Ignatian Week (Feast of our Founder)

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We are a part of St Joseph's College, which truly is a hub of knowledge. St. Ignatius of Loyola being our founder, like him we strive to be an all-rounder. In his footsteps we march forward, to stop ourselves from being a coward. A warrior he was by profession, but following Jesus became his biggest passion. A leader by birth he was, who dedicated his life for the cause of the poor. To bring about a change in the Society was his aim, and he inspired many others to play this game. A role model he is to all Josephites, and he will inspire us to win over all battles and fights.

All Josephties are filled with enthusiasm and excitement as the week of celebration unfolds, the reason being the feast of our founder St Ignatius Loyola. Ignatius Loyola was born on 23rd October 1491. He is a founder of a religious order called the Society of Jesus, who are also known as Jesuits. His feast is celebrated on the 31st of July.

Even though the feast of Ignatius is celebrated on the 31st July, We began the celebrations a week prior. The coordinators of AICUF Ms. Jenisia Fathima Lasrado and Ms. Jane Fathima Noronha, along with the AICUF members took charge of making the Ignatius Week a memorable one. Drawing competition, Essay Writing competition and Quiz competition was organised for the students of our College, The theme for which was the 'Life of St. Ignatius of Loyola'.

On the 28th of July, a formal programme was organised, for which all the Hassan Jesuits were the special invities. Rev. Fr. Joseph D'Souza SJ, the Superior, Secretary and Treasurer of HJES, thanked the Management, Staff and the students of SJC Hassan for bestowing love and affection through felicitation. He also shared his thoughts with the gathering and enlightened us on the concept of MAGIS. He concluded by saying that we should try and seek God in everything we do and we should be men and women of service to others.

The Solemn mass was held at St Joseph's School and College Campus, Salagame Road, on the 31st of July, at 10.30 am. Rev. Fr. Francis Fernandes SJ was the main celebrant. Around 20 priests and 300 people actively took part in the Eucharistic celebration. Festal meal was organized for all the people.