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 Feast of St. Ignatius was celebrated on 31 July 2023 on the St. Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall campus. APX ( Association of Past Xavierites ) partook in the revelry and this was an apt way to celebrate the Feast and soak in the message of the great Saint as well.

An inspirational talk by the guest Fr Siddarth SJ & various sports ( mini-sports ) items were staged involving all the stakeholders & collaborators.

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.

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

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.