Graduation Ceremony of Father Muller School & College of Nursing and Father Muller College (Speech & Hearing) celebrated
The Father Muller School of Nursing, Father Muller College of Nursing, and Father Muller College (Speech & Hearing), units of the Father Muller Charitable Institutions (FMCI), celebrated their Graduation Ceremony – 2026 with grandeur and solemnity on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 3.00 pm at the Father Muller Convention Centre, Kankanady, Mangaluru.
The ceremony brought together management, distinguished guests, 226 graduands, faculty, parents, and final year students in an atmosphere of pride, accomplishment, and gratitude. The graduation ceremony commenced with a formal academic procession of the graduands, faculty, and dignitaries, setting a dignified tone for the event, and was followed by a floral tribute to the founder, Rev. Fr Augustus Muller SJ.
The programme was presided over by Most Rev. Dr Bernard Moras, Archbishop Emeritus of Bangalore, lending spiritual guidance and blessings to the gathering.
The chief guests were Dr Venkataraja Aithal U., Former Associate Dean and Professor, Manipal College of Health Profession, MAHE, Manipal and Dr Asha P. Shetty, Principal, College of Nursing, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar.
The event was graced by the presence of several dignitaries including:
Rev. Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, Director, FMCI, Rev. Dr Michael L. Santhumayor, Administrator, FMMC, FMCOAHS, FMCOP, Rev. Fr George Jeevan Sequeira, Administrator, FMMCH, Dr Uday Kumar K., Medical Superintendent, FMMCH, Rev. Sr Dr Dhanya Devasia, Principal, FMCON & FMSON, Prof. Cynthia Santhmayor, Principal, FMC (Speech & Hearing), Rev. Sr Nancy Priya Mathais, Chief Nursing Officer, FMMCH, Dr Agnes E.J., Vice Principal FMCON
An invocation marked the beginning of the formal programme through a prayer dance.
Rev. Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, Director, FMCI, welcomed the gathering, introduced the chief guests, and highlighted the legacy, mission, and commitment of the Father Muller Charitable Institutions toward excellence in healthcare education.
Rev. Sr Dhanya Devasia presented the annual report of the School and College of Nursing, while Prof. Cynthia Santhmayor presented the report of the College of Speech and Hearing.
The Chief Guest, Dr Asha P. Shetty Dr Shetty began her address with a feeling of home coming, to her Al Mater where she imbibed the ethos, values and tradition Father Muller College of Nursing taught her. She congratulate ld the graduates for being on the bridge where one side showed the toilet, harwork and sleeplessness whilst the other side shown an ocean of opportunities. Nursing has evolved from mere bedside care to that of administrative, health care quality managers, enterpreneur and researchers. No technology can replace the human touch and commitment of a good nurse.
The Chief Guest, Dr Venkataraja Aithal U., delivered an inspiring Graduation Address and emphasized the importance of enlightened on his association with Father Muller as he worked here for a month under the directorship of Rev. Dr Moras and then moved for his master’s Mysore in 1995. His salary earned could pay the fee and this he remained grateful for the experience he also could get under Dr Dayakar Poonja ENT Surgeon. He asked that offlate during a PG discourse in his college he was astonished at the way a post graduate clinically placed the stroboscope to unveil the vocal chord. He questioned her bachelor’s background learning that she had studied at Fater Muller College. This he said with such was clinical exposure and competent guides all the students and the graduates need to make their name and fame from here. Students and patients are creative. Without creativity innovations stops. A simple pen refill that stopped a leak in a prothesis as the patient could not afford a new one earned him a grant from the government agency on seeking cost affective ways of prothesis provision in speech. All should nome knowledge, skills and innovations, these are the crux to an academic secret.
The Presidential Address by Most Rev. Dr Bernard Moras impressed in Rev. Fr Augustus Miller’s service of the Leprosy and disable in a time where no shelter or care was given to them. This Father Muller institutions was born from love of the sick and suffering humanity and it continues to do so with its nurses, healthcare professionals giving a hand of empathy when it is needed the most. Remember, skills without empathy is of no use. Become a beacon of love and service and all will follow suite. He also reflected on the Brain Drain that is happening in the Nursing and healthcare arena to which the government should glance through providing national and international requirements at a good quality of service. His final remark was for all to heed the words of Christ ‘What you do unto others, you do unto Me’. Be acperson of service, a person of love and a person of harmony.
The highlight of the ceremony was the conferring of graduation certificates to the graduands from Nursing and Speech & Hearing disciplines by the Chief Guests, followed by the administration of professional oaths by the principals of the respective colleges.
Outstanding students were recognized for their academic excellence and outstanding achievements.
Father Muller School of Nursing :
Priya Asmi Dsouza received the prize for highest aggregate in GNM Nursing
Renuka Narasing Gouli, Muriel Cutinha and Anisha Murall Valder, were also honoured for academic distinction across subjects
Father Muller College of Nursing:
Deepa Robert K. emerged as the top awardee and received multiple awards, including the highest aggregate and academic excellence in B.Sc Nursing
Divya Jyothi Crasta and Merlyn Priya Moras were recognized for highest aggregate and academic excellence in P.B.B.Sc and M.Sc Nursing respectively.
Chrishall J Gomes, Shiji Joshi were awarded with subject-wise excellence in B.Sc and P.B.B.Sc Nursing
Several students achieved RGUHS subject ranks, showcasing the institution’s consistent academic excellence at the university level.
Best Dissertation Awards:
Apoorva S. received the Best Dissertation Award for the topic: Effect of Trataka on the Wellbeing of Adolescents Living in Institutionalized Homes at Mangalore, guided by Deepika N.C. & Dr Devina E. Rodrigues (Postgraduate Project)
Deepa Robert and Group received the Best Research Project Award for the topic: Academic Resilience and Mindfulness Among Student Nurses: A Correlational Study, guided by Santhipriya Monteiro (Undergraduate Project)
Father Muller College (Speech & Hearing)
Undergraduates:
Sthuthi S. Kotian is awarded for securing Highest Marks in 1st & 2nd semesters, Bachelor in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (B.ASLP) in the University Examinations held in December – January 2025/ June-July 2025 under Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri, Mangaluru.
Nainika Thomas, is awarded for securing Highest Marks in 3rd & 4th semesters, B.ASLP in the University Examinations held in December – January 2025/ June-July 2025 under Mangalore University
Herlin Meryl Mendonca, is awarded for securing overall Highest Marks in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Semester and bagged 1st Rank in B.ASLP course in the Mangalore University Examinations held in April/May-2022, September/October-2022, February/March-2023, July/August–2023, December 2023/January 2024, July/August 2024 for the year 2021-2025.
Post Graduates:
Reshma is awarded for securing highest marks in 1st& 2nd Semesters, M.Sc. (Audiology) in the University Examinations held in February-March 2025/July-August 2025 under Mangalore University.
Jenin Dsouza is awarded for securing highest marks in 1st & 2nd semesters, M.Sc. SLP in the University Examinations held in February-March 2025/July-August 2025 under Mangalore University.
UG Graduands:
Carol Jevita Lobo, is awarded for securing Highest Marks in 5th & 6th Semesters, B.ASLP) in the University Examinations held in in December – January 2025/ June-July 2025
Carol Jevita Lobo, is awarded for securing overall Highest Marks in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Semesters in B.ASLP in the University Examinations held during the Academic Year 2022-2026 under Mangalore University
PG Graduands:
Hadline Rechael Noronha is awarded for securing Highest Marks in 3rd & 4th semesters, M.Sc. (Audiology) in the University Examinations held in February-March 2025/July-August 2025 under Mangalore University.
Hadline Rechael Noronha is awarded for securing overall Highest Marks in 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th semesters and bagged 1st Rank in M.Sc. (Audiology) course in the Mangalore University Examinations held in February/March -2024, July/August -2024, February/March -2025, July/August -2025 for the academic year 2023-2025.
Neha R. Patil Kulkarni, is awarded for securing Highest Marks in 3rd & 4th semesters, M.Sc. (SLP) in the University Examinations held in February-March 2025/ July-August 2025 under Mangalore University.
Neha R. Patil Kulkarni, is awarded for securing overall Highest Marks in 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th semesters and bagged 1st Rank in M.Sc. (SLP) course in the Mangalore University Examinations held in February/March -2024, July/August -2024, February/March -2025, July/August -2025 for the academic year 2023-2025.
Best Dissertation Awards:
Hadline Rechael Noronha, M.Sc. (Audiology) has been awarded the Best Dissertation Award for the topic titled “Association between temporal processing abilities and listening effort among Musicians and Non-Musicians” under the guidance of Dr Prashasti P. Poovaiah for the year July, 2025.
Diya Jayakara Shetty, M.Sc. (SLP) has been awarded the Best Dissertation Award for the topic titled “A Comparative study on Linguistic Homogeneity: Influence of Kannada – Tulu V/S Kannada – English bilingualism on syntax in school aged children” under the guidance of Prof. Cynthia Santhmayor for the year July, 2025.
Overall Excellence Awards for 2026:
Overall Excellence in B.Sc. Nursing, donated by Fr. Denis Dsa in memory of Mary Dsa was conferred on Reshal Mascarenhas.
Overall Excellence in GNM founded by Superior General, Sisters of Charity was conferred on Manehar Muslima Kasim.
Father Muller College Overall Excellence Award – 2025 Best Outgoing Student of the Year 2022–2026 in B.ASLP is awarded to Carol Jevita Lobo.
The program concluded with a heartfelt response from a graduate of FMCON, and the vote of thanks was delivered by Prof. (Dr) Agnes EJ. The Institutional Anthem rang through the hall after honouring the Post Graduands of Father Muller College while the Indian National Anthem was sung with great fervour marking the proud culmination of the ceremony.
Charitha Lewis, Lecturer, FMCON and Dr Calida Frieda Pinto, Assistant Professor FMCOSH compeered the event.
The Graduation Ceremony 2026 stood as a proud milestone for the graduates and a reaffirmation of the institution’s commitment to nurturing competent and compassionate healthcare professionals. As the graduates step into the professional world, they carry with them the legacy of Father Muller Charitable Institutions—rooted in service, guided by values, and dedicated to the betterment of society.
