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Mysore : “All is Grace” Pushpashrama the institute of Philosophy and religion Naidunagar, Mysuru, celebrated the 50 Golden  years on the 27th of September. The thanksgiving mass was offered at 10.00 A.M. presided over by Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Vazapilly the Bishop of Mysore. “O give thanks to the Lord” was the voice echoing from all religious and clergy gathered. 

Thereafter celebration continued with felicitation and cultural programme at the auditorium. The guest of honour was Rev. Fr. Saverio Cannistra the Superior General of the Discalced Carmelite Order. The stage was shared with him by another two dignitaries namely Rev. Fr. Johannes Gorantla the Definitor General and Rev. Fr. Charles Serrao the Provincial. The students of Flos Carmeli School invoked the presence of God through prayer dance. Rev. Fr. Alfred Menezes the Rector, welcomed the guests.

Thereafter a short video was presented which took everyone down the memory lane thus showing a glimpse of the growth of Pushpashrama from its humble beginnings. The previous superiors who had slogged for its development were not forgotten but duely acknowledged and felicitated.

Fr. Oswald Crasta introduced the dignitaries and they were felicitated. The brothers presented the dance and entertained the guests. There was a special acknowledgement of the service rendered by Fr. Paul D’ Souza who served the institute for more than 25 years as a professor of philosophy. The vote of thanks was delivered by Fr. Ronald D’ Souza, the scholastics sang the Pushpashrama anthem, Rev. Fr. Johannes prayed grace before meals and thus the celebration concluded with the fellowship meal.