Darshan Institute of theology,
Bengaluru
Inauguration of the Academic Year 2019-2020
On the 1st of June 2019, the inaugural session of the academic year
2019-2020 began with the Mass of the Holy Spirit presided over by the
Provincial Minister, V. Rev. Dr. John Alwyn Dias, OFM Cap. Since it was
his first visit, Fr. Salvador Fernandes, the rector of the institute
felicitated the provincial minister with a bouquet of flowers and wished
him all the best in his ministry of guiding the province. To commemorate
the day, we had a photo session followed by refreshments in the dining
hall.
We began our prima lectio brevis by lighting of lamp. After the words of
welcome and wishing the freshers, the dean, Fr. Albert Lewis gave a few
valuable guidelines on our journey of this academic year. To mark the
day, Br. Valerian Ferrao delivered his inaugural lecture on the theme
“Challenges of a Catholic Priest in the Present World” He received a
round of applause from all for his marvelous performance. It was indeed
interesting to listen to each professor delivering their prima lectio
brevis on the courses they would deal with in the days to come. Last but
not the least, the rector expressed his sentiments of gratitude and
wished the brothers and professors present another year of blessings and
graces. The inaugural session came to a close with the institute of
anthem. Br. Lenson compeered the whole program.
