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Mangaluru, July 10 : The Sesquicentennial Celebration of The Foundation of The Apostolic Carmel was celebrated with the unsung heroes of Milagres Ward of Mangalore City Corporation at St Mary's PU College, Falnir, here on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Rev. Fr. Clifford Fernandes, the Parish Priest of St. Joseph's Church, Jeppu was the chief guest and Sr. Gloria, the Joint Secretary of St. Mary's Institutions presided over the programme.

The event commenced with a prayer service filling the atmosphere with divinity and grace. Sr. Rachana, the principal of the college welcomed the gathering and introduced the chief guest. To commemorate the 150th year of the Foundation Day of The Apostolic Carmel, the staff of Mangalore City Corporation, managed by Antony Waste Management Company were offered a special invitation. Their dedicated service to the city towards a clean and healthy environment was acknowledged by felicitating eight members of the Milagres ward, Mr. Chandrakantha, Mr. Kumara, Mrs. Parvathi, Mrs. Savamma, Mrs. Gangamma, Mrs. Sharada, Mrs. Lakshmi, Mrs. Geetha.

The chief guest in his address appreciated the services of these unsung heroes of the city and he exhorted the students that they need to remain grateful to thousands of people like these who make their lives a blessed one through their yeomen service to the society.

The celebration culminated with a memorable folk dance and dance drama entitled " Life of Mother Veronica, the Foundress of the Apostolic Carmel” performed by students, thus providing them with an opportunity to know Mother Veronica and the legacy she has left behind.

Mrs Akshatha R lecturer in Psychology compered the programme and Mrs Vijaylakshmi lecturer in Chemisty rendered the vote of thanks on the occasion. The programme ended on a high note with a message uplifting the ideals of Mother Veronica kept alive through St. Mary's Institutions.