OUR LEGACY OF EDUCATION
Tracing our journey from humble beginnings to becoming a pillar of educational excellence in South Kanara.
The Jesuit Impact
With the coming of the Jesuits in 1878, education in this district took a different turn and was completely organized. A number of schools sprang up by the side of village churches, with priests taking keen interest in imparting education.
The Government helped private enterprise in their worthy endeavor. The Madras Presidency to which South Kanara belonged was a benign mother helping the private institutions with financial aid to run the schools.
Formation of the Catholic Board
Catholic Board of Education was formed in the year 1932 by Rt. Rev. Dr. V.R. Fernandes, the then Bishop of Mangalore to bring all the parish schools under one organization.
The first meeting of the Board was held at the Bishop’s House on 26th July 1932 with the Bishop as President. Rev. Msgr. R.F.C. Mascarenhas was the first Manager/Secretary of the Board.
In the year 1956, October 6th the Board was registered as Society under the Societies Act with the object of promoting good and sound education in the Diocese.
Current Status
Though in the beginning we had only Aided Kannada Medium Schools, gradually English Medium Un-Aided Schools were opened and registered. At present we have 231 educational institutions registered under Catholic Board Of Education.
Recently, some of our Aided Kannada Medium Schools have closed because of lack of student strength and lack of support from the government to appoint aided teachers. Our institutions are getting ready to implement the National Education Policy – 2020.
OUR JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
Jesuit Arrival
Jesuits landed in Mangalore, marking the beginning of organized education in the region. Their arrival transformed the educational landscape of South Kanara.
CBE Formation
Catholic Board of Education formed by Rt. Rev. Dr. V.R. Fernandes to unite all parish schools under one organization. The first meeting was held on July 26th.
Official Registration
The Board was officially registered as a Society under the Societies Act on October 6th with the object of promoting good and sound education in the Diocese.
Modern Era
The Catholic Board of Education institutes prepare to implement the National Education Policy, adapting to contemporary educational demands.