St. Paul's High School Belagavi emerged victorious in the 55th Fr. Eddie Memorial Football Tournament 2023 after a thrilling penalty shootout. The match was intense, with Love Dale School putting up an impressive performance.

St. Paul's High School Belagavi showcased their exceptional skills and determination throughout the tournament, ultimately securing the championship in a nail-biting finale. The heart-wrenching match reached its climax during the penalty shootout, where both teams displayed their prowess and resilience.

Love Dale School, despite their valiant efforts, fell short in the end. However, their commendable performance throughout the game deserves recognition. They exhibited great sportsmanship and played exceptionally well, making the match a memorable one for all spectators.

The Fr Eddie Memorial Football Tournament will be inaugurated on 1st September 2023 at the St. Paul's P.U. College Ground (A Ground). This oldest football tournament in Belagavi is hosted by Paulites of Belgaum Worldwide and St. Paul's High School, Belgaum.

Twenty schools will participate in this annual football tournament.

The Chief Guests for the inauguration are Shri S.N. Sidramappa (Police Commissioner of Belagavi) and P.V. Sneha (Deputy Commissioner of Belagavi, Crime). The Guest of Honor is Mr Nagesh Chhabria (Promoter of Metrocast Network Pvt. Ltd , Big Venture Broadband & Riddhi Group of Companies)

Celebrating our Nation's 76th Independence Day was a magnificent event at St. Paul's High School, Belagavi. Dr. Madhav Prabhu, a successful alumnus and cardio-diabetologist, and also the President of the school's alumni association, graced us as the Chief Guest.

Dr. Prabhu proudly raised our national flag, surrounded by Jesuit and other Management Committee members, parents, alumni, and students. Over 300 proud alumni stood shoulder-to-shoulder with current students, joining teachers and parents in saluting our flag.

The event was filled with prayers, speeches in Indian languages, and patriotic songs, showcasing our school's true spirit of patriotism.

Dr. Prabhu shared inspiring stories from his school days, motivating us to become role models. Fr. Simon Fernandes SJ, the Manager of St. Paul’s Institutions, reminded us to honor our freedom fighters' sacrifices and stand against injustice.

A LIFESAVING INITIATIVE BY ST. PAUL’S SCHOOL ALUMNI

Our cherished alumni group, affectionately known as The Paulites of Belgaum Worldwide (PBW), yet again showcased their unwavering dedication to our community's betterment.

Guided by President Dr. Madhav Prabhu (alumnus 1996) and PBW Medical Committee Chairman Dr. Anil Patil (alumnus 1987), alumni orchestrated a transformative event: the Blood Donation and Super Specialty Health Check-up Camp.

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.

The Association of Past Xavierites ( APX, the alumni association of the St.Xavier's High School Loyola Ahmedabad ) organised a blood donation drive partnered by Red Cross, on the school campus today ( July, Sat 22 ) morning.

Whilst 40 units were collected on the campus today, there have been our members donating blood periodically in blood banks and to the needy ones directly too. This is thus a year round noble activity.

Team APX

Rev. Fr. John Ravi SJ Secretary, JEA South Asia and National Alumni Advisor Federation of Jesuit Alumni Associations of India, visited Loyola High School, Margao, Goa on Monday, 26th June, 2023 and had a meeting with LESA (Loyola Ex-students Association), Margao, Managing Committee and interacted with our PCA, Rev. Fr. William Rodrigues SJ and all the Managing Committee Members.

It was an enlightening evening with Rev. Fr. John Ravi SJ giving us valuable suggestions and advice. The members shared their sentiments and sense of belonging and attachment to our Alma Mater.

Thank you, Rev. Fr. John Ravi SJ

Emanuel Furtardo
National Secretary
Jesuit Alumni Associations of India (JAAI)

We place on records our sincere gratitude to one of our Benefactors, Mr. Makarand Lele, an Alumnus of St. Vincent’s High School & Junior College, Pune, Batch of 1978, residing in UK and hails from Pune.

Makarand Lele’s short visit to Pune, caught the eyes of Fr. Francis Patekar SJ, Principal of St. Vincent’s High School, who without a blink of an eye recognised this great Philanthropist for his good deeds & Felicitated Makarand in the presence of Fr. Raja, SJ, Vice Principal & Mr. Santosh Naik, Supervisor.

Makarand till date has donated Rs. 10 Lakhs and has been a great influencer too.

He has donated towards School Fees for the poor, needy and deserving students of our school, the School Library, Medical Assistance and the Ignatian Year Housing Project.

Osteoporosis Camp was held at Loyola High School, Margao on Sunday, May 07, 2023. Prof Edmund Frank Vice President JAAI participated.