Inauguration of the Academic Year 2023-24 at Darshan Institute of
Theology, Capuchin Theologate Bangalore Darshan Institute of Theology (DITh) began its Academic Year
2023–2024 with ‘Lectio Brevis’ on June 1, 2023. As a preparation for
this event, on the previous day we had the recollection talk delivered
by Fr. Dr. Denis Gabriel Veigas OFM Cap., the Rector of Darshan
Institute of Theology on the Apostolic Letter of Pope Francis “Desiderio
Desideravi”. The inaugural day began with the Holy Eucharist at 9:00
a.m. presided over by Fr. Dr. Denis Gabriel Veigas OFM Cap., who
implored God’s Blessings on everyone. All the staff members
concelebrated the Holy Eucharist. We had the gracious presence of Rev.
Fr. Mark OSB from Ashirvanam, the Benedictine Monastery, with whom we
have a long standing collaboration.
This was followed by the Tea and Refreshments. After the tea break, the
program of lectio brevis was held in the Conference Hall of the
Institute. This part of the program was compered by Bro. Melroy Dsilva
OFM Cap., a third year student. Fr. Dr. Denis Gabriel Veigas OFM Cap.,
Fr. Dr. Albert Lewis OFM Cap., the Director of the Institute, Fr.
Santhosh Naveen D’souza OFM Cap., the Prefect of Theology, Fr. Anthony
Raj OFM Cap., the Treasurer of the Institute, Rev. Fr. Mark OSB and Br.
Zhapuvizo Sale OFM Cap., the Student representative, lit the lamp and
inaugurated the program. Br. Stanis Bastanv Lopes OFM Cap., presented
his dissertation paper on "Media and Communication: A Gift and
Responsibility in the Church". He elaborated on the role, importance,
pros and cons of Media, implications of social media and the urging need
of communication for the Evangelization in the 21st Century. The
Resident Professors of the Institute, along with Fr. Mark OSB and Bro.
Zhapuvizo Sale OFM Cap., released the Handbook and Calendar of the New
Academic Year. Fr. Dr. Albert Lewis OFM Cap., placed on record some of
the precious directives and guidelines of the Institute, that are to be
followed during this academic year. He also thanked all the staff,
students, and visiting professors for their unstinting support in the
smooth functioning and running of the Institute. Bro. Zhapuvizo Sale OFM
Cap., officially welcomed the seven freshers to the 1st Year of Theology
at DITh. As the most important part of the program, the professors
briefed their subjects that would be dealt with during the academic
year. Finally, Fr. Dr. Denis Gabriel Veigas OFM Cap., addressed everyone
with his valuable suggestions and guidelines based on the Apostolic
Constitution: Veritatis Gaudium. He exhorted everyone to follow the 4.
Principles mentioned in this Document. 1. Contemplation of Truth 2. Wide
range of Dialogue 3. Inter-disciplinary Approaches 4. Urgent Need for
networking between various Institutions. He wished both the staff and
students good luck and success for the upcoming academic year. The
program was concluded by singing the Anthem of the Institute.
