February 25, 2021 : St. Ignatius Institute of Health Sciences, Honnavar organized Lamp Lighting for freshers and Graduation ceremony at their auditorium.
Fr Franklin D'Souza was the chief guest, Dr. Vaghese Bhat was the guest of honor and Provincial Superior Sr. Juliet Lobo was the President of the program. Sr. Dayana Principal and Sr. Soosai Vice principal were present in the dais.
Fr Franklin D'Souza and Dr Vaghese Bhat gave away certificates to the graduated Nursing students. Sr. Dayana and Sr. Soosai led the lamp lighting ceremony. Sr. Juliet gave away the awards to the achievers.
In his message Fr Franklin D'Souza congratulated the graduates. Then he said that Service of Doctors and nurses is not just a job or profession but it's a mission as well as Service to humanity. They are partaking in God's healing mission on Earth. He invited them to serve humanity without fear. For the freshers he said that Patience, Focus and Prayer is must to achieve the goal as well as the dream of their parents.
Dr. Vaghese in his address clearly said that a patient needs four hands, two of doctors and two of nurses in bringing healing to them. He also said that Patience is must to serve the sick.
In her presidential address Sr. Juliet Lobo thanked the Institute for reaching this height. She also gave an encouraging message to the nurses saying, their service should never get exhausted and ready to serve humanity anytime anywhere.
St. Ignatius Nursing College staff organized the whole event.
