Fr. Leslie Francis, SJ Joins the Jesuits in Heaven

Today 31st July is the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus. Its members are called Jesuits. I am one of them.

On this auspicious day of 31st July 2023 at 6.45 am at the Health Care, Xavier Residence, Alto Porvorim, Goa, Fr. Leslie Francis (10 .02.1931- 31.07.2023), decided to join St. Ignatius and his Jesuit colleagues in heaven. He was 92 years young and the senior most Jesuit of Goa Province. He chose the best day to depart this mother planet Earth. May our Heavenly Father bless him peace and rest.

Fr. Leslie held many responsible offices in the Society of Jesus. He was an intelligent, sharp minded person, good teacher, thinker, lover of sports, and soft spoken gentleman.

Prof.Dr.G.Kannabiran alumnus of St.Joseph’sCollege, Trichy has been appointed as the Director of NAAC . Our hearty congratulations to him.

National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) was established by the UGC in September 1994 at Bangalore for evaluating the performance of the Universities and Colleges in the Country.

The first official meeting of alumni at St. John Berchman's School, Mundli, Tinpahar, was a momentous occasion, signifying a remarkable milestone in the school's rich history. Established in 1939 as a Hindi medium school nestled in the scenic Rajmahal Hills of Jharkhand, India, the institution has always held a special place in the hearts of its primarily tribal students.

The roots of the school can be traced back to the early 20th century when Jesuit missionaries arrived in the Rajmahal Hills. From its modest beginnings as a mission school, it has grown into one of the district's most esteemed vernacular schools, renowned for its exceptional education.

At the core of St. John Berchman's School lies an unwavering commitment to providing top-notch education to the marginalized. It serves as a beacon of hope and a valuable asset to the community, instilling immense pride in its members and embodying the Jesuit mission's dedication to serving the underprivileged.

St. Mary's School Chiro Nagesia tribal kids, one at school assembly and one of kids in class. The new hostel for girls is a great boost to the Nagesia girls, gives them a feeling of self worth, now living in a first class building.

The Nagesias, as you probably know, are a very small tribe, number wise, but in fact the kids are very clever, and those who pass class 8 in our school in Chiro, go on, helped by tribal scholarships, to our High School in Mahuadanr in the valley below Chiro, and some go on to become teachers, nurses.

Because of the poverty of the parents, they cannot pay sufficient fees to support the running costs of the school in Chiro so we depend on generous benefactors, any little helps.

Very best wishes,
Bob Slattery s.j.