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By Vidyajyoti College of Theology, July 12, 2010

Paulose Mangai S.J.

“Launch Out into the Deep” was the theme which resounded throughout the day. Archbishop Vincent Concessao invoked God’s blessings on our new academic year through the Eucharist which was concelebrated by the Rector Fr. Joe Sebastian and the Principal Fr. Francis Gonsalves.

Reflecting on the call of St. Peter, the Archbishop pointed out that it was Jesus who chose the boat of Peter and having experienced the miracle, Peter left everything and followed Jesus. Thus launching out into the deep too required answering the call generously and totally.

This was then followed by the introductory session where the students were introduced to various departments, the staff and the working of the college. Fr. Rector read out the decree of appointment by the Holy See concerning the appointment of Fr. Francis Gonsalves as the principal of Vidyajyoti College.

The session after lunch saw the students being led through the journey and growth of Vidyajyoti. The issue of Khandamal too was presented.

This session was followed by the inaugural address given by Prof. Zoya Hassan. She spoke on the affirmative action by the government in the face of social discrimination. She pointed out that the affirmative action should move from the caste based confines to the conceptual level and the constitutional level. She presented the topic in an enlightening, scholarly and interdisciplinary approach. This topic was further supplemented by clarifications and interactions with the audience.

Thus the purpose of the day was fulfilled as all the programmes achieved their core purpose of setting us in the right mood and launching us out into the deep world of theology.