The gathering last night was a source of immense joy, as around 100 participants came together to honor Rev. Fr. Hillary D'Souza SJ, the former President of SOXA. As mentioned earlier, the event highlighted his continuous and substantial contributions to SOXA. His speech was also filled with genuine emotions and well-wishes.

Rev. Fr. Alban Minj SJ, the Province Coordinator for the alumni, warmly welcomed the guests.

During the formal session, there was a productive group discussion where different groups presented reports containing suggestions and feedback. Currently, these suggestions are under review, and we are committed to gradually integrating them.

Both, the President Rev. Fr. Arul Doss SJ and the Vice President Mr. Om Prakash Chaturvedi stressed the crucial importance of strengthening the association's foundation.

On July 29th, 2022, our institution joyously celebrated the Ignatius Feast, a day filled with artistic brilliance and heartfelt appreciation for the Ignatian theme. The event commenced with an Inter-house and inter-class notice board competition, where our students' enthusiasm and creativity shone brightly, fostering an inspiring atmosphere. In solidarity with those affected by the recent riots in Manipur, the Ignatian Celebrations were held on a modest and low key scale.

The highlight of the celebrations, organised by St. Paul’s P.U.College, was the Thanksgiving Eucharist at Fatima Cathedral, centered around "Finding God in All Things" on 31st July 2023. Led by Fr. Simon Fernandes SJ, Rector & Manager of St. Paul's Institutions, Belagavi, the Eucharist was graced by the presence of the Jesuits from St. Paul's Community and Fatima Cathedral, Belagavi as con-celebrants.

Fr. Leslie Francis, SJ Joins the Jesuits in Heaven

Today 31st July is the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus. Its members are called Jesuits. I am one of them.

On this auspicious day of 31st July 2023 at 6.45 am at the Health Care, Xavier Residence, Alto Porvorim, Goa, Fr. Leslie Francis (10 .02.1931- 31.07.2023), decided to join St. Ignatius and his Jesuit colleagues in heaven. He was 92 years young and the senior most Jesuit of Goa Province. He chose the best day to depart this mother planet Earth. May our Heavenly Father bless him peace and rest.

Fr. Leslie held many responsible offices in the Society of Jesus. He was an intelligent, sharp minded person, good teacher, thinker, lover of sports, and soft spoken gentleman.

Prof.Dr.G.Kannabiran alumnus of St.Joseph’sCollege, Trichy has been appointed as the Director of NAAC . Our hearty congratulations to him.

National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) was established by the UGC in September 1994 at Bangalore for evaluating the performance of the Universities and Colleges in the Country.