UditVani, Jamshedpur: Loyola School celebrated the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus, with great enthusiasm today.
The program, known as Loyola Day, commenced in the Fasy Auditorium with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. Fr. Victor Misquith S.J. delivered an Ignatian prayer. Along with the Principal, Fr. Vinod Fernandes S.J., Fr. Victor welcomed and felicitated the Chief Guest, Ananya Mittal, the District Commissioner of East Singhbhum.
The in-house celebrations, which kicked off a week earlier, included painting and poetry contests, with prizes awarded during the event. The festivities were further enriched by songs, video presentations, and dances performed by the students.
A quiz on St. Ignatius generated much enthusiasm from participants and the audience alike. An innovative skit illustrated how the 250-year-old legacy of St. Ignatius, passed down through Jesuit priests, continues to nurture and shape young minds, demonstrating that the pursuit of knowledge and service to others remains timeless.
The Chief Guest, Ananya Mittal, also released the Loyola magazine, which serves as a platform for Loyoleans to fulfill their creative urges and express their experiences, reflections, and perspectives.
*Loyola School Launches App:*
Keeping up with the times, Loyola School launched its own app to provide easy access to school information. Mr. Sandeep of 3S Services did the honors. Additionally, the Loyola Alumni Association launched its app, designed by alumnus Ishaan Ahuja of the 2008 batch.
Amidst much excitement, the school inaugurated its Astronomy, Robotics, and AI Lab, as well as a Digital Library.
The Feast Day was also marked by a Blood Donation Camp organized by the school and its alumni.
In his vote of thanks, the Principal, Fr. Vincent Vinod Fernandes, expressed his gratitude to everyone who contributed to the celebration’s success. He wished the staff and students well, invoking St. Ignatius to be their guiding light.
The Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, celebrated on 31st July every year, is a day of great celebration for Jesuits worldwide. Loyola School not only celebrated his legacy but also the enduring spirit of the Jesuit mission he inspired. Loyoleans embrace Jesuit values as a way of life, helping to build a global community of justice, peace, and love. With profound gratitude, the students paid tribute to the priests who carry forward St. Ignatius’s legacy, continuing to work “Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,” for the Greater Glory of God.
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