It is with profound sorrow and aching hearts that we bid farewell to Fr. Joseph Gauci Sacco, a priest who dedicated over five decades of his life to serving the Santals, the largest tribe in India. Fr. Gauci Sacco breathed his last on the 27th of June, 2023, at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering faith, boundless compassion, and unyielding commitment to his calling.

Fr. Gauci Sacco was not only a priest but also a beacon of hope and solace for the Santal community. Hailing from Malta, he embraced his sacred duty and was ordained on that fateful day of March 19, 1966, at the College of St. Mary's, nestled amidst the majestic Himalayan mountains in Kurseong, India. From that moment forward, his life became an extraordinary journey of selfless service, walking hand in hand with the Santals, sharing the love and compassion of God.

APX AGM , Saturday 17 June , kickstarting the calendar year 2023-24

APX ( Association of Past Xavierites, St. Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall Ahmedabad) celebrated World Environment Day on the school campus.

Shri Akhilesh kumar IRS , Shri Shravan Ram IRS, Joint commissioner Shri Parashmani Tripathi IRS, Deputy Commissioner CGST, Ahmedabad Zone were present along with Fr Francis Mcwan SJ the manager and APX Chairman, Principal Ms.Jasmine Jacob ( High School ) & Ms Laxmi ma’am ( in charge of the Primary ) school teachers and students also were present with the APX members.

The management, staff, students, alumni/ae & parents/benefactors are the stakeholders & collaborators, the foundation on which the institute flourishes.

As part of the diamond jubilee celebrations, St. Xavier's School, Anand, organized a reunion of past students. Nearly 500 former students from the institution had gathered to converse and relive their past school days.

Congratulations to Fr. Noel Parmar and his team members, who worked tirelessly to make this event a big success and unforgettable experience.

Provincial Fr Durai, PCA and JAAG as well as TEXAS Chairman Fr Sudhir, JAAI WZ President Vivek Gandhi , APX President Shridhar Derasari former Provincial Fr Francis Parmar attended.

Doranda Old Xaverians (DOX), the Alumni association of St. Xavier's School, Doranda organized a Blood donation camp at St. Xavier's School on 26th May, 2023.

41 units of blood were donated by Members and their friends. Special congratulations to the Batch of 2002 for bringing in more than 10 donors in the camp held today. The blood collected will go to the day care center of Sadar Hospital for the Kids suffering from Thalassemia.

We place on records our sincere gratitude to one of our Benefactors, Mr. Makarand Lele, an Alumnus of St. Vincent’s High School & Junior College, Pune, Batch of 1978, residing in UK and hails from Pune.

Makarand Lele’s short visit to Pune, caught the eyes of Fr. Francis Patekar SJ, Principal of St. Vincent’s High School, who without a blink of an eye recognised this great Philanthropist for his good deeds & Felicitated Makarand in the presence of Fr. Raja, SJ, Vice Principal & Mr. Santosh Naik, Supervisor.

Makarand till date has donated Rs. 10 Lakhs and has been a great influencer too.

He has donated towards School Fees for the poor, needy and deserving students of our school, the School Library, Medical Assistance and the Ignatian Year Housing Project.

To commemorate the esteemed Founder Principal, Rev. Fr. Roland Ghrilando SJ, the Sahibganj Old Xaverians Association organized a successful blood donation camp on May 17, 2023, coinciding with his birth anniversary. This gathering witnessed an inspiring number of dedicated participants who generously donated blood, exemplifying the virtues of selflessness and compassion, which are essential for saving lives.

The primary objective of the blood donation camp was to pay homage to the lasting legacy of Rev. Fr. Roland Ghrilando SJ, whose unwavering dedication and visionary leadership continue to inspire the school community. This gathering served as a tribute to his invaluable contributions while emphasizing the importance of extending support to those in need.

We were honored to have Dr. Ramdev Paswan, Civil Surgeon, grace the occasion as the Chief Guest, offering invaluable support and encouragement. Dr. Devesh Kumar, esteemed Guest of Honour, and Dr. Mukesh

We are pleased to share that the Sahibganj Old Xaverians Association organized a reunion for our alumni at St. Xavier's College, Kolkata today, and it turned out to be a successful event. The reunion provided a wonderful opportunity for our alumni to reconnect with old friends and reminisce about their school days. The event was held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and was attended by a significant number of Xaverians from various batches.

Our alumni were overjoyed to catch up with their former classmates and teachers, share stories and experiences, and celebrate the bond we share as members of the Xaverian family. The event was filled with laughter, joy, and plenty of cherished memories as alumni shared their experiences and caught up with one another.

We also officially recognized a WhatsApp Group for Kolkata alumni, which is an excellent way for us to stay connected and continue our conversations beyond the reunion.

Osteoporosis Camp was held at Loyola High School, Margao on Sunday, May 07, 2023. Prof Edmund Frank Vice President JAAI participated.

Prof Edmund Frank, Vice President of JAAI arrived at noon here on Saturday, May 05, 2023.

We proceeded to Loyola High School, Margao where we had an impromptu and informal meeting with a few of the Managing Committee Members of LESA.

Later we had a meeting in the evening at my place where Mr. Francis Xavier da Costa, Past President of JAAI WEST ZONE participated

It was a meaningful deliberation ranging from our role over the next three years and thereafter culminating in the National Congress at Goa.