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AICUF Initiation Program at Milagres College, Kallianpur

The All India Catholic University Federation (AICUF) Initiation Program was successfully held at Milagres College in Kallianpur on October 27, 2025. The program, which took place in the AV Hall at 3:30 p.m., was attended by students and faculty members. The event aimed to introduce new volunteers to the organization’s mission and values, emphasizing the importance of leadership and community service.

During the inauguration ceremony, Rev. Fr. Pradeep Cardoza, Assistant Priest of Milagres Cathedral, delivered a keynote address, highlighting the core values of AICUF. He stressed that AICUF is built on two fundamental pillars: leadership and community service. Rev. Fr. Cardoza encouraged the volunteers to actively participate in slum visits, rural outreach programs, and awareness campaigns to promote education and combat social evils. He also emphasized the significance of community activities, such as cleaning drives, to foster a sense of social responsibility among the volunteers.

Dr. Vincent Alva, Principal of Milagres College, delivered the presidential address, where he emphasized the concept of "convertism." According to Dr. Alva, convertism involves transforming individuals from bad to good, wrong to right, poor to rich, and uneducated to educated. He also highlighted the importance of prayer in personal and community development, sharing his personal habit of praying daily for 45 minutes. Dr. Alva encouraged the volunteers to cultivate a strong spiritual foundation and to strive for excellence in their endeavors.

The program featured a strong faculty presence, including Mrs. Shylet Mathais, IQAC Coordinator, and Mrs. Amritha, AICUF animator. The event was smoothly conducted by Ms. Sonica Dsouza, a final-year B.Com student, who served as the program’s emcee. Mr. Joel, a final-year BCA student, welcomed the dignitaries, while Ms. Alisha Fernandes, a final-year B.Com student, proposed a vote of thanks. The program concluded with the AICUF anthem, leaving a lasting impact on the volunteers and setting the tone for their future endeavors in community service and leadership development.

Overall, the AICUF Initiation Program was a resounding success, inspiring the volunteers to embody the values of leadership and community service. The program served as a platform for the volunteers to come together and commit themselves to the noble cause of serving others.