Media Release
Mangaluru, Mar 31: Father Muller Charitable Institutions (FMCI) witnessed a day of milestone achievements with the inauguration and blessing of three new establishments, underscoring its continued commitment to academic growth, clinical excellence, and infrastructure development.
The Most Rev Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore diocese and president of FMCI, presided over the ceremonies, joined by Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, director of FMCI, on Tuesday, March 31.
The three establishments inaugurated and blessed were the “Father Muller Complex” at Deralakatte, the new campus of Father Muller College of Allied Health Sciences at Bajjodi, and the relocated 4A Phlebotomy Centre at Kankanady.
Father Muller Complex, Deralakatte
The newly constructed “Father Muller Complex,” located along Deralakatte Main Road adjacent to Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College Hospital, stands as a modern commercial landmark. The inaugural ceremony was graced by U T Khader, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, and Divya Satish Shetty.
U T Khader, in his address, praised the service of Fr Augustus Muller SJ. He noted that FMCI introduced mental and nursing care to the region long before others and continues to provide selfless healing. He also commended the quality of construction, noting that the building did not cut corners and offers a welcoming environment for the public.
The complex, comprising 28 commercial units, is set to house establishments including MCC Bank, Polar Ice Cream, a Puma showroom, and Sangeetha Mobiles.
New Campus for Father Muller College of Allied Health Sciences
A long-cherished vision materialised with the inauguration of the new campus of the Father Muller College of Allied Health Sciences at Bajjodi. The ceremony included the blessing of the statue of St Joseph, followed by the ribbon-cutting by Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha.
Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo highlighted the transformation of the facility into a serene academic environment. He emphasised three essential pillars for student success: language, content, and skills. Bishop Saldanha urged students and faculty to make the most of the state-of-the-art infrastructure to achieve academic excellence.
Renovated 4A Phlebotomy Centre at Kankanady
At Father Muller Medical College Hospital, the relocated and renovated 4A Phlebotomy Centre was inaugurated. Shifted from the Utility Building to the ground floor of the hospital’s front façade, the centre now offers improved accessibility for outpatients and health check-up beneficiaries.
Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo noted that the upgraded facility would significantly contribute to patient comfort and satisfaction.
The events were attended by several dignitaries including Fr Donald Nilesh Crasta, administrator, FMHMCH; Fr Ashwin Lawrence Crasta, assistant administrator; Dr Shivashankar A R, principal of FMCOAHS; and Dr Kelvin Pais, liaison officer, FMCI.