St. Philomena College was based by Msgr Antony Patrao who felt that a Faculty in this part of the state would save the individuals of the inconvenience of moving to distant places for larger education. He got down to understand his dream and the mission was completed in the year 1958.
Since its inception, the College has been growing steadily. The quantitative progress has been supplemented by undiluted quality. The School has been imparting greater educationto the youth drawn from far and wide. Students are enrolled without discrimination. Msgr Patrao tended the Establishment with motherly care. His instance was emulated by his successors. Resultantly the College has earned a reputation by virtue of its disciplined functioning and its achievements within the academic subject in addition to in the disciplineof sports activities and games. Primarily based on its infrastructure, studying resources and achievements, the College has been re-accredited by NAAC with “A” Grade.
Since its inception, the College has been growing steadily. The quantitative progress has been supplemented by undiluted quality. The School has been imparting greater educationto the youth drawn from far and wide. Students are enrolled without discrimination. Msgr Patrao tended the Establishment with motherly care. His instance was emulated by his successors. Resultantly the College has earned a reputation by virtue of its disciplined functioning and its achievements within the academic subject in addition to in the disciplineof sports activities and games. Primarily based on its infrastructure, studying resources and achievements, the College has been re-accredited by NAAC with “A” Grade.
Msgr. Antony Patrao was born on 10-12-1901 in Mangalore. He Studied at St. Aloysius School, Mangalore. Later he joined St. Joseph’s Seminary, Jeppu, Mangalore. He was ordained a priest on 03-12-1927. He was appointed as Parish Priest of Mai De Deus Church, Puttur on 08-10-1939. He became a family title in Puttur as he devoted himself for the welfare of the people. He was an excellent philanthropist and visionary.
He Founded following institutions in Puttur :
Mai De Deus Primary School
St. Victor Ladies’ High School
St. Philomena High School
St. Philomena College
St. Victor English Medium College
Fr. Patrao Hosptial
After main a helpful life dedicated wholly to the welfare of humankind, Msgr. Patrao left for the Heavenly Adobe on 14-05-1975 at the ripe age of 74 years.
He Founded following institutions in Puttur :
Mai De Deus Primary School
St. Victor Ladies’ High School
St. Philomena High School
St. Philomena College
St. Victor English Medium College
Fr. Patrao Hosptial
After main a helpful life dedicated wholly to the welfare of humankind, Msgr. Patrao left for the Heavenly Adobe on 14-05-1975 at the ripe age of 74 years.
