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All Josephties are filled with enthusiasm and excitement as the week of celebration unfolds, the reason being the feast of our founder St Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatius of Loyola was born on 23rd October 1491. He is a founder of a religious order called Society of Jesus, who are also known as Jesuits. His feast is celebrated on the 31st of July. As a young man Ignatius had a great zeal for fame and military exercises for which he joined the army at the age of 17. In the battle of Pamplona which took place in the year 1521, Ignatius was gravely injured as the cannon ball hit him on his right leg. During his recovery time, Ignatius underwent a spiritual change which led him to take a call to religious life. Once he recovered he dedicated his entire life for the welfare of the poor.

Even though the feast of Ignatius is celebrated on the 31st July, We Josephites begin the celebrations a week prior. The coordinators of AICUF Ms Jenisia Fathima Lasrado and Mr Rovin Martis, along with the AICUF members took charge of making the Ignatius Week a memorable one. During the Ignatius Week, Drawing competition was organised on 24.07.2019, Collage competition was organised on 25.07.2019, and essay writing competition was organised on 26.07.2019. Inter class shuttle badminton matches were held for girls and volley ball matches were held for boys during the Ignatius week.

On 27.07.2019 AICUF Association organised a small programme for which the priests and brothers of Navasadan were invited. The Campus animator, Rev Fr Maria Raj, The Director of Navasadana, Rev Fr Edward Philip, The Director of SJC Hassan, Rev Fr Roshan David Periera and Br Kiran, graced the occasion. The programme was hosted by Ms Shiny. As usual the programme began with a hymn that was sung by Mr John Paul and team followed by the lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries, after which flowers were offered to the portrait of St Ignatius of Loyola. Mr Bala Roshan read out the significance of the feast. The staff and the students wished the priest and brothers by offering them flowers. Rev Fr Edward Philip then addressed the gathering and advised that life would be much easier if we can adopt a few qualities of our founder St Ignatius of Loyola. Festive song was sung by Mr Johnson Ajay and team after which a skit was presented by Ms Tejaswini and team. The programme ended up with a beautiful dance performed by Ms Nischitha and team. Vote of thanks was proposed by Ms Surabi.

The Solemn mass for the entire institution was held at St Joseph's College Auditorium, B Katihalli, at 11 am on 31.07.2019. The main celebrant was Rev Fr Lancy Dias. Around 25 priests and 400 people actively took part in the Eucharistic celebration. Many religious brothers and sisters were also a part of the celebrations.

After the Eucharistic celebration Ms Chaitra G P, Student of 1st year B.Com performed a classical dance and then the hostellers and boarders beautifully depicted the life of St Ignatius of Loyola through a skit. The day came to an end with a fellowship meal.