12th July 2022 marked the launch of the Golden Jubilee year celebrations of St. Teresa's Institute of Education. Being grateful to the Lord, for His abundant blessings on the Institute, what better way to start this auspicious occasion than thanking the Lord through the Eucharistic celebration. The planning of the inaugural function of the Golden Jubilee celebrations took shape under the valuable guidance of Our Manager Sr. Wilma Mendes, our Principal Dr. Sr. Tanuja Waghmare, Sr. Clare D’souza and Prof. Dr. Giselle D'Souza making it a meaningful and memorable event. Special badges were prepared for the attendees to mark the significance of this momentous occasion. The Liturgical service was held at the Holy Chapel of the Convent building on 12th July 2022 at 10:00 am.

The Celebration commenced by welcoming the gathering followed by a solemn procession of our 50 student teachers and staff who offered 50 lamps symbolising the 50 glorious years as they walked up to the altar. The Student council members held five flags representing each of the five decades of triumph and success of S.T.I.E. The General Secretary Natasha Fernandes held the flag bearing the new college logo conceptualised and created by Prof. Dr. Giselle D’souza, embodying the college vision and mission statements and based on the ideals of the patron Saint of the Institution-St. Teresa of Avila. The hymns sung by the melodious choir composed of student teachers set the tempo for the occasion filling the chapel with their angelic voices. The student teachers performed a prayer dance to the lyrics of "Nada de Turbe" as a tribute to our patroness, St. Teresa of Avila. With the blessings of our patroness, the scroll with the Golden Jubilee logo was unfolded by Our Principal, Dr. Sr. Tanuja Waghmare, and Rev.Fr. Francis Carvalho, the celebrant of the Eucharistic celebration. Our Principal, Dr. Sr. Tanuja Waghmare read the introduction before the Mass which was followed by Our Manager, Sr. Wilma Mendes sharing the Golden Jubilee message sent by Mother General Sr. Mary Frances.

After the Gospel reading, preaching, and reflection on the Word of God by Rev. Fr. Francis, we offered our special intentions to the Lord in the form of prayers of the faithful done by our student teachers. The Eucharistic Celebration was followed by our Manager Sr. Wilma Mendes, Principal and Faculty heading towards the school grounds where the flag hoisting was organised. The flag was hoisted and the College Anthem played. The program ended after the scrumptious snacks were distributed to all. Each member of the Student Council played an important role in executing the celebrations with finesse and team spirit. The Eucharistic celebration was indeed a blessed way to celebrate the commencement of the Golden Jubilee year of S.T.I.E. We look forward to making this year a memorable one!