Mangaluru: ‘PIONEER 2017’, an annual magazine of Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College was released here on on Tuesday, October 31.
Rev. Fr Dionysius Vaz, S.J., Rector, St Aloysius College, Mangaluru was the Chief Guest for the programme.
Addressing the gathering he said, “Fr Augustus Muller was not only a missionary but also a visionary and we should all emulate him in his service and mission to the least and the last.”
The programme began with a prayer song followed by welcome speech by Dr Shivaprasad K., Principal, FMHMC, who also gave a brief introduction about the chief guest and his achievements.
The magazine was released by the Chief Guest along with other dignitaries on the dais.
The Runners up Trophy winners of Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College, in RGUHS Inter Zonal Throw Ball (Ladies) Tournament held at Dharwad were honoured during the programme.
In his presidential address Rev. Fr Richard Coelho, Director FMCI stressed on ‘Mental Disease – Depression’ which was the theme of this year’s magazine.
Archana Unnikrishnan, student editor of ‘PIONEER – 2017’ delivered vote of thanks.
Rev. Fr Sylvester Lobo, Administrator I/c., FMHMC&H, Rev. Fr Peter Noronha, former Director, Dr E.S.J. Prabhu Kiran, Vice Principal, FMHMC, and Dr Girish Navada, Deputy Medical Superintendent FMHMCH, Dr Sebastian P.A., Staff Editor, ‘PIONEER -2017’ were also present on the occasion.
The programme ended with the institution anthem.
