJ at the sideline of holding Graduation Day on Saturday April 2 at 10.00am.

 

 

For the last 2 years, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, we could not organize the Graduation Day in a big way.  However, it will be held on a grand scale on Saturday, added Fr Coelho.

 

Dr Gitanjali Batmanabane, pro-vice-chancellor of Gitam University of Medical Sciences, Vizag, and former director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhuvaneshwar will be the chief guest of the occasion.

 

Justice John Michael D’Cunha, former judge of Karnataka HC will be the guest of honor.

 

Bishop Dr Peter Paul Saldanha of Mangaluru diocese and chairman of FMCI will preside the function.

 

Around 2,500 people comprising graduates, post graduates, faculties, staff, parents and guests will be present on the occasion.

 

Six-hundred-fifteen graduates from various education units of FMCI will be conferred with degree certificates during the event.

 

These graduates are keen to serve the society and are committed to carry forward the legacy of founder Fr Muller that is the mission of heal and comfort in their professional career.

 

Father Muller Medical College Hospital administrator Fr Rudolph Ravi D’Sa, Father Muller Medical College administrator Fr Ajith B Menezes, Father Muller Homeopathic Treatment administrator Fr Vincent Sylvester Lobo, assistant administrators, deans and principals of the Colleges and Schools of FMCI.

 

The press conference was organized by Fr Kevin Peter Pais, liaison officer of FMCI.

 

About Father Muller Charitable Institutions (FMCI)

 

FMCI is in its 142nd year of fruitful service to humanity in healthcare.  The noble cause of serving the sick, the poor and the needy with an emphasis on ‘service with the human touch’ began in a humble way under a banyan tree.  Over the years, this banyan tree has grown with changing times into a gigantic canopy spreading its copious branches far and wide.  With a rich and enviable history behind, Father Muller has emerged as an Institution for excellence in the healthcare services and health education.  Now, the students from all over the world seek admission to various courses offered at FMCI.  Walking in the footsteps of their noble founder Fr Augustus Muller, driven by the mantra of Heal and comfort, they continue to serve the suffering humanity with love and compassion.