A year overwhelmed with thankfulness
2012 was indeed a year filled with
blessings. There does not seem to be a more suitable way to
conclude the year than with my heartfelt thanks to the
various parties, without their support, we would not have
been able to overcome the many difficulties along the way.
With their help, we finally made a huge leap towards
becoming a Catholic university in
In the first place, I have to thank
the Legislative Council, especially the Finance Committee
and the Panel on Education, for their vision of our
essential and immediate need in developing an even more
favourable learning environment as a potential private
university. Thanks must also be given to the Education
Bureau (EDB) for granting the land site adjacent to our
current campus of Caritas Bianchi College of Careers (CBCC)
at Tseung Kwan O to Caritas Institute of Higher Education
(CIHE).
I would like to convey my sincere
gratitude to our devoted staff for their continuous
dedication to support not only the academic enhancement of
our students but also their personal growth in becoming
responsible and motivated global citizens.
I have to dedicate my special thanks
to our students for their contribution to the two
institutes. Regardless of their background and field of
studies, they never stop being an inspiration to me and my
colleagues, which is one of the most invaluable treasures
that an educator could ever have earned.
My great thankfulness to our alumni
for their contribution to the city as honourable citizens of
society could not be overlooked. I hope they are proud of
their alma mater as much as we are proud of them.
I would like to extend my deepest
gratitude to our sponsoring body, Caritas - Hong Kong, for
their support and guidance in our quest towards becoming the
first Catholic university in Hong Kong.
Finally, and the most important of
all, we must wholeheartedly thank the Lord our God for His
great love and guidance. Indeed, with our faith in Him, we
have had an exciting year, and we anticipate an even more
fruitful year to come. May I take this opportunity to wish
everyone a joyful and prosperous year ahead!
Professor Reggie KWAN
President