New principal for 170 year-old-school in Belagavi
Reverend Father Eric Mathias has taken over as the new Principal of St. Paul’s High School in Belagavi, Karnataka. The school, established in 1856, is one of the oldest Catholic convents in the region. Fr. Mathias, with extensive experience in education and community service, emphasized the importance of dreaming big and inspiring others.
- ▪Fr. Eric Mathias assumed charge as Principal on June 4.
- ▪The school was founded in 1856 and is among the oldest in north Karnataka.
- ▪Fr. Mathias has a long history of working in various educational institutions across Karnataka.
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Reverend Father Eric Mathias assumed charge as Principal of St. Paul’s High School in Belagavi, Karnataka on June 4.The school was set up in 1856. It is among the oldest Catholic convents in north Karnataka.The Jesuit priest, who has decades-long experience in educational institutions, hails from Udupi district. He has served as founder and principal of several educational institutions across Karnataka.He has worked in Raichur, Manvi, Mangaluru, Harihar, and Sindagi, among other places. He has founded several NGOs and self-help groups. He has worked extensively for the welfare of Dalits, economically weaker sections and Devadasi communities through initiatives in education, healthcare, drinking water and other basic amenities.Fr. Mathias urged youth to dream big and strive for excellence.
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