News: Spread The Light - A Philanthropy Initiative of the Xaverians on the occasion of Diwali Festival 2024
Posted On : 07-11-2024 | Date & Time: .

Spread The Light - A Philanthropy Initiative of the Xaverians on the occasion of Diwali Festival 2024

There is a saying, "The more we let our lights shine, the more love and light we see in the world around us." Under the inspiration and guidance of Rev. Fr. Dr. Dominic Savio SJ, Principal of St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata and President, St. Xavier's College (Calcutta) Alumni Association, the flagship Philanthropic Initiative of SXCCAA namely Spread the Light was organized at the College premises on Saturday, 2nd November 2024. Inmates of 3 NGOs namely Nirmal Hriday - Missionaries of Charity, Shoishob - The Foundation of Children and Srijan Harinavi were invited on this auspicious occasion and considerable quantities of dry ration, daily essential items and ready edibles were distributed to each of these organizations as festive gifts.

Father Principal handed over all the gift items to the beneficiaries himself along with Vice Principals Rev. Fr. Dr. Joseph Kulandai SJ, Rev. Fr. Dr. Peter Arockiam SJ and other Fathers namely Rev. Fr. M. Arockswamy SJ, Rev. Fr. Joseph Raj SJ, accompanied by Firdausul Hasan, Honorary Secretary of SXCCAA along with of Governing Council members and members of the Association.

In his speech, Father Principal expressed his gratitude to all the NGOs who could be a apart of this wonderful initiative as well as SXCCAA members who came for with considerable contributions and donations, in making this program meaningful and memorable.