Your model in this college is St Aloysius Gonzaga after whom the College is named. This 16^th century prince, heir to the throne of the marquisate of Gonzaga in Italy, had at his disposal everything he could have desired in life. But inspired by a deep spirit of faith and moved by a deep love for his fellow persons, at the age of 18 he abdicated his rights and entered the Jesuit Order to be a religious whose wealth would be God alone and whose happiness would be the service of others. While Aloysius was still in training there was a plague in Rome. Victims of the plague had no hope of recovery and were being abandoned everywhere for fear of contagion. The youthful Aloysius, who was then 24, rose up to the occasion with his companions and immediately set about caring for the sick and the dying, risking his own life. The risk, however was too great, Aloysius became a victim of the disease and died in the midst of his noble work, offering his life as a sacrifice for others. It is the example of his life, pure and noble, not seeking the glories of this world but genuinely concerned about the good of others- that is proposed to you as a model here.

St Aloysius Pre- University College is managed by the Mangalore Jesuit Educational Society which is registered under the societies’ Registration Act, 1860 and admits students without discriminating against any religion, caste or creed. It seeks to establish a congenial environment in which those of diverse cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs can participate in the community, in the spirit of co- operation and mutual respect.

While the institution is primarily at the service of the Catholic minority, its doors, nevertheless are open to all irrespective of caste, creed and culture.  

All educational endeavour in this institution is warmly founded on the values of Jesus Christ as embodied and exemplified in the person of St Aloysius Gonzaga, the model and patron of our students, and expressed in the motto ‘Lucet  Et Ardet’, to shine and Enkindle.

THE COLLEGE CREST

To keep before you always the aims of your education in this college and the heights to which you must aspire, you have the crest and the Motto of this Institution,

On the right half of the shield-like crest you have three soaring eagles, reminding you not to be satisfied with mediocrity but aim truly high  in intellectual, physical and spiritual development; you have also a jumping Lion symbolic of the vigour and boldness you must cultivate.

To the left half of the Crest, you have the sun shining over the west coast

Every student who passes through the portals of this institution must be like the sun, illumining and contributing to the growth of the people in this land. When you look back at the college Crest, in the centre of the rising sun, there are the letters IHS. This is the abbreviation of the name of Jesus (which in Greek is written as I H S U S). That name is symbolic of the deepest faith in God, the deepest commitment to humanity and the readiness to sacrifice everything, even one’s life for others.  

The Motto of this institution is ‘Lucet et Ardet’. These Latin words which mean ‘Shine to Enkindle’ refer to the mind and heart. It is the deep desire of this Alma Mater to present to our nation and to the world men and women with minds bright with knowledge and creativity, and hearts burning with genuine love and concern for others.

May your life measure up to the expectation of this Motto.

Empowering youth through excellence in education to shape a better future for humankind.

St Aloysius Institutions of the Mangalore Jesuit Educational Society, inspired by the person and mission of Jesus Christ, and guided by the motto “Lucet et Ardet”,(Shine to Enkindle) commit themselves to spread the light of knowledge and wisdom and to kindle the ardor of faith that does justice by forming men and women for others, who are academically accomplished, emotionally balanced, morally upright, socially responsible, ecologically sensitive and professionally dedicated, so that they are a powerful force for the transformation of society.