News: Interfaith Memorial Service for His Holiness Pope Francis
Posted On : 30-04-2025 | Date & Time: .

Interfaith Memorial Service for His Holiness Pope Francis
Organized by St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata & St. Xavier's College (Autonomous) Kolkata (SXCCAA)
29 April 2025 | Fr. Depelchin Auditorium | 4:00 PM

St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous) Kolkata, in collaboration with the St. Xavier’s College (Calcutta) Alumni Association (SXCCAA), hosted a solemn Interfaith Memorial Service on 29 April 2025 in memory of His Holiness Pope Francis. The event served as a profound tribute to the Pope’s legacy of humility, compassion, and his tireless commitment to peace and interfaith dialogue in the heart of the City of Joy.

The service commenced with a prayer by Rev. Fr. Jeyaraj Veluswamy, Rector of the College. This was followed by moving tributes from Rev. Fr. James Arjen Tete, SJ, Swami Suparnanandaji, Rev. Dr. Dominic Savio, SJ, Mr. Jagmohan Singh Gill, and Dr. Snehasis Sur, each reflecting on Pope Francis’s life, teachings, and global impact.

The program was well attended by Fathers, Brothers, and Sisters of various congregations, along with alumni members, faculty, support staff, students, and distinguished guests. Their presence added solemnity and a sense of unity to the occasion.

The entire service was beautifully curated with meaningful musical pieces, including a special performance by the Calcutta Youth Choir, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere and deepening the sense of reflection and reverence throughout the gathering.

The program was both meaningful and spiritually enriching—an inspiring homage to a spiritual leader who transcended boundaries through love, dialogue, and service.