It was with immense joy and great pleasure thatKristu Jyoti College, Bengaluru hosted its 56th College day on 25th October 2022. Since the college is dedicated to Christ the light, the day of Deepavali is traditionally celebrated as the college day. The day had its beginning with the Solemn Eucharistic celebration at 9.00 AM in the chapel of KJC presided over by Fr. Shabu Thottumkal SDB, the principal. The mass was concelebrated by the fathers of KJC, Visvadeep, the students and other members from the neighbouring communities.

After short coffee break, the staff and the studentsproceeded towards the auditorium for the academic session. The chief guest of the day was Dr. John Alexander SDB, the Rector and Secretary of Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur. The chief guest delivered the keynote address on theme 'Discernment and Decision Making in the Church: A New Paradigm by Pope Francis.' He spoke about the synodal Church for the 21st century as envisaged by Pope Francis. The students of different courses exhibited their talents and skills through their well-prepared cultural items, like dance, song and message programme. The KJC publications also released its new set of books during the program. The success of the day's event was because of the hard work and meticulous planning of Fr.MahimaiDass, the registrar of KJC and also because of the collaboration of the staff members, capos and the students of KJC. Finally thecelebrations ended a sumptuous meal at 1 PM.

Report by
Br. Ruben James SDB
II BTh