A Platinum Jubilee is a memorable occasion to glance back at the countless blessings God has showered on the St. Philomena Institution. Along with the sisters of the Province it is my pleasure to offer warm wishes and felicitations to the management, the staff and the students for the seventy five glorious years of fruitful and selfless service in the field of education and preparing the young girls to be responsible citizens of our mother land. This Institution not only imparted knowledge, but formed the young minds to face the world of tomorrow.

The students in turn have learnt human and moral values to uphold the dignity of each person and to build value based families in the society and to make this world a better place to live in. The motto of the school “Through Virtue to Victory” has inspired countless students to become persons for others, thus to become daring leaders in the society standing for truth and justice. The heroism of our pioneers lingers in your hearts in order to be faithful to the founding charism keeping ever alive the flame of charity.

Their burning zeal and dynamic force may rekindle your courage and joy to continue your service of charity for the young girls. As I was part of this philomenite family I feel immensely proud to rejoice with you and recall the marvels of the Lord and his accompaniment during these platinum years and launch into new initiatives to start the web of your institution. I congratulate and appreciate the management and staff for your relentless efforts to mould the young hearts and prepare a fertile ground to sow the seeds of moral values.

This jubilee is a time for introspection and a time for rededication. May you recommit your life with vitality and creative fidelity for the extension of the Kingdom of God being open to the signs of the time. The good work that you have begun in Hassan may continue to blossom in the years to come. May St. Bartolomea our foundress enlighten you with wisdom to touch the lives of the young girls to blossom forth as powerful women to bring about change in our society and in the world.