Lamp Lighting ceremony of the 22^nd batch B. Sc Nursing students at Kattappana.

On 3^rd February in the Afternoon at 02.30 p.m. St. John’s College of Nursing celebrated the Lamp lighting ceremony of the 22^nd Batch B. Sc Nursing students. There are 70 students this year as our college got permission to increase the number of seats from 60 to 70. Prior General Most Rev. Bro. Pascal Ahodegnon has delivered the keynote address. Rev. Dr. Sr. Teslin Joseph, Provincial Superior of the Sacred Heart Congregation, Nava Jyothi Province, Idukki has inaugurated the function. Bro. George Kizhakkenath, Provincial of the Indian province was the president of the function. All the dignitaries were welcomed by a music band of the college and lead them all to the auditorium including the newly joined nursing students and their parents and relatives.

College of Nursing Principal, Professor Madam Ann Mary welcomed the gathering and Bro. Baiju Valuparampil the director of the Nursing college, Mr. Jacob Korah, the Manager and Financial Coordinator, Medical Director Dr. Bharathi Mohan and Bro. Vincent Kochamkunnel felicitated the newly admitted students. Vice principal Professor Shiny Joseph thanked the dignitaries and the whole gathering for their participation. After the function everybody got coffee and snacks

Blessing and Inauguration of the new St. John of God Autism Centre at Velloor.

On 4^th February, St. John of God Centre at Velloor marked another milestone in the history of the Centre by opening a new Autism Block. It was celebrated with great enthusiasm and inclusiveness. There were representatives from all spheres of life, religious leaders, representatives from other communities and centers of the Order, all gathered to mark the beginning of a new era in autism care and support. Among the dignitaries there were Brothers and Co-workers from Korea, Spain, France, Austria, Germany, Italy and Vatican pharmacy.  Mar Thomas Tharayil, the Archbishop of Changanacherry, blessed the building and Our Prior General Most Rev. Bro. Pascal Ahodegnon inaugurated the building. Madam de Polignac, President of Association pour l'Aide aux Jeunes Infirmes et aux Personnes Handicapées (AAJI), unveiled the inaugural plaque, symbolizing the center’s official opening. This momentous act received applause and appreciation from the attendees. Madam de Polignac has contributed a substantial amount to the completion of the building other than the financial support from the general curia through the annual campaign of our Prior General.

The function started at 04 p.m., with the unveiling of the plaque, the inauguration of the building by cutting the ribbon by our Prior General Most Rev. Bro. Pascal Ahodegnon and in his address, he emphasized the commitment of the Hospitaller Order to providing quality care and support to children with autism and their families. The blessing of the building was held by the Archbishop Mar Thomas Tharayil. Then during the public function Archbishop Mar Thomas Tharayil delivered his benedictory address, invoking divine guidance and support for the success of the centre. His words inspired the audience, emphasizing the moral and social responsibility of society in supporting individuals with autism. The local MLA (member of Legislative Assembly) Mr. Chandy Oommen presided over the function. Many dignitaries felicitated the Centre for taking such initiatives. Provincial Bro. George Kizhakkenath welcomed all the dignitaries and the public and Bro. Francis Mannaparampil thanked everyone for their participation. The event concluded with a gathering where guests were served tea and snacks, providing an opportunity for informal discussions and networking. The inauguration of the St. John of God Autism centre, Velloor, marks a significant step forward in autism care and stands as a testament to the collective efforts of the community in fostering an inclusive society. The purpose of the new autism block is the early detection and intervention for the autism children.

Blessing and Inauguration of the new St. John of God Care Home, Vellervally, Kannur.

On 6^th February 2025 the Indian province opened a new service for the elderly called St. John of God care Home at Vellervally, in the district of Kannur. The centre can accommodate 20 elderly people. This is a paying old age home. All the visiting guests from abroad took part in the blessing and inauguration. The inauguration and blessing of the building and the blessing of the chapel began at 02.30 p.m. It started with official inauguration of the St. John of God care home by cutting the ribbon by Rev. Bro. Eberhard Michl, the provincial councilor of the Bavarian province and the Superior of the Munich Community. The community building was inaugurated jointly by cutting the ribbon by our Prior General Most Rev. Bro. Pascal Ahodegnon and Bro. Eberhard Michl. Emeritus Bishop Mar George Njaralakkattu, Bishop of Thalassery blessed the building and the chapel. After the blessing of the chapel the Holy mass is celebrated by the Emeritus Bishop Mar George Njaralakkattu, con celebrated by the Priests of the Order Bro. Saji Mullankuzhy, the General councilor for Europe and Bro. Francis Mannaparampil, Director of St. John of God centre, Velloor. After the Mass unveiling of the plaque was held by Prior General Most Rev. Bro. Pascal Ahodegnon and Rev. Bro. Eberhard Michl, representative of the Bavarian Province jointly, which marks the official opening of the Care Home.

After the mass there was a public Meeting. During the meeting Emeritus Bishop presided over the meeting and our Prior General Most Rev. Bro. Pascal inaugurated the function. Other dignitaries felicitated the Management of the Care Homer. Bro. George Kizhakkenath, the Provincial of St. Thomas Province welcomed all guests from abroad and within the province. Bro. Antony Palamattom, the Director of the new Centre thanked everyone who were present. The workers who constructed the building were also honored during the meeting. A good number of Brothers and Co-Workers came from other communities and institutions, and they took part all events. After the meeting everyone was served a delicious meal to mark the celebration. The construction of the building was financed by the Bavarian Province. Madam de Polignac also donated an amount to complete the building.