REV FR WILLIAM MIRANDA, OCD

Director, Sannidhi Social Welfare Centre, Kadaganchi

Personal Information:

Full Name:  Rev. Fr. William Miranda, OCD

Date of Birth: 1 June 1972 (Born on 27 October 1971 in Punjalakatte, Mangalore).

Nationality: Indian

Religious Order: Discalced Carmelites (OCD)

Years of Social Service: 23 Years

• Educational Qualifications:

• • School Education: Govt. School, Punjalakatte – SSLC (1989)
  • PUC: Sacred Heart PU College, Madanthyar, D.K. (1990–1992)
  • B.A.: Mysore Open University (1993–1996)
  • B.Ph.: Pushpashrama Philosophy College, Mysore (1993–1996)
  • B.Th.: St. Joseph’s Seminary, Jeppu, Mangalore (1997–2001)
  • M.A. (Sociology): Karnataka University, Dharwad (2002–2004)
  • B.Ed.: St. Joseph College of B.Ed., Bangalore (2012)
  • M.S.W.: IGNOU – Indira Gandhi National Open University (2014)

• Religious Formation:

• • Joined Carmelite Seminary: 1989
  • Initiation Training: Shelim, Goa (1989–1990)
  • Postulancy: Carmel Hill, Mangalore (1992)
  • Novitiate: Carmelite Monastery, Margao, Goa (1992–1993)
  • First Profession: 15 October 1993, Margao, Goa

• Past Ministries & Responsibilities:

• • 2002–2008: Director, Carmel Seva Sadhan Social Work Centre, Huvinahadagali
  • 2004–2008: Principal, Carmel Motor Driving School, Huvinahadagali
  • 2002–2004: English Teacher, M.M. Patel English Medium High School
  • 2008–2014: Councillor, Sadbhavan, Karnataka-Goa Provincialate, Bangalore (2 Terms)
  • 2014–2015: Assistant to Provincial Administration, Bangalore
  • 2015–2017: In-charge, Divine Mercy Prayer Hall, Koteshwar, Kundapur
  • 2017–2023: Superior, Prerana Community, Jagalur & Director, Social Welfare Centre
  • 2019–2023: President, CRI – Davanagere Little Flower Unit
  • 2020–2023: Honorary Adviser, Akila Karnataka Jana Jagrithi Vedike
  • 2023–2024: Conventual, Carmel Nikethan, Geddalahalli
  • 2024–Present: Director, Sannidhi Social Welfare Centre, Kadaganchi

• Current Roles:

• • Director: Sannidhi Social Welfare Centre, Kalaburagi Diocese
  • Secretary: Carmel Jyothi Public Charitable Trust (Since 2005)
  • Managing Trustee: Carmel Jnana Education Trust (Since 2010)

Major Social Initiatives:

• • Education of orphans and underprivileged children
  • Over 3000 free cataract surgeries through eye camps
  • Dental and animal health camps in rural areas
  • Promotion of organic farming practices
  • Care and support for HIV-affected and TB patients
  • Relief for destitute and abandoned individuals
  • Health camps for prisoners, pregnant women, and children
  • Legal and social awareness on:
  • POCSO Act
  • Child Marriage
  • POSH Act
  • Child Rights
  • Dowry Harassment
  • Women & Widow Rights
  • Notable Contributions in Kalaburagi (Since 2024)
  • Welfare programs for Central Prison inmates and staff
  • Adoption of 25 TB patients in Aland region
  • Health camps in collaboration with reputed hospitals
  • Foundational support for educational institutions in the district

• Awards & Recognitions:

• • Covid-19 Warrior – Certificate of Excellence (13 August 2020)
  • Bhartiya Seva Ratna Award – Global Scholars Foundation, Pune (Aug 2022)
  • Certificate of Appreciation – Sri Manyatha Voluntary Blood Centre, Bangalore (Feb 2024)
  • Appreciation – Kannada Sahithya Parishath, Jagalur Taluk (Feb 2023)
  • Recognition – Yenepoya Medical College & Hospital for rural health camps
  • TV4 Channel – For promoting rural talent via Ganasamara Singing Auditions
  • NCC ‘A’ Certificate – Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India
  • Appreciation – SKDRDP for De-addiction Program Initiatives
  • Recognition – Village Institute of Info Technology for sponsoring computer education

Core Values & Mission:

Rev. Fr. William Miranda is a compassionate visionary devoted to:

Empowering the marginalized

Promoting holistic education

Advancing healthcare access

Fostering legal awareness

Upholding human dignity

Motto: “Compassion in Action – Faith through Service”