St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva, will conclude its golden jubilee celebrations on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the Monsignor Hilary Gonsalves Auditorium. The valedictory ceremony will be presided over by Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese, who will unveil the portrait of the institution’s founder, Msgr. Hilary Gonsalves.
Key Guests:
- Madhu Bangarappa, Minister of Education, as Chief Guest
- Suresh Shetty Gurme, MLA
- Ivan D’Souza, MLC
- Vinay Kumar Sorake, Former Minister
- Fr. Vincent Crasta, Secretary of Catholic Educational Society, Udupi Diocese
- Maruti, Deputy Director of Pre-University Education
- Savita Poojary, President of Shirva Gram Panchayat
The college’s Annual Day Celebrations will follow on December 14, 2024, with a flag hoisting ceremony led by Fr. Frederick D’Souza and presided over by Fr. Ferdinand Gonsalves, Vicar General of Udupi Diocese. Dr. Richard Vincent D’Souza, retired IAS officer, will be the Chief Guest.
Legacy of St. Mary’s PU College
Founded in 1947 by Msgr. Hilary Gonsalves, St. Mary’s PU College has evolved from a high school to a premier junior college, celebrated for academic and extracurricular excellence. It boasts a 96.29% pass rate in the 2023–24 PU exams and a legacy of fostering holistic student development.
Key milestones include:
- Silver Jubilee in 1972 and transition into a junior college
- Hosting of the district-level sports meet for PU colleges in 1993
- Golden Jubilee of the high school in 1998
The golden jubilee committee, led by Fr. Dr. Leslie Clifford D’Souza, has ensured a grand celebration for this momentous occasion.
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