Bengaluru:  On 29 March 2023, the Institute of Consecrated Life – Sanyasa (ICLS), Bengaluru, held its 21st Convocation Ceremony, presided over by its president, Rev. Fr. Sabu Koottarappallil, the Provincial Superior of the Claretian province of Bangalore. The celebration was attended by the graduating students, professors, Claretians from neighbouring communities, a host of other religious and guests.

The Convocation marked an academic year packed with various long- and short- term courses at the service of consecrated men and women. Two students graduated with the licentiate course whereas 11 students received diplomas in theology of consecrated life. 29 young religious who had attended a three-month long intensive preparation for perpetual profession received their certification too.

Besides these, ICLS also hosted a variety of other short courses such as Formative Accompaniment: Theory and Practicum (FATP) and specialized and targeted retreats. A total of 111 students passed through the campus during this academic year; of which 91 were religious sisters, 09 religious brothers, 10 religious priests and 01 diocesan deacon. In all, 46 religious congregations were represented in the academic programs of ICL-Sanyasa this year. The two 100-hr online weekend courses on Theology of Consecrated Life and on Bible Study were highly sought after courses of ICLS. In all, 270 religious from 42 congregations benefitted from these courses.

During his message, Fr. Sabu George, the president, appreciated the Institute for its creative and relevant initiatives at the service of the consecrated life and exhorted the students to live God’s dream for humanity with passion and expertise.