Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of the Nursing College under St. Joseph's Hospital Trust, Manjummel:

On February 23, 2025, at 5:30 PM, the foundation stone laying ceremony for the new venture—the Nursing College under St. Joseph's Hospital Trust, Manjummel—was held.

The Associate Director of the hospital, Fr. Jinson Rodrigues, welcomed everyone.

Dr. Augustine Mullur conducted the blessing ceremony of the foundation stone.

The chief guest, Hon. Shri P. Rajeev, Minister for Industries, Law, and Coir, Government of Kerala, laid the foundation stone. In his address, he expressed his best wishes, stating that every building where he laid the foundation stone had achieved great success, and he hoped this Nursing College would also rise to great heights. He also assured his complete support for the project.

Dr. Sneha Reddy, CEO and Founder of Sneha Reddy Foundation and a distinguished guest, shared insights about upcoming collaborative initiatives with St. Joseph's Hospital to support underprivileged patients. Following this, she handed over a Letter of Interest (LOI) to the hospital’s director, Fr. Lalju Polparambil, in the presence of all dignitaries. She expressed her willingness to work together more closely with the hospital in the future.

Fr. Anuprathap, Associate Director of the hospital, delivered the vote of thanks.

As a gesture symbolizing unity with nature and environmental responsibility in the field of healthcare, an eco-friendly movement was launched by planting trees with the slogans:

• "Join hands with the earth, plant a tree."

• "Grow a tree, grow the future."

The following dignitaries and guests graced the occasion:

• Kalamassery Municipality Chairperson Mrs. Seema Kannan

• Eloor Municipality Chairman Mr. A.D. Sujil

• Kalamassery Standing Committee Chairman (Health) Mr. Nishad

• Ward Councillor Mrs. Pius Felix

• St. Pius Parish Vicar Fr. Felix Chullikkal

• Hospital Associate Directors Fr. Jinson Rodrigues and Fr. Anuprathap

• Medical Superintendent Dr. M.N. Venkiteswaran

• Hospital Administrator Mrs. Celine Mathew

• Nursing Superintendent Sr. Sangeetha

• St. Pius Tenth Province Councillors

• Other priests, sisters, doctors, hospital staff, and members of the Sundaragiri Royal Residence Association