ST. JOHN BOSCO BOYS HOME OPENS NEW EDUCATIONALCOMPLEX

Sept 7, 2022 saw the official opening of the Sister Susan Frazer R.S.M. Educational Complex, housing the St. John Bosco Vocational Training Centre in Hatfield, Manchester. The new building was constructed in partnership with the Digicel Foundation. Link to the Gleaner article provided below: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/leadstories/20221015/sister-susan-frazer-buildingenduring-legacy

St. John Bosco has been instrumental in providing a safe place for boys at-risk to grow up and achieve their potential. Damien Simpson, a past resident of St. John Bosco, addressed the gathering, calling Sr. Susan his mother, mentor and friend. He said “She showed me what is love. She sees things in you that you do not see in yourself. What I am now, is because of St. John Bosco.” Currently the regional supervisor of Western, Central regions of Progressive Grocers, in charge of Training, Upliftment and Supervision, Mr. Simpson, expressed great pride at being happily married for 18 years, with four children all under one roof, and a homeowner for eight years. “Sister Susan taught us to be responsible. I learned from her that ‘It is your ambition that changes your condition.’” And “Don’t let your past determine your future.”

With the opening of this new educational complex, St. John Bosco continues its journey, helping children to find their future. 

Congratulations to our SMC Students

Congratulation to our 2022 graduates who have made us proud, upholding the standard of excellence the College had set before them. They have left a wonderful trail of high quality for those who follow. At the 2022 UWI graduation exercises, the College will present our first batch of Licentiate in Philosophy (L.Phil) students along with our B.A. Theology students. The quality of the awarded degrees this year is exceptional. All the BA Theology students will receive degrees with honours and all sixteen (16) Licentiate in Philosophy graduates receiving with Distinction or Honours as shown below:

B. A. Theology

1st Class Honours: Fr. Emmanuel Kagaba, MOP; Deacon Edward Mutunga; Mr. Anthony Robinson

2nd Class Honours (Upper): Sr. Rachel Timme and Mr. Christ Erem

Licentiate in Philosophy (L.Phil)

Distinction (7): Brs. Praful Kullu, Narciso Madeira, Gabriel Maundu, Francis Nzyoka Nthuka, Nzyoka Ndunda, John Paul Toili, John Vianney Turyasingura

Honours (9): Brs. Wilhelmus Beribe, Policarp Kullu, Adrianus Nesi, Ngui Mutunga, Crispin Padre, Ranjit Soreng, Agapit Surin, Sumit Tirkey, Mutunga Ancent Wambua

St. Michael’s College has been preparing men and women for ministry for more than forty years. Over this time the college has striven for excellence in academics, character building and spreading of the Gospel of Jesus. Since 2019 our offering expanded from only a BA Theology, to include a Licentiate in Philosophy (L.Phil) both degrees are awarded by the UWI Mona.

The College is further expanding its academic offerings to include a B.A. in Guidance & Counselling and a M.A. in Theology, with concentrations in Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, Historical Studies, Ecumenical Studies, Studies in Counselling and Pastoral Care, Liturgical Studies and Studies in Catechetics and Religious Education. 

-CherylForemanRegistrar,St.Michael’sCollege

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