Hi Sachin, If I understood the drift of your question right, the "Catholic values" are those which the religion sees as a priority. But I guess the term would be differently interpreted by different institutions and even by different Catholics.
Google and see: http://www.google.com/search?q=Catholic+values&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=FlockInc.:en-US:official&client=firefox On the one hand, Sec 29 of the Indian Constitution offers minorities the right to set up and administer their own institutions (this is understandable, otherwise it would just be the tyranny of the majority that ruled). "Minorities" here, contrary to what the saffron ideology projects it, could be either religious or linguistic minorities. For instance, I know of Saraswat Konkani-speakers along the Canara coast who have argued in favour of minority rights for their institutions, and sought to buttress their argument by consolidating their linguistic identity through global Konkani conferences, etc. See this: Minority Rights in India: Christian Experiences and Apprehensions Tuesday 24 April 2007, by Emanual Nahar http://www.mainstreamweekly.net/article98.html On the other hand, Crhstian-run institutions (there are quite many in India, far out of proportion to the size of the community) also are funded by monies from a secular state, and need to admit others into without discrimination. So, there is a need for them not to enforce their religious beliefs on those who may not subscribe to them. Since the time I was in school (1960s), these institutions had a system where Catholics went for religion class or Mass, and those from other religions went in for Moral Science or were given free time. Nowadays, one can see a greater degree of tolerance, where some Catholic-run institutions also mark or observe a few religious and cultural festivals from traditions other than their own. Dr Virgincar and Rajan Parrikar have studied in institutions like Loyola's and Don Bosco's. I do not think the "Catholic values" approach should be reason to seek to put anyone on the back foot. It seems to be working well. FN On 14/02/2008, Sachin Phadte <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I am sending this article on this list because I was intrigued > by the following comment: "Catholic institutions are obliged > to teach and promote Catholic values in all instances. This > is especially important when people look to our Catholic > universities and colleges to provide leadership and clarity > to the often complicated and conflicting political discourse." > > I wonder in what way do the Catholic institutes in Goa > conform to the above. And what exactly are these Catholic values? -- Frederick Noronha http://fn.goa-india.org Ph +91-832-2409490 The Goa books blog: http://goabooks.wordpress.com Goa1556 (alt.publishing.goa): http://goa1556.goa-india.org