St Philomena College was founded by Msgr Antony Patrao who felt that a College in this part of the state would save the people of the inconvenience of moving to distant places for higher education. He set out to realize his dream and the mission was accomplished in the year 1958.
Since its inception, the Institute has lived up to societal expectations, turning out consistent and appreciable results in academic and non-academic fields. The institution does attempt to treat the primary stakeholders in 5 UG programs and 5 PG programs with a rewarding educational experience.
The Quality Assurance Framework of the institution has been developed to assure academic standards and enhance the quality of education. It underlines the institution’s commitment to excellence and improvement.
ISO 9001: 2015 Certified | Re-Accredited by NAAC at ‘A’ Grade | Managed by the CBE
The motto of the Institution ‘Faith and Service’ is emblazoned atop its emblem and underneath it is imprinted ‘St Philomena College’.
The heart of the emblem has a three-way partition, the ‘Holy-Cross’ figures prominently above all. The Cross is emblematic of sacrifice, patience, fortitude and love the divine message of Jesus Christ. It also indicates that it is a Christian Institution.
The three segments delineate ‘Hard-Work’, ‘Purity’ & ‘Knowledge’.
The left segment comprises the ‘boat in motion being stroked by a rower’. It also looks like a plough and bow & arrow. It betokens endeavor in the sojourn of life. The ‘ear of corn’ holds out abundance. To the student community the message factored in here is work hard in order that you taste success. To cruise the ocean of knowledge propelling the boat of education with studiousness as the propelling lever is required a constant effort.
The ‘blooming lotus’ on the right segment epitomizes purity. It suggests that students should trump the evil, realize the best and strive to lead a life of purity.
The ‘light’ in the southern segment symbolizes enlightenment where it is imperative that our life is a continuous journey towards light from darkness and education is a pivotal enabler.
The Patron - St Philomena
It is believed she was a Greek princess who became a virgin martyr and died at 13-years-old. Remains of a young lady were discovered in May 1802 at the Catacombs of Priscilla on the Via Salaria Nova with three tiles reading “Peace be to you, Philomena.”