Vadakkencherry, Palakkad witnessed a moment of quiet dignity as Rev. Dr Shaji John Punnathanathukunnel took charge as the new Principal of Mor Ivanian College. His appointment brings to the institution a priest-scholar whose life has been marked by steady academic depth, pastoral commitment, and an unpretentious but persuasive sense of leadership.
Rev. Dr Shaji John holds postgraduate degrees in Philosophy and Political Science, along with UGC-NET and a PhD. Before arriving at Mar Ivanios College, he served as the Principal of Alphonsa College, Pala, where his efforts in education were widely appreciated.
His contribution goes beyond the classroom. He has been active in social, cultural, and spiritual circles, leaving an imprint that colleagues and students continue to speak about with affection. His tenure at Alphonsa College earned the institution the 2023 Ever-Rolling Trophy for an outstanding National Service Scheme (NSS) unit, along with the Best NSS Friendly Principal Award, a quiet acknowledgement of the way he encourages young people to step beyond textbooks and serve their communities with heart and common sense.
A writer of many books and a familiar voice in academic gatherings across India, Rev. Dr Shaji John has presented papers at national-level seminars and published around fifty articles. His scholarship reflects a mind that thinks carefully and writes plainly, without needless ornament, yet with a tone that invites the reader to reflect.
With his arrival, Mor Ivanian College steps into a fresh chapter, one that blends academic steadiness with pastoral sensitivity. The community welcomed him with warmth, confident that his guidance will help the college move forward with clarity and purpose.
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