The west zone chapter of the SXCCAA celebrated its 6th foundation day in Mumbai on the auspicious day of the Bengali New Year on the 14th of April, 2012 in Mumbai. Rev. Fr. Dr. J. Felix Raj, SJ, President of SXCCAA and Principal St. Xavier’s, College Calcutta led a contingent of 14 Xaverians to grace the occasion. Xaverians from other chapters of the SXCCAA were also present.
The annual event is one of the most sought after in the calendar of the local Xaverians who attended in numbers to renew their bonds with their alma mater and forge friendships in the spirit of Nihil Ultra.
Rev.Fr. Dr. J. Felix Raj, SJ, pointed out the importance of such bonding events, thanked the organizers for their good work around the year and the blessed the gathering. He also talked about the long strides that the alumni movement in St. Xavier’s is taking, moving on to the farthest flungs of the world, spreading the spirit, touching lives and illuminating souls.
Mr Sanjay Goel, Convener of the West Zone Chapter welcomed the assembled guests and led the assembled Xaverians to take the vow of rededicating themselves as “men and women for others”. Mr. Firdausul Hasan, Hon. Secretary, SXCCAA in his vote of thanks talked about the upcoming programs of the SXCCAA and invited the west zone members to take part in full strength, starting with Beyond Boundaries III, which is slated to be held in Singapore in May 2012.
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