Mysuru: Marking 80 years of its journey in education, faith, service and excellence, St. Philomena’s College at Bannimantap will be hosting Oak Jubilee with Eucharistic celebration at the College’s indoor stadium on Oct. 9 at 10.30 am followed by the valedictory at 5.30 pm.

The Eucharistic celebration will be presided by Bishop of Mysore Diocese Most Rev. Dr. Francis Serrao SJ.

Bishop-Emeritus Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Antony Vazhapilly, Mandya Bishop Mar Sebastian Adayanthrath, Salem Bishop Most Rev. Dr. Arulselvam Rayappan and Belthangady Bishop Mar James Patteril CMF will be present on the occasion.

The valedictory function will be presided by Mysore Diocese Educational Society (MDES) Vice-President and Vicar General Rev. Msgr. M. Anthappa.

Bishop-Emeritus Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Antony Vazhapilly, MDES Secretary Rev. Fr. Edward Saldanha and Belthangady Bishop Mar James Patteril CMF will be present.

Distinguished alumnus, Founder Vice-Chancellor of Bangalore City University and Chairman of Karnataka Christian Community Development Corporation Prof. Dr. S. Japhet will be the chief guest while Salem Bishop Most. Rev. Dr. Arulselvam Rayappan will be the guest of honour.