After years of dedicated effort and hard work, my friends Father Roby and Father Bosco established an Arts and Science College in their diocese in Tamil Nadu, India. It fills me with admiration that they have now gifted this significant achievement to their diocese. I wholeheartedly applaud
their generosity and dedication.

The following is the letter of Bishop Nazarene, the Bishop of Kottar Diocese, Tamil Nadu, India:

4-15-2025

Dear Priests, Religious, and Faithful People of God,

Happy Easter!

With a heart full of joy, I am delighted to share with you the good news on this day of happiness and hope.

You are already aware that St. John’s Arts and Science College at Ammandivilai, within our diocese, has been running successfully and meritoriously. This is thanks to the tireless efforts and hard work of our diocesan priests, Rev. Fr. John Bosco and Rev. Fr. Albin Roby, who established it in 2009. Guided by the vision that "Through higher education alone, youngsters from poor families can achieve success in life," and with the generous support of the late Rev. Fr. John Friend from the Netherlands, the college has, for the past 16 years, served as a beacon of light and hope for thousands of young people.

Now, Rev. Fr. John Bosco and Rev. Fr. Albin Roby have generously gifted St. John’s Arts and Science College at Ammandivilai to our diocese, without cost, effective April 25, 2025. I, along with all the faithful of our diocese, marvel at their generosity in donating this college, the fruit of their dream, time, hard work, and financial resources over all these years. As words fall short in expressing our gratitude and admiration, we humbly bundle all our appreciation into a word, "Thank you," and praise and appreciate them.

Of all the generous contributions in the history of the Kottar Diocese, I consider this gift the finest. This noble act will stand as an enduring model for future generations of priests and faithful. There is no doubt that generations to come will remember Rev. Fr. John Bosco and Rev. Fr. Albin Roby with profound gratitude.

Dear people of God, St. John's Arts and Science College will henceforth belong to the diocese of Kottar. We will educate our young people at our College. I urge all parish priests to take a special interest in the enrollment process at our college. Your valued assistance will help our diocese flourish in its educational ministry.

May the peace of the Risen Lord be with you!

In Christ,

The Most Rev. Nazarene Soosai
Bishop of Kottar Diocese