"History is a storehouse of human experience and as such an irreplaceable educator. For sure knowledge of the past lets us draw upon earlier human experience, facilitating our leap into the future with a sense of ease and confidence." Fr Vijay Kumar Prabhu, SJ in"The Burning Bush: The History of Karnataka Jesuit Province"by Fr Devadatta Kamath, SJ

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Departed Jesuits of Karnataka Province Since 1881

No

Date of death

Name

Place of burial

DC/BC

1        

30.04.1881

P. Joseph Monti

SJS, M’lore, Chapel of old Sem

 

2        

26.04.1886

P. Franc. Godet

Calicut, Before SH Altar

 

3        

30.05.1886

F. Franc. Pinto (Coad)

Mangalore, SAC Chapel

 

4        

21.10.1888

P. Norbanus Stein.

Mangalore, Cath. M’lore

 

5        

20.03.1889

P. Thomas Gallo

Erode

 

6        

16.04.1890

P. Hugh Ryan

Mangalore, Collegi, auts act. Maj

 

7        

07.05.1890

F. Joannes Mozzoin (Sch)

Mangalore, Seminary

 

8        

23.07.1891

P. Joannes Patelli

Mangalore, Seminary

 

9        

30.04.1895

Rt Rev. Dr N.M. Pagani

Mangalore

 

10     

03.01.1899

P. Maurice Sullivan

Belgaum

 

11     

31.05.1899

P. Angelus Maffei

Nellikunja, Kasaragod

 

12     

28.09.1899

P. Josephus Vandelli

Farangipet, Seminary

 

13     

24.12.1900

F. Vincent French

Kankanadi, Seminary

 

14     

22.04.1903

P. Aloysius Colombo

Kudremuk, Bletangadi

 

15     

14.04.1904

F. Emil. Salv. D’Souza (S)

Kurseong

 

16     

18.07.1905

P. J.B. Berardi

Bangalore

 

17     

15.11.1905

F. A. Moscheni (Coad)

Vagnamey (Verapoly)

 

18     

18.05.1909

P. John B. Polese

Calicut

 

19     

26.03.1910

Rt Rev. Abundius Cavadini

Ooty, Cath. Mangalore

 

20     

01.11.1910

P. Augustus Muller

Mangalore, Kankanady

 

21     

16.09.1911

P. Marian Fernandes

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

22     

19.10.1914

P. John b. Rossi

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

23     

17.12.1914

P. Dominic Torri

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

24     

08.06.1915

P. Aegidius Frachetti

Mangalore, Cathedral, M’lore

 

25     

14.01.1917

P. Pascal Rego

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

26     

18.04.1918

P. Thomas Noronha

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

27     

25.07.1918

P. Ludovicus Zerbinati

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

28     

15.09.1918

P. Augustus Cavaliere

Bangalore

 

29     

23.10.1918

P. Dionys. Coelho

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

30     

25.11.1918

P. Aug. Gr. Coelho

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

31     

04.10.1919

P. Aug. Diamanti

Westbrook, Kotagiri

 

32     

20.11.1924

P. Joseph Baizini

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

33     

28.05.1925

P. Diomedes Gioanini

at sea on his way to Europe, Neapoli

 

34     

09.10.1926

P. Faustinus Corti

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

35     

14.05.1928

P. Jacob Sampaoli

Kotagiri

 

36     

24.04.1929

P. Joseph Gioanini

Solbiate (Italy)

 

37     

14.07.1929

F. Franc. Zamboni (Coad)

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

38     

10.01.1930

P. Alphonsus Colaco

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

39     

20.02.1930

P. Secundo Zanetti

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

40     

09.05.1930

P. Albert Grossi

Mattupalayam, Kotagiri

 

41     

30.09.1930

P. Gilbert Saldanha

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

42     

10.10.1930

P. Eugene Rossetti

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

43     

29.11.1930

P. Michael Chiappi

Diolali

 

44     

30.06.1931

P. Joan Coelho

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

45     

28.08.1931

F. Ros. Rodrigues (Coad)

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

46     

10.12.1931

F. John B. Foglieni (Coad)

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

47     

29.01.1932

F. Aloysius Doneda (Coad)

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

48     

28.06.1932

Rt Rev. Paul Perini

Bangalore, Calicut

 

49     

12.10.1933

P. Petrus C. Rosario

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

50     

24.05.1934

F. Aloysius Simonetti (Coad)

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

51     

29.03.1935

F. Anselm Germiniani (Coad)

Calicut

 

52     

06.07.1935

P. Egbert Pinto

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

53     

16.11.1935

P. Henry Buzzoni

Mangalore, Cathed, M’lore

 

54     

16.05.1936

F. Angelus Spada

Cannanore

 

55     

26.11.1936

P. Denis Fernandes

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

56     

24.01.1937

P Cajetan Gonsalves

Cannanore

 

57     

10.04.1937

P. Angelus Bonaldi

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

58     

15.11.1937

P. Marianus Lunazzi

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

59     

28.12.1937

P. Petrus Repetto

Bangalore, SH Church, Bangalore

 

60     

10.04.1938

F.Pidelis Visuvasam

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

61     

07.05.1938

P. Angelus Gaviraghi

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

62     

25.02.1939

Nov. Gregory D’Souza

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

63     

10.03.1939

P. Edwardus Lazzarini

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

64     

25.07.1939

P. Aloysius Coelho

Calicut, Christ Hall

 

65     

31.08.1939

Sch Francis Pais

Bangalore, SH Church, Bangalore

 

66     

15.02.1940

Sch Aloysius Biscia

Bangalore, SH Church, Bangalore

 

67     

25.05.1941

P. Natalis Fermi

Bangalore, SH Church, Bangalore

 

68     

05.06.1942

P. Makil Abraham

Calicut, Christ Hall

 

69     

08.01.1943

F. Alleluia Norbert

Bangalore, SH Church, Bangalore

 

70     

04.08.1943

F. Aegidius Cattaneo

Calicut, Christ Hall

 

71     

03.11.1944

P. Fernandes Norbert

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

72     

14.01.1945

P. Coelho Martin

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

73     

25.08.1945

P. Rosario Basil

Calicut, Christ Hall

 

74     

08.09.1945

Rt Rev. Leo Proserpio

Bangalore, Cathedral, Calicut

 

75     

03.10.1945

P. Nebulone Peter

Milano

 

76     

21.06.1946

P. Airoldi Faustus

Bangalore, SH Church

 

77     

22.12.1946

P Galanda Joannes Bapt.

Calicut, Christ Hall

 

78     

30.08.1947

Coad. Lasrado Antonius

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

79     

09.12.1948

P. Alborghetti Petrus

Bangalore

 

80     

22.09.1949

Coad. Mattaini Paschalis

Vellore, SH, Bangalore

 

81     

11.03.1950

P. Chatagnier Michael

Calicut, Christ Hall

 

82     

19.02.1951

Coad. Rinaldus Galimberti

Calicut, Christ Hall

 

83     

05.06.1951

P. Andreas Ronadano

Calicut, Christ Hall

 

84     

13.11.1951

P. Manuelis Coelho

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

85     

10.10.1952

P. Eugenius Belleri

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

86     

21.03.1953

P. Beniaminus Ranzani

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

87     

29.07.1953

Coad. Joannus B. Zamboni

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

88     

18.10.1953

P. Josephus Coelho

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

89     

11.10.1954

Sch. Kuruvilla Kathayanatt

Calicut, Christ Hall

 

90     

17.12.1954

P. Franciscus M. Barboza

Calicut, Christ Hall

 

91     

22.04.1955

P. Romeus Porta

Calicut, Christ Hall

 

92     

13.07.1955

P. Aristides Macry

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

93     

07.09.1955

P. Alexander Camisa

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

94     

26.11.1955

P. Sebastianus Noronha

Calicut, Christ Hall

 

95     

29.11.1955

Coad. Aemilius Danelon

Bangalore, SH Church

 

96     

01.07.1956

P. Victor Ghilardi

Argentina

 

97     

28.10.1956

P. Gregorius Sequeira

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

98     

09.02.1958

Coad. Aloisius Spinelli

Calicut, Christ Hall

 

99     

06.03.1958

Coad. Franciscus Baviera

Calicut, Christ Hall

 

100             

01.12.1958

P. Aloisius Silva

Calicut, Christ Hall

 

101             

21.06.1960

P. Josephus Sequeira

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

102             

03.08.1962

P. Pancratius Zanolin

Bangalore

 

103             

20.09.1962

P Hermanus Nana

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

104             

02.11.1962

Coad. Sampson J. M.

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

105             

23.11.1962

P. Georgius Albuquerque

Bangalore, MSJ

 

106             

27.02.1966

Sch. Joannes B. Danthy

Bangalore, MSJ

 

107             

24.01.1967

P. Thomas Gonsalves

Bangalore, MSJ

 

108             

18.10.1967

P. Ignatius Fernandes

SAC, M’lore, Jeppu

 

109             

19.11.1968

P. Antony J. Pinto

Bangalore, MSJ

 

110             

12.12.1968

P. Michael Saldanha

Jamshedpur

 

111             

23.08.1969

F. Julius Nalato

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

112             

02.12.1969

F. Angelo Bignami

Bangalore, MSJ

 

113             

15.01.1970

P. Andrew Lewis

Bangalore, MSJ

 

114             

24.01.1970

P. Leo P. Lombardini

Bangalore, MSJ

 

115             

25.04.1970

P. Bonaventure A. Pais

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

116             

01.05.1970

P. Denis J.M. Albuquerque

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

117             

20.05.1970

P. Thomas D’Souza

SAC, M’lore, Jeppu

 

118             

25.09.1970

P. Eric J. Vas

Bangalore, MSJ

 

119             

26.10.1970

P. Alexander Castelino

SAC, M’lore, Jeppu

 

120             

19.09.1971

P. John Peter Noronha

SAC, M’lore, Jeppu

 

121             

18.01.1972

P. Lawrence Rodrigues

Dindigul, Shembaganur

 

122             

24.11.1972

P. John Cyril Pereira

Bangalore, MSJ

 

123             

14.02.1973

P. Edwin Ignatius Goveas

(Tuensang) Nagaland

 

124             

01.04.1973

Sch. Alexander D’Mello

Bangalore, MSJ

 

125             

14.09.1974

P. Boniface D’Souza

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

126             

30.01.1975

P. Albert Saldanha

Bangalore, MSJ

 

127             

07.07.1976

F. John Germek

Bangalore, MSJ

 

128             

26.11.1976

P. John Baptist de Souza

SAC, M’lore, Jeppu

 

129             

09.12.1976

P. Gilbert Coelho

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

130             

02.01.1977

F. Joseph Sampson

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

131             

17.01.1977

P. Norbert D’Souza

IHS B’lore, MSJ

 

132             

25.01.1977

P. Jerome Lobo

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

133             

07.07.1977

P. Justin Saldanha

Bangalore, MSJ

 

134             

26.12.1977

P. Marian Biscaro

Bangalore, MSJ

 

135             

22.04.1978

NS. Jose Kakkanatt

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

136             

22.04.1978

NS. Hermon Noronha

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

137             

22.04.1978

NS. Maxim Hubert Rego

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

138             

11.12.1978

P. Francis Xavier Rocca

Dharwad, Jeppu

 

139             

01.02.1979

P. John Stan D’Souza

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

140             

06.06.1979

P. Luigi Perego

Gallarate, Sirtori,  Italy

 

141             

10.01.1980

P. John Aranha

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

142             

31.03.1980

P. Mathew Rodrigues

IHS B’lore, MSJ

 

143             

14.09.1980

P. Bertram Sequeira

SAC M’lore, Jeppu

 

144             

18.10.1980

F. Giusto Calligaro

SJ Seminary, Jeppu

 

145             

02.08.1982

P. Denis D’Souza

IHS B’lore, MSJ

 

146             

04.08.1982

P. Frederick Coelho

Honawar, Jeppu

 

147             

11.06.1985

P.William Picardo (E Africa)

SJ Seminary, Jeppu

 

148             

04.08.1985

P. Lawrence P. Colaco

Bangalore, MSJ

 

149             

03.01.1986

P. Thomas A. Lobo

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

150             

02.03.1987

F. Thomas L. Madtha

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

151             

09.04.1987

P. Augustin Agnoletto

Bangalore, MSJ

 

152             

26.10.1987

P. Raymond Tellis

Bangalore, MSJ

 

153             

26.05.1988

P. Eligius Cantoni

Cuomo, Italy

 

154             

24.12.1988

P. Edwin Fernandes

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

155             

16.04.1989

F. Alexis Sebastian

Nagaland

 

156             

12.08.1989

P. Aloysius Farias

Kotagiri, Westbrooke

 

157             

08.11.1989

F. Andrew Morosin

Bangalore, MSJ

 

158             

28.09.1990

P. John B. Frank

Dharwad, Jeppu

 

159             

14.11.1990

P. Stanislaus Coelho

Nagaland

 

160             

21.03.1991

P. William Sequeira

Bangalore, MSJ

 

161             

28.03.1991

P. John Sal. D’Souza

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

162             

04.01.1992

P. Gerald D’Rozario

Bombay

 

163             

12.01.1992

P. Thomas Pinto

Bangalore, MSJ

 

164             

06.05.1992

P. Emmanuel Jacques

Bangalore, MSJ

 

165             

14.10.1992

P. Anthony Coelho

Sanbeshwar,  Cath. Belgaum

 

166             

10.01.1993

F. Paul Pinto

Bangalore, MSJ

 

167             

30.04.1993

P. George V. Lobo

Pune, Papal Sem, Pune

 

168             

24.09.1993

P. Aloysius Lobo

Bangalore, MSJ

 

169             

24.11.1993

F. Paul Lobo

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

170             

07.01.1994

F. Andrew Coelho

Bangalore, MSJ

 

171             

22.01.1995

P. Patrick D’Mello

Bangalore, MSJ

 

172             

09.03.1995

P. Ferdinand M. Vegas

Bangalore, MSJ

 

173             

20.03.1995

P. Valerian Farias

Bangalore, MSJ

 

174             

08.04.1995

F. Stany Pinto

Bangalore, MSJ

 

175             

24.05.1995

P. Joe Naidu (Vijay Kumar)

Bangalore, MSJ

 

176             

01.08.1995

P. Denis Pinto

Bangalore, MSJ

 

177             

19.11.1995

P. Aloysius Prabhu

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

178             

08.12.1995

F. Philip Maganza

Bangalore, MSJ

 

179             

22.09.1996

F. Dudley Pereira

Bangalore, MSJ

 

180             

23.09.1996

P. Liguori D’Souza

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

181             

01.01.1997

P. Lawrence L. Colaco

Bangalore, MSJ

 

182             

06.05.1997

F. Benedict Simonetto

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

183             

06.01.1998

P. Francis Rebello

Coimbatore, Jeppu

 

184             

21.05.1998

P. Valerian D’Souza

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

185             

13.09.1998

F. Archibald Cordeiro

Bangalore, MSJ

 

186             

03.01.1999

P. Charles Andrade

Bangalore, MSJ

 

187             

05.08.1999

P. Elias D’Souza

Died at Arsikere, MSJ

 

188             

22.01.2000

P. James Coelho

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

189             

18.11.2000

P. Louis Mascarenhas

Bangalore, MSJ

 

190             

18.11.2000

P. Sylvester Monteiro

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

191             

23.03.2001

Fr Joseph Nelapaty

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

192             

01.04.2001

Fr Cyprian C.A. Pai

Dharwad Parish Cem

 

193             

29.04.2001

Br Martin Goveas

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

194             

05.02.2002

Fr Victor P. D’Souza

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

195             

07.04.2002

Fr Cecil John Saldanha

Bangalore, MSJ

 

196             

25.04.2002

Fr Austin D’Souza

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

197             

18.06.2002

Fr Alexis P. Menezes

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

198             

24.01.2004

Fr John B. Prabhu

Bangalore, MSJ

 

199             

22.08.2004

Fr Lawrence A. Rasquinha

Bangalore, MSJ

 

200             

23.02.2005

Fr Apoline D’Souza

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

201             

05.03.2005

Fr Louis Fernandes

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

202             

12.08.2005

Fr Cyril V. Silva

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

203             

23.08.2005

Fr Devasahayam A.

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

204             

18.10.2005

Br Joseph Crasta

Bangalore, MSJ

 

205             

29.06.2006

Br Anthony M. D’Souza

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

206             

18.08.2006

Sch Loy M. Fernandes

Chennai, Loyola Col.

 

207             

30.08.2006

Fr Salvadore Lobo

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

208             

08.06.2007

Fr Lawrence F. Rasquinha

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

209             

01.12.2007

Br Peter Prabalam J.

Bangalore, MSJ

 

210             

01.01.2008

Fr Mathew Lewis

Bangalore, MSJ

 

211             

12.08.2008

Fr Terence Colaco

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

212             

20.10.2008

Br Rubelio Calligaro

Bangalore, MSJ

 

213             

16.01.2009

Fr A.S. Rodrigues

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

214             

16.01.2009

Fr Isidore Pinto

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

215             

10.04.2009

Fr Lawrence D’Souza

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

216             

30.04.2009

Fr Denis Alvares

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

217             

18.04.2010

Fr Ambrose D’Mello

Guwahati, Shillong

DC

218             

21.02.2011

Br Mariasusai N.

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

219             

27.09.2011

Fr Herbert Noronha

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

220             

12.12.2011

Br Joseph Alvares

Mangalore, Jeppu

 

221             

05.08.2012

Br Scaria Vadaparam

Bangalore, MSJ

 

222             

11.08.2012

Fr Frigidian Shenoy

Bangalore, MSJ

 

223             

27.02.2013

Br Gabriel Feruccio

Bangalore, MSJ

 

224             

01.06.2013

Fr Arthur Rasquinha

Bangalore, MSJ

 

225             

06.08.2013

Fr Benedict Swaminathan

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

226             

26.12.2013

Fr Francis J Mathias

Mangalore, Jeppu

DC

227             

01.01.2014

Fr Victor Piovesan

Gallarate, Italy

 

228             

16.01.2014

Fr Simon Furtado

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

229             

07.07.2014

Fr Stanislaus Vas

Mangalore, Jeppu

DC

230             

31.12.2014

Fr Joy MT Fernandes

Bangalore, MSJ

 

231             

18.08.2015

Fr Ronald TN Prabhu

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

232             

30.08.2015

Fr Hilary Pereira

Bangalore, MSJ

 

233             

16.11.2015

Fr Robert Cutinha

B’luru Body donated to St John’s

 

234             

10.02.2016

Fr Sebastian Fernandes

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

235             

11.02.2016

Fr Denis Coelho

Bangalore, MSJ

 

236             

31.07.2016

Fr Henry Nunn

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

237             

07.10.2016

Fr Walter Albuquerque

Mangaluru, Jeppu

DC

238             

31.10.2016

Fr Aveline D’Souza

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

239             

03.01.2018

Fr Ambrose Pinto

Bangalore, MSJ

DC

240             

06.07.2018

Fr Lawrence Castelino

Mangaluru, Jeppu

 

241             

07.07.2018

Fr Claude D’Souza

Bangalore, MSJ

 

242             

31.07.2019

Fr Hedwig Alex da Costa

Bengaluru, MSJ

DC

243             

01.02.2020

Br Thomas M Rama

Bengaluru, MSJ

DC

244             

26.08.2020

Fr Walter Stephen Andrade

Mangaluru, Jeppu

DC

245             

08.09.2020

Fr Jayanth Kumar Padival

Mangaluru, Jeppu

DC

246             

15.09.2020

Fr Vijay Kumar Prabhu

Mangaluru, Jeppu

DC

247             

14.01.2021

Fr Ronald Victor Menezes 

Bengaluru, MSJ

DC

248             

18.04.2021

Fr Francis Guntipilly

Bengaluru, MSJ

DC

249             

22.04.2021

Fr Praveen Hrudayaraj

Bengaluru, MSJ

DC

250             

12.05.2021

Fr Ambrose D’Souza

Mangaluru, Jeppu

DC

251             

19.07.2021

Fr Stanislaus Miranda

Mangaluru, Jeppu

DC

252             

13.08.2021

Fr Roshan Lobo

Bengaluru, MSJ

DC

253             

16.12.2021

Fr Lawrence Pinto

M’luru - Body donated to Muller’s

DC

254             

03.11.2022

Fr Victor D’Silva

Bengaluru, MSJ

DC

255             

13.01.2024

Br Benedict Rosario

Mangaluru, FRH

DC

256             

02.03.2024

Br Anthony Crasta

Mangaluru, FRH

DC

257             

10.05.2024

Fr Hilario Fernandes

Bengaluru, MSJ

DC

258             

01.06.2024

Fr J B de Rossi Rego

Mangaluru, FRH

DC

259             

16.11.2024

Fr Devadatta Kamath

Mangaluru, FRH

DC

260             

10.12.2024

Fr Scotus Fernandez

Shillong

Not received

261             

10.01.2025

Fr Richard Sequeira

B’luru -Body donated to St John’s Hpl

DC

262             

20.11.2025

Fr Swebert D’Silva

Bengaluru, MSJ

DC

 

 

 


Monday, August 5, 2024

Mission Superiors, Vice-Provincials & Provincials

Superiors of the Mangalore Mission and then Calicut Mission from 1878 to 1955

Father Nicolas Pagani, SJ 
1878-1881
Later 1st Bishop of Mangalore
 
Fr John B Rossi, SJ
1881-1890 (1st term)
1896-1899 (2nd term)
1906-1913 (3rd term)
 
Fr Abundius Cavadini, SJ
1890-1896
Later 2nd Bishop of Mangalore 

 Fr Aegidius Frachetti, SJ
1899-1906 - Vice Superior
1913-1915 - Died in office
 
Fr Peter Ripetto, SJ
1915-1917 - Vice Superior

 Fr Joachim D Alberti, SJ
        1917-1926
Fr Aloysius Coelho, SJ
1926-1932

Fr Aloysius Ambruzzi, SJ
1932-1934
 In Kanara District
Fr Aloysius Ambruzzi, SJ
1934-1937
In Malabar District
Fr Benjamin M Ranzani, SJ
1934-1937

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

A Brief Timeline on St Ignatius of Loyola

[See also St. Ignatius Loyola: Letters and Instructions, edited by Palmer, Padberg and McCarthy (2006), pp. xv-xx]

Compiled by Rev. Dr Ozzie Mascarenhas SJ in 2012 at AIMIT

  • Ignatius was born in Loyola, October 1491, youngest of thirteen children. The same year, Henry VIII of England was born, and Ferdinand and Isabella sieged Granada.
  • 1492: Marks the end of Moorish Kingdom in Spain; Columbus discovers America, and Alexander VI (Borgia) becomes Pope. 
  • 1498: Girolamo Savonarola (born 1452), Italian Monk, religious and political reformer, is burnt at the stake for heresy, at age 46.
  • 1500: Future Holy Roman Emperor (1519-1556) Charles V is born in Spain.
  • 1502: Spanish translations of Ludolph of Saxony’s Life of Christ.
  • 1503: Julius II elected Pope.  Desiderius Erasmus (born 1466?), a humanist, scholar, and theologian, publishes Enchiridion of the Christian Soldier.  His next book Praise of Folly would be published in 1511.  These books might have influenced Ignatius, especially before and during his conversion (1506-1521).
  • 1504: Martin Luther (born in 1483), a German scholar joins the Augustinian Order.
  • 1506: age 15, Ignatius enters service at Arévalo, Spain, as page with Juan Velásquez, treasurer of Ferdinand the Catholic.  Construction of St. Peter’s Basilica begins in Rome.  Michelangelo will be painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling during 1508-1512.
  • 1509: John Calvin, the future Protestant Reformer, is born in France (as Jean Caulvin). Henry VIII becomes King of England.
  • 1513: Leo X (of the House of Medici, the wealthy Florentine Family that dominated Florence during the 15th and 16th century) is elected Pope.
  • 1515: Teresa of Avila and Philip Neri are born.
  • 1516: Charles I becomes King of Spain in 1516, and later on as Holy Emperor is called Charles V.  Erasmus’s Greek and Latin New Testament is out. Thomas More publishes Utopia.  Nicolo di Bernardo Machiavelli (1469-1527), a Florentine Statesman and writer publishes The Prince.
  • 1517: At the age 26, Ignatius enters service with the Duke of Nájera, Viceroy of Navarre. (The same year, Martin Luther defects from the Church after pinning 95 theses on the Cathedral door in Wittenberg).
  • 1518: We have the first extant letter of Ignatius written to Charles I of Spain on December 20.
  • 1520: Luther is excommunicated. Alcalá Polyglot (i.e., multilingual) Bible of Cisneros is out.
  • 1521: At the age 30, Ignatius is wounded in the Siege of Pamplona, and hence, returns to Loyola. Suleiman the Magnificent (1494-1566) becomes the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire; with the Turks he takes Belgrade.
  • 1522: At the age 31, Ignatius is at Aranzazu, Montserrat, and Manresa.  Adrian VI, the reform Pope, is elected, the last non-Italian pope until 1978.  He reigns only one year.
  • 1523: At the age 32, Ignatius is in Barcelona, then in Venice, Rome, and in Cyprus on way to Jerusalem.  Clement VII (Medici) elected Pope.
  • 1524: At the age 33, Ignatius begins to study Latin in Barcelona. The Order of Theatines is founded.
  • 1525: The Order of Capuchins is founded.
  • 1526: At the age 35, he studies at Alcalá and later (1527) is arrested by Inquisition on suspicion of being an Alumbrado. [Alumbrado (Spanish: “Enlightened”) Italian Illuminato, plural Illuminati, is a follower of a mystical Christian movement in Spain during the 16th and 17th centuries].
  • 1527: At the age 36, Ignatius transfers to Salamanca for studies and is arrested there again. 
  • 1528: At the age 37, Ignatius arrives in Paris.  Studies at Collège de Montaigu.
  • 1529: At the age 38, Ignatius meets and rooms with Pierre Favre and Francis Xavier; the latter were studying in Paris since 1525.  Ignatius studies at College Sainte-Barbe, Paris.  Xavier received the Bachelor of Arts degree in 1529. 
  • 1530: Charles V is crowned emperor. Lutheran “Confession of Augsburg.” King Henry VIII breaks away with Rome.
  • 1532: At the age 41, Ignatius receives Bachelors of Arts (philosophy) from the University of Paris. Calvinist reformation begins in France.
  • 1533: At the age 42, Ignatius receives Licentiate degree. Begins study of theology in Venice.
  • 1534: In January and February, Favre makes the Spiritual Exercises.  Xavier finally makes the Exercises too. Favre is ordained priest on May 30, 1534; he celebrates his first Mass on July 22, 1534. Three weeks later, June 1534, Montmartre, Vows of the first companions; Ignatius, Favre, Xavier, Lainez, Salmeron, Bobadilla, and Rodrigues. Favre celebrated Mass for the First Companions. Paul III elected Pope.  Michelangelo begins the Last Judgment (will continue till 1541).
  • 1535: At the Ignatius receives MA diploma in theology; leaves Paris for Spain because of ill health, leaving Favre charge of the group.  In Paris, Favre receives Broët, Codure and Jay among the Companions.  This completes the First Ten Companions who will later constitute the nucleus of the Society of Jesus.  Thomas More and John Fisher martyred.
  • 1536: At the Ignatius studies in Venice, while giving the Exercises.
  • 1537: Ordination of the Companions at Venice. Ignatius has vision at La Storta on way to Rome with Favre and Lainez.
  • 1538: All ten companions are in Rome in ministries. Ignatius celebrates his first Mass. Charles Borromeo is born.
  • 1539: The “Deliberation” by the First Companions on the foundation of SJ.
  • 1540: The Society of Jesus is founded upon approval of Pope Julius III.  Xavier departs for Portugal on way to the Indies. Angela Merici, founder of the Ursulines, dies.
  • 1541: Ignatius is elected superior general.  First solemn professions.  Ignatius begins work on Constitutions. May 1541, Xavier docks at Goa, India.
  • 1542: Three established Jesuit houses: Rome, Paris, Lisbon.
  • 1544: Ignatius is ill.  Begins to write the first part of extant “Spiritual Diary.”
  • 1545: Last part of “Spiritual Dairy” written.  Nadal enters the Society. Isabel Roser and two companions take Jesuit vows in Rome. Council of Trent opens.
  • 1546: Jesuits (Lainez, Favre, Salmeron and Jay) are sent to Trent by Paul III.  Martin Luther dies. Favre dies in Rome before reaching Trent.  Francis Borgia secretly enters the Society while still remaining Duke of Gandia.  Isabel Roser and women companions released from vows. 
  • 1547: Polanco becomes Secretary of SJ.  Peter Canisius enters SJ.  Henry VIII, King of England, dies at age 56. On May 7, 1547, Ignatius addresses the fathers and scholastics of Coimbra, Portugal, the “Letter of Perfection” urging them to advance toward perfection as per the vocation and gifts they have received from the Lord, avoiding undue excesses.
  • 1548: Paul III approves the Spiritual Exercises; they are printed for the first time.  Ignatius is ill again. Suarez is born.
  • 1549: Xavier in Japan.  Ignatius ill.
  • 1550: Julius III elected Pope. The Pope formally confirms the Society of Jesus.  Ignatius is gravely ill.
  • 1551:  Roman College is founded.  Meeting in Rome on first version of Constitutions.  Crisis in Society in Portugal.  Ignatius ill.
  • 1552: Ignatius completes “Autograph” (Text B of Constitutions). Xavier dies off the coast of China. German College founded in Rome.
  • 1553: March 26, Ignatius composes the “Letter of Obedience” to the Members of the Society in Portugal; it was written in the context of crisis and split in the Jesuit Province of Portugal, polarized between supporters and opponents of the former Provincial, Simão Rodrigues, and the tension brought by his successor, Diego Miró. Even an official visitor sent by Ignatius, Miguel de Torres, could not reconcile the groups.  About thirty men left the Jesuits during this restless period.  Ignatius begins to dictate the so-called Autobiography.
  • 1554: Nadal elected Vicar General of SJ. Construction begins on Jesuit Church in Rome, initially entrusted to Michelangelo. Ignatius often ill. Ignatius admits Juan of Austria, daughter of Charles V, secretly as a Jesuit.
  • 1555: Gonçalves de Camara writes his “Memoirs” of Ignatius.  
  • 1556: Ignatius ill much of the first half of the year.  He dies on July 31, 1556. Lainez appointed Vicar General. Charles V abdicates throne as Holy Roman Emperor.  Palestrina composes Missa Papa Marcelli.  Ignatius writes his last letter to the Rectors of Italy.  Between his first and the last letter, during 1518-1556, we have 6,740 extant letters and instructions of Ignatius that provide valuable information regarding him and Jesuit governance.  These are preserved in 12 volumes and published in a series Monumenta Historica Societatis Jesu.  Some 73 others were discovered later.  Others have undoubtedly disappeared. That total of more than 6,800 letters makes it the largest collection of the sixteenth century. It is larger than the collected letters of Erasmus and larger than the combined collected of Martin Luther and John Calvin.

Saturday, June 1, 2024

Eternal Rest to Fr John Baptist Rossi De Rego SJ

  

Fr John Baptist Rossi De Rego SJ

Born: 23.05.1938

Joined SJ: 29.06.1959

Ordained: 14.03.1970

Fr John Baptist Rossi De Rego SJ, aged 86 with 65 fruitful years in the Society of Jesus went to his eternal abode at 10.45pm yesterday (01 June 2024) at FRH Mangaluru. The funeral Mass at Divine Mercy Church, Fatima Retreat House at 3 PM on Monday, 03 June 2024.

Type of work

Place

Years

Teaching

St Joseph’s Seminary, Mangalore

1971-1972

Courses and retreats

Fatima Retreat House, Mangalore

1972-1979

Psychotherapy & Counselling Psychology Course

Massachusetts, USA

1979-1981

Courses

Ashirvad, Bangalore

1981-1989

Superior & Director

 

Fatima Retreat House, Mangalore

1989-1990

Superior

 

Westbrooke

1990-1993

Mission Procurator

 

 

1993-2010

Procurator

 

Procurator

Loyola Mandir, Bangalore

 

Inigo Sadan, Bangalore

2010- 2013

 

2013-2017

Library, In charge

Inigo Sadan, Bangalore

2017-2019

Infirmary

Fatima Retreat House, Mangalore

2019-2024

 


Funeral Mass Video Available on: https://www.youtube.com/live/5JHGmWByjwM

Friday, May 24, 2024

St Aloysius Pre-University College, Harihar

                                     

                                           St. Aloysius Pu College, Harihar (2005)  

ST. ALOYSIUS DEGREE COLLEGE

St. Aloysius College, Harihar

St Aloysius Pre-University College is a sister concern of the Mangalore Jesuit Educational Society, which is registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860. St Aloysius College, Mangalore, traces its origins to 1880, when some European Jesuits, who had landed in Mangalore in 1878, started it for the education of youth. The social concern and outreach initiatives of St. Aloysius College took a bold step in 2005 with the establishment of St. Aloysius Pre-University College at Harihar. However, in their initial enthusiasm, the pioneers overlooked some crucial aspects.

The first challenge was the choice of location. Students preferred colleges within the town rather than travelling nearly five kilometres to the new campus. Within two years, enrolment began to dwindle. The rector, Fr. Francis Serrao, had pushed the project forward with characteristic zeal and urgency. While he faced criticism for the haste, he was also appreciated for his bold vision. Institutions in Mangalore had to channel substantial funds to support the Harihar venture. Yet, while the PUC itself was struggling, the idea of a degree college seemed ambitious. Nevertheless, the new building was designed with a future degree college in mind.

During construction, classes were temporarily held in the diocesan school on the parish campus. The first batch of PU students achieved an encouraging result of 85.29%. However, this success did little to increase admissions, which remained meagre. Undeterred, the administrator, Fr. Michael John, was entrusted with purchasing additional land for the institution’s future expansion. In 2009, the spacious new building was completed, and the first principal, Fr. Victor Lobo, shifted the college from its temporary premises to the imposing new campus.

In 2010, degree classes were introduced under the leadership of Fr. Vincent Pinto as principal, with an initial enrolment of only 133 students and 27 staff members. A ladies’ hostel was built to attract girls from rural areas, with a capacity for 100 students. Yet, in 2012, only 25 students joined. That same year, Fr. Anthony Dass succeeded Fr. Victor Lobo as principal of the PU College.

In 2015, as the college celebrated its tenth anniversary, Fr. Santhosh Fernandes took over from Fr. Dass. By 2017, the Degree College, under Fr. Vinod Paul, struggled for survival. One floor of the building was converted into a gents’ hostel to boost enrolment. Despite efforts, even the much-publicized visit of the Superior General, Fr. Arturo Sosa, on February 28, 2018, did not translate into better admissions.

A committee led by Fr. Melwin Mendonca, with members Dr. A. M. Narahari, Fr. Balaraju, and Mr. Manoj Louis, conducted an evaluation in July 2018. Their report prompted a reshuffle of personnel: Fr. Vinod and Fr. Melwyn Lobo were transferred, while Fr. Eric Mathias was appointed community coordinator and principal of the Degree College, assisted by Fr. Pradeep Sequeira as finance officer. They were installed by Rector Fr. Dionysius Vaz on October 31, 2018.

Fr. Eric, with his trademark energy, infused new life into the institutions. By 2019–20, PU admissions had increased by 120, reaching 450 students, while B. Com enrolment grew from just 6 to 44. Incentives such as fee concessions contributed to this growth. Another review team—Fathers Denzil E. Lobo, Melwyn Lobo, and Clifford Sequeira—visited the campus in August 2019. Their report concluded that the prospects of sustaining the Degree College were bleak. After due process, the Degree College was formally closed in 2021. For a time, the imposing multi-storeyed building stood as a mute monument of flawed discernment and misplaced hopes.

Meanwhile, a new idea germinated in Fr. Eric’s fertile mind: starting a CBSE school. With determination, he rallied support from staff, fellow Jesuits, and eventually the Province. The Provincial could not withstand the verbal bombardment of assured glorious future . However, he insisted on a period of reflection and discernment before making a final decision. The proposal, endorsed by the rector of SAC Mangalore, Fr. Melwin Pinto, was finally approved.

In February 2024, permission was granted to start a CBSE school. On June 25, 2024, St. Aloysius International School was inaugurated by the Honourable Governor of Karnataka, Sri Thawar Chand Gehlot, and blessed by Bishop Francis Serrao. Other dignitaries included Provincial Fr. Dion Vaz, Rector Fr. Melwin Pinto, and several public officials. The day resounded with pride as the Province celebrated its first international school.

ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY, BENGALURU

ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY, BENGALURU


There is a name that has echoed in our country for a century and a half. The name has been associated with lionhearted freedom fighters, distinguished scientists and innovators, administrators, entrepreneurs, engineers, teachers, sportspersons, doctors, and social workers. political activists, actors, writers, journalists, and a host of other vocations. A name synonymous with success with a purpose: that name ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY.

From its founding as St Joseph's College in 1882 to its upgrade to St Joseph's College (Autonomous) in 2005 and now as St Joseph's University in 2022. A new name with new ideas, renewed commitment and a renewed spirit but spearheaded by the same time-tested value system, we are St Joseph's University, the first-of-its-kind Public Private-Partnership University in India upgraded under Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) 2.0 by the former Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) (Now Ministry of Education), Government of India. The University being India's first Public Private-Partnership was inaugurated by the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, on September 27, 2022. SJU is the third Jesuit University in India and one of the country's largest Jesuit educational institutions. 

The French Christian priests belonging to the Paris-based Foreign Mission came to Bangalore in 1882 and established St Joseph's College. In 1937, the management of the institution was transferred to the Society of Jesus or the Jesuits and came to be registered under the Bangalore Jesuit Educational Society (BJES). The Society of Jesus is a Catholic religious order established in 1534 by St Ignatius of Loyola, a former Spanish soldier who devoted his life to the service of God and humanity. With a presence in over 112 nations across six continents, the Jesuits operate more than 80 universities and several educational institutions, including colleges and schools. 

During its 142-year history, it has achieved several significant milestones. Initially affiliated with the University of Madras, it later became affiliated with the Mysore and Bangalore universities. In 1986, St Joseph's College became the first affiliated college in Karnataka to offer postgraduate programmes. Two years later, it established the first research centre in the state, and in 2005, it was one of only five colleges in Karnataka to receive academic autonomy. The college was honoured with the College of Excellence title and has undergone four NAAC cycles and was reaccredited A++ by NAAC with a CGPA score of 3.79/4, the highest rating in the country. In February 2021, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council passed the St Joseph's University Bill. The University is organised into 9 Schools, each with its own Dean in charge of academic affairs. These schools include the School of Information Technology, School of Communication and Media Studies, School of Languages and Literature, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Business, School of Social Work, School of Physical Sciences, School of Life Sciences, and School of Chemical Sciences. Additionally, the Research Centre offers PhD programmes. The University aims to develop individuals who are committed to serving others. 

To this end, apart from voluntary programmes offered through NSS and NCC, it provides opportunities for students to participate in social action programmes and extension activities. The Outreach Programme called "Bembala" is mandatory for all students and is included in the basic curriculum. A three-day programme called "lgnitors" addresses social issues such as injustice and poverty, and is open to all students. The University also organises various initiatives, including visits to old age homes, AIDS hospices, and government schools. The children of graveyard workers are also provided with classes. Over 1,200 students have taught in government schools, and over 1,500 recycled notebooks have been distributed to orphanages. Furthermore, SJU has adopted 10 villages in North Karnataka, and around 500 students every year have pledged to donate their organs. The administration of our university provides scholarships to students at various levels, with amounts of up to one crore given every year. 

In addition, we are able to provide a total of two crore twenty-seven lakhs from other scholarship funds. The student council organises many cultural events in campus. The Placement Cell plays an active role in facilitating campus recruitment for students. Through it, students are notified about job opportunities and internships. In the previous year, 551 undergraduate students were placed with the highest compensation package of Rs. 23,00,000, while 351 postgraduate students were placed with the highest compensation package of Rs. 13,00,000. The student progression moving towards higher education is at 80% in the undergraduates. The University offers international exchange programmes. There are state-of-the-art laboratories and research collaboration laboratories in the campus. Our campus is committed to being eco-friendly and implementing various green practices. During peak hours, we generate 425 KWh of power solely from solar energy, which won us the "Power Award" for being the first in the state to adopt rooftop solar technology. The University Library is one of the best in the state. From its historic inception as a Jesuit institution to becoming India's first Public-Private-Partnership University.

Source is:  The Week, Vol. 42 (2024) 21, Pages 54-55. 

Friday, May 10, 2024

Rest in Peace Fr Hilario Fernandes SJ


FR HILARIO FERNANDES SJ

Born: 14.01.1931

Joined SJ: 11.06.1951

Ordained: 31.03.1964

Died: 10.05.2024

Fr Hilario Fernandes SJ, aged 93 with 72 fruitful years in the Society of Jesus went to his eternal abode around 8.45 PM on 10 May 2024 at Mount St Joseph, Bengaluru. 
Fr Hilario was truly a man of the heart because of which he touched the hearts and lives of so many Jesuits, religious and the laity. He was a formator both in the province and in Singapore and his forte was Cura personalis. He came across to one and all as a perfect gentleman: gentle, decent, peaceful, and loath to hurt anyone, not even the most difficult people. His love for the Society of Jesus, his knowledge and appreciation of Ignatian Spirituality, his wide general knowledge and his rich repertoire of humorous anecdotes made him a much sought-after and well-appreciated Jesuit. His love of books, his artistic temperament and his love for literature both secular and spiritual had been important factors in making him a well-integrated Jesuit. During his earthly sojourn he shared passionately his companionship with the Lord and may he now in his heavenly sojourn enjoy the eternal companionship of his Master and Lord. 

Funeral Mass Video Available on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWt0TD8mGFc&t=10s

Type of Work

Place

Years

Juniorate Director

Mount St Joseph (MSJ), Bengaluru

1968-69

Teaching

St Joseph’s Boys’ High School, Bengaluru

1969-74

Vice-Rector

St Joseph’s College, Bengaluru

1973-74

Staff

Sadhana, Lonavala

1974-75

Novice Master

MSJ, Bengaluru

1975-80

Counselling

Ashirvad, Bengaluru

1980-86

Spiritual Director

De Nobili College, Pune

1986-89

Socius to Novice Master, director of counselling

Singapore

1989-99

Superior

Ashirvad, Bengaluru

1999-2000

Retreat Ministry

Dhyanashrama – MSJ, Bengaluru

2000-2019

Counselling

Inigo Sadan, Bengaluru

2019-20

Retreat Ministry

Dhyanashrama – MSJ, Bengaluru

2020-2024