Fr. Manager’s Birthday Celebration 2024

The birthday of our dear Manager, Rev. Dr. John Baptist Saldanha, was celebrated with great enthusiasm and affection on October 28, 2024, at the school grounds. The celebration began with a soulful rendition of a prayer song, followed by prayer intentions. Raina Cardoz from Class IX warmly welcomed everyone, and Ma’am Anitha Menezes conveyed heartfelt wishes on behalf of the staff, while Joanne Karkad from Class X extended special wishes on behalf of the students.

The dignitaries, including Rev. Dr. John Baptist Saldanha, Manager of LCS; Rev. Fr. Johnson L. Sequeira, Principal; Rev. Fr. Peter Mascarenhas; Rev Fr Noraman Mathais, Rev. Fr. Arul Joseph; Vice Principals Ms. Belita Mascarenhas and Ms. Anitha Thomas, were greeted with applause and cheerful smiles from the students. Amber Charishma Furtado and Adesh H from Class XII were the MC’s for the day, who warmly welcomed the gathering and guided everyone through the sequence of events.

Class representatives conveyed their best wishes to Fr. Manager with flowers, ornamental plants, and bouquets. In his address, Principal Rev. Fr. Johnson L. Sequeira thanked Fr. Manager for his dedication in shaping the school’s vision and commended his work ethics and innovative ideas for the betterment of every Lourdite. Fr. Manager expressed his joy and gratitude for the celebration, emphasizing that each person has a unique mission and encouraged everyone to move forward with purpose. He reaffirmed his commitment to the Lourdite family.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Kshitij G. Shetty from Class XI. Later Fr. Manager inaugurated and blessed the new LCS Music Room to commemorate the eventful day.