By J.Stanislas Pius 

It is a common tradition to raise the flag post at the village level on the occasion of the festival  in Catholic Churches.

Nevertheless, at Joseph's College, Colombo, the flag was hoisted at 7.30 am on March 13th reviving this spirit well established by the tradition setting an example to other Catholic schools .

This tradition, initiated by the then  Rector Rev. Fr Sylvester Ranasinghe, presently  the Rector of Aquinas Higher Education Institute was carried forward  by the incumbent Rector, Rev. Fr. Ranjith Andradi, under whose patronage the flag was  raised. It was the  fifteenth time this tradition has taken place hitherto.

It is also noteworthy to mention that  milk rice and plantain were provided to all students, teachers and non-academic staff.

Rev.  Fr. Robinson Wijesinghe,  the Director of Kithu Dana Pubuduwa bein the Chief Celebrant on the occasion of the Feast of St. Joseph and College Day on the 19th of March. 

The procession carring the statue o St. Joseph paraded within the College premises. Rev. Fr. Ranjith Andradi ( Rector), Rev. Fr. Ruwan Deshapriya ( Vice Rector) and priestly community, teachers, students and non-academic staff were also participated.