By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Aug 28: The year-long centenary celebration of St. Edmund’s College, Shillong concluded on Tuesday.
In his address during the closing ceremony held at the college auditorium, Archbishop of Shillong Diocese, Rev Victor Lyngdoh said the pioneers of the college had a very strong vision for the institute which stood tall and faced the challenges of life.
He said the college has remained strong all along. He said 100 years is not a sign of old age but of maturity, experience, efficiency and growth.
He expressed his gratitude to Edmund Rice, who is the founder of the CFC congregation, and to all members of the congregation of Christian Brothers.
“Let me place on record the gratitude toward the members of their congregation, past and present, as well as the faculty (members) of the institution for the contribution in the field of education in the state and the nation as a whole,” Rev Lyngdoh said.
He said they do yeoman service to humanity by educating everyone who comes to the doors of St. Edmund’s institution.
The Archbishop of Shillong Diocese said many achieved greatness because of committed service. He advised the students to strive for the best in life and aim at the big star.
On the occasion, Rev Lyngdoh released the cover of the Edmundian Centenary Special Zone and the centenary edition magazines of Economics and Physics departments.
Others who spoke on the occasion included Centenary Celebrations Committee chairman, Br. EV Miranda and principal of the college, Br. (Dr) Simon Coelho. The report of the year-long celebrations was also read out.
The centenary celebration began on November 5 last year. This is Meghalaya’s oldest college.
