The feast day of St Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus was celebrated at St Aloysius Gonzaga School, on 31 July, 2023. Fr Anush Prasad Dcunha SJ, Director, Loyola Pre-Novitiate, Mangaluru, was the main celebrant of the Eucharistic celebration and was the Chief Guest for the cultural programme. While addressing the students, he urged them to follow the 5 D’s in their life–Discernment, Determination, Decision, Direction and Distinction which will lead to success in life. The Principal Fr Melwyn Anil Lobo SJ in his address highlighted the contributions of significant Jesuit leaders and Alumni of Jesuit Institutions to the society. The programme included the significance of the day, a video presentation on the life of St Ignatius, dance and a special song. Ms Hiba Saadi welcomed the gathering and the significance of the day was given by Master Elston and Ms Leisha Menezes proposed the vote of thanks. The programme was compered by Ms Rhea Rego. Vice-principals, Ms Laurel D Souza and Ms Aparna Suresh were present. Ms Roopa Pinto and Ms Smitha Amanna, Ms Acquina Rebello and Ms Ashwini Lewis were the programme coordinators for Classes III to V and Classes VI to XII respectively.
