: Fr Jerome Dsouza S J Edmund J B Frank creator text Mangaluru St Aloysius Prakashana 2025 monographic eng Eng lis h

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239 p. PB 22x14 cm. Fr Jerome D'Souza SJ remains one of the most remarkable figures whose legacy deserves far greater recognition. A Jesuit priest, a member of the Indian Constituent Assembly, a skilled diplomat and a passionate advocate for education and religious freedom-his contributions span multiple domains, each significant in its own right. His role in the making of India's Constitution, more significantly the framing of Minority Rights, Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State policy are immense to say the least. Yet, his name is scarcely known even in his native region of Mulki-Mangalore. This book, Shaping India's Constitution and Diplomacy: Fr Jerome D'Souza SJ is my attempt to correct this historical oversight. It brings together Fr Jerome's pivotal role in shaping the Indian Constitution, his discreet, yet effective involvement in foreign policy as an adviser to Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and his work in Church diplomacy, particularly in navigating the complexities of the Padroado system and getting back to Independent India's possession the French colonies. It also highlights his founding of the Indian Social Institute, Xavier Board of Higher Education and his larger vision of nation- building rooted in justice, dialogue and service. CONTENTS: 1.Prologue,2.Introduction,3.Fr Jerome D'Souza: Global Citizen,4.Child-hood to Priest-hood,5.Principal and Rector at St Joseph's College, Trichy,6.Rector and Principal at Loyola College, Chennai,7.Constituent Assembly,8.Constituent Assembly, First Session,9.Constituent Assembly, Unique Features,10.Making of a Secular Constitution,11.Role in Making the,11.Women Members,12.Constituent Assembly,2nd Session,13.Mahatma Gandhi, End of an Era,14.Directive Principles of State Policy,15.Rights of Minorities,17.Settling the Language Issue,18.Constitution of India Adopted,19.Diplomatic Acumen of Fr Jerome,20.At the United Nations-First Session (1949),21.Historic UN Session in Paris-Second Session (1951-1952),22.Third UN Session (20 Sept-20 Dec.1955),23.Silent Church Reform Diplomacy in India,24.Indian Social Institute,25.Xavier Board of Higher Education,26. Appointed Assistant to Jesuit General,27.Visits of Indian Leaders to Vatican28.Journey's End, 29. Emotional Tributes Galore. A Jesuit Priest Edmund J B Frank. Facault of StAloysius College Fr Jerome Dsouza Sj Indian Constituent Assembly Religious 275.4 FRAS 250613 20250812154816.0