Dear Loyoleans,
Feast of of St. Ignatius of Loyola was celebrated today at the Saturday Clinic.
Fr. Vincent Vinod Fernandes our Principal and President of LAA was also felicitated on being nominated as Province Coordinator of Alumni for Jamshedpur Province
Jai Loyola
Rajiv Talwar
The first official meeting of alumni at St. John Berchman's School, Mundli, Tinpahar, was a momentous occasion, signifying a remarkable milestone in the school's rich history. Established in 1939 as a Hindi medium school nestled in the scenic Rajmahal Hills of Jharkhand, India, the institution has always held a special place in the hearts of its primarily tribal students.
The roots of the school can be traced back to the early 20th century when Jesuit missionaries arrived in the Rajmahal Hills. From its modest beginnings as a mission school, it has grown into one of the district's most esteemed vernacular schools, renowned for its exceptional education.
At the core of St. John Berchman's School lies an unwavering commitment to providing top-notch education to the marginalized. It serves as a beacon of hope and a valuable asset to the community, instilling immense pride in its members and embodying the Jesuit mission's dedication to serving the underprivileged.
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
St. Mary's School Chiro Nagesia tribal kids, one at school assembly and one of kids in class. The new hostel for girls is a great boost to the Nagesia girls, gives them a feeling of self worth, now living in a first class building.
The Nagesias, as you probably know, are a very small tribe, number wise, but in fact the kids are very clever, and those who pass class 8 in our school in Chiro, go on, helped by tribal scholarships, to our High School in Mahuadanr in the valley below Chiro, and some go on to become teachers, nurses.
Because of the poverty of the parents, they cannot pay sufficient fees to support the running costs of the school in Chiro so we depend on generous benefactors, any little helps.
Very best wishes,
Bob Slattery s.j.
Arjuna Awardee, Khel Ratna & Padmashri Geet Sethi was inspirational as he participated and encouraged the leaders of the St. Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall Ahmedabad during the investiture ceremony today morning ( high secondary ).
Nine time Cue sports ( 8 time billiards and 1 time snooker ) world champion and our own alumni Geet Sethi was happy to be back on the school premises and recollected his school days & inspired the students to be the leaders for themselves, school, society and the country.
The St.Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall ( Ahmedabad ) Primary Section Investiture ceremony, Monday JULY 10th 2023.
The students, management & staff, parents & alumni were present for this solemn & sacred ceremony and were inspired by the presence and motivational words of the Chief Guest Justice Mrs. Vaibhavi Devang Nanavati ( High Court of Gujarat ) who is also a Jesuit alumna and wife of our APX member Devang Nanavati as well.
It is aptly said that leaders are the ones who move forward taking all the stakeholders and collaborators alongside, inclusively & cohesively.
The young meritorious leaders will definitely make it count in the years to come. A fulfilling morning it was on the school campus & marked an important start to many a young leader’s dreams and scope.
Leaders are not born but are created with teaching, experience & grooming.
Our alma mater celebrated Leadership Day where our children were taught leadership qualities.
TEXAS being part of it is always an Honour.
ACP Mrs Serta Denial WCB & DCP Mr.J Parmar were chief Guest & inspired the children with their Thoughts & Guidance.
Thank You For Sudhir SJ.for such a inspirational celebration. JAAG President Mr Jitesh Jariwala was also present on this occasion.
Bhavin Vashi (Gujarat Province)
JAAI National Governing Council
Birth : 15.06.1940
Entrance : 20.06.1959
Ordination : 08.06.1973
Final Vows : 15.08.1981
Death : 06.07.2023
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Asst Parish Priest |
St. Mary’s, Madurai |
1973-1974 |
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Teaching |
St. Xavier’s School, Palayamkottai |
1975-1981 |
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Teaching |
St. Xavier’s School, Tuticorin |
1981-1984 |
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Headmaster |
Carmel School, Nagercoil |
Meeting with Fr. John Ravi, SJ today, at office of Principal Fr Anish SJ of Loyola High School Pune along with ELAN Committee members and WZC Council member, Mr.Nitin Joshi.
9Fr. John Ravi, SJ is Secretary, Jesuit Education Association, JEA - South Asia , Member, International Commission on the Apostolate of Jesuit Education (ICAJE) and National Alumni Advisor of JAAI
Batch of 1979-80, St Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall Ahmedabad ( APX- Association of Past Xavierites )
The class of 1978 - 80 had a reunion in San Francisco USA on 27 June 2023
