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Former St Aloysius College principal Fr Swebert D'Silva passes away at 68

  •   Thu, Nov 20 2025 02:26:37 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Nov 20: Fr Swebert D'Silva SJ, former principal of St Aloysius College, passed away following a massive cardiac arrest. He was 68.

Fr D'Silva served as the principal of St Aloysius College from 2007 to 2017, contributing significantly to the institution’s academic and administrative growth. 

Fr Swebert D’Silva was the former rector and pro-chancellor of St Joseph’s University, Bengaluru. He had earlier served as the director of St Joseph’s College of Law.

A native of Udyavar in Udupi district, he completed his early education in Udyavar before pursuing a BSc at St Aloysius College, Mangaluru. He went on to complete his MSc at Loyola College, Chennai, and an MPhil at Madras Christian College, Tambaram. He undertook his theological studies at Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune, and studied philosophy at Sacred Heart College, Satya Nilayam, Chennai.

He was currently serving as the director of Arrupe Nivas, Bengaluru.

Having served in the field of education for many years, he was regarded as a distinguished and influential educationist.

 

 

 

 
  

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  • Ina Carmelita D'Souza, Thottam

    Thu, Nov 20 2025

    Very sad to learn that Fr Swebert is no more. Too early to go. May he rest in peace with God 🙏

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  • Manoj, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 20 2025

    Rest in Peace Dear Father Swebert.

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  • John Fernandes, Bantwal

    Thu, Nov 20 2025

    Fr. Sweebert is a friend from my college days. we studied PUC together at St. Aloysius college and lived in the Loyola hostel. Later he became a family fiend I am deeply saddened at his sudden passing. like losing a family member

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  • Michael D’Souza, Udyavara / Mumbai

    Thu, Nov 20 2025

    May his soul Rest in Eternal peace

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  • Anthony D Silva, Udyavara, Fujairah UAE

    Thu, Nov 20 2025

    May Fr. Swebert soul rest in eternal peace. So sad that we have lost a learned, caring and kind priest. Heartfelt condolences to his dear ones.

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  • Peter Pereira, Mangalore/ Dubai

    Thu, Nov 20 2025

    Dear members of the bereaved family and members of the Jesuit community, Heartfelt sympathies on the sad demise of Fr. Swebert. May God grant his soul eternal rest and may his soul rest in peace. Your's in grief, Bryan, Ashima and Peter

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  • Mithun, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 20 2025

    He was my principle during my PU days .Rest in peace.

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  • Stephen Quadros Permude, Kaikamba

    Thu, Nov 20 2025

    Shocking Son of renowned Konkani poet Rann Udyavar (Henry Dsilva ) May his Soul Rest in Peace

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  • SATHISH VAS, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 20 2025

    May his Soul Rest in Peace.

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  • Ivan Fernandes, Ashoknagar / Dubai

    Thu, Nov 20 2025

    I am deeply saddened by the passing of Fr. Swebert D’Silva, SJ. I was fortunate to know him both at St Aloysius College and later at St Joseph’s, where his leadership, wisdom, and kindness left a lasting impact on everyone around him. His passion for education and his genuine care for people will always be remembered. May his noble soul rest in eternal peace.

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  • Ferns, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 20 2025

    Sad... Rest in peace dear Father...

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