His Excellency, Most Rev. Peter Remigius D.D the Honourable Bishop of Kottar and 14 other priests jointly offered the High Mass at 3.30 pm on 20/04/2008 and prayed for the growth of the Institution and for the welfare of the Trustees and their family members.  Floral arrangement of the altar was done by Cluny Sisters.  Rev.Sr.Maria Therez of Cluny Convent was leading the Church prayer and Nanjil Natham Choir added synchronized music for the occasion.

Large number of Jesuit Priests stationed in St.Xavier's College, Palayamkottai and Carmel School, Ramanputhur and Diocesan Priests including Rev.Fr.Maria Dasan our beloved Vicar General, Fr.Kulanthaisamy, Rev.Fr.Soosai, Rev.Fr.Sarvacius, Rev.Fr.DR.Hilarius, Ph.D., Rev. Fr. Dr. Casimir Raj .S.J, Rev. Fr. Dr. Joseph Xavier S.J., Rev. Fr. Tagore, S.J., Rev. Fr. Antony were present to bless the college.  Rev. Sisters belonging to St.Alphonsa convent, St. Joseph 's Convent, St. Anne's Convent and Holy Cross College and Cluny Sisters (in addition to the Trustees & their family members) were present to dedicate the Institute to the Nation.

The first Patron's day function was organized on 31/07/2008, with the students who were available in the campus for special coaching. Rev. Fr. S.Arul S.J. Superior of Carmel Home at Nagercoil offered the High Mass along with Rev. Fr. Packia Raj S.J, Rev. Fr. Lawrence S.J, Rev. Fr. Soosai and Rev. Fr. Godwin. Rev. Sisters from Clunny Convent organized the Choir and Alter. Rev. Fr. Arul spoke about the leadership given by St. Ignacius of Loyola and exhalted the students to follow his simple living with high ideals, which transformed the education sector in the under developed nations of the world.

Rev.Fr.Dr.Devadoss S.J, Jesuit Provincial of Madurai Province [a Jesuit Priest with fine personality and high potential who served in the UN (UNICEF) programme] visited our institution on 02/09/08 and gave the following powerful message during the High Mass.

Learn to know
Learn to do and
Learn to be good with others

He blessed this land and declared this region as 'LOYOLA NAGAR'.

All 240 seats are fully enrolled. This is the only college in this region to fill all the allotted seats during the very first year of establishment.

• Prof.Sebastian, an authority on spoken English in this region was identified for one week (2/06/08 - 06/06/08) to impart training for the young teachers and NTS.
• Prof.Santhi of Anand College of Engineering, Chennai gave many CDs and DVDs and introduced the methods by which learning process can be made effective, for one week from 10/06/08 - 17/06/08.
• Mr.Edwin team (set of 6 people) gave training for 3 days on computer oriented learning process, for staff and one week for 110 students from 23/06/08. This team introduced a cultural activity based learning process and all 110 students were made to speak.
• From 30/06/08 till 01/08/08, Mrs.Chithra Manohar conducted a Training Programme for 50 hours/student.  It was a very effective programme.  All the 70 students who underwent this programme appreciated her work.
• Again from 02/08/08, till 25/08/08, Mrs.Chitra Manohar gave a programme for another 25 students.
• In the meantime, Mr.Edwin team came twice for short visits (2 days each) during July & August, to re-orient the students.
• After assessment, it was decided to continue this confidence building exercise of Mrs.Manohar for other students also (22 + 38) in the evening.  Accordingly the services of  Mr.Subramaniam is availed.
• Rev.Fr.Dr.Packiaraj, S.J former Principal of St.Xavier College gave tips to the Staff, to speak the correct English and how to correct the Indian style of speaking during Aug/08.
• Mr.Subramanian trained 60 students in three batches from 5.00 PM to 8.30 PM starting from October to December 2008.
• A fifty hours spoken English Programme was organized by Mr.Subramanian for 15 No.s of non - teaching staff. They are empowered now to interact with the students in English.

65 Students were identified for extra coaching in mathematics from June 19/06/08 to 19/08/08.  This has improved the understanding of the concepts and fundamental aspects of solving mathematical problems.

For the benefit of the biology students who had no previous exposure to computer education, separate coaching program was organized to bring up their level in writing computer program to that of plus two Computer Science students.

The first ever Teacher's day function was organized on 5/09/2008 in this campus by the student community. They appreciated the services provided by the teachers and presented them with flowers. One hour of cultural programme was organized by them bringing out the theme of this institution.

The first Science and Humanities Association meeting of LITES was organized on 12/10/2008. DR.Y.S. Rajan, former Scientific Secretary, ISRO a close friend and speech writer of our former President A.P.J Abdul Kalam presided over the function. He exhalted our students through his interaction.

The first set of office bearers of SAHA 2008, Mr.Antony Muthu Nixon and Ms.Lydia Mariam Koshy took the pledge for Nation building through Scientific Temper. We were really proud to have DR.Y.S.Rajan to inaugurate this association. He was a key member in Indian Scientific Community formulating the policies for Govt. of India. His vision has become the vision of our great Nation: The book 'INDIA VISION 2020' is the outcome of his brainchild. Now he is propagating his scientific thinking and R & D policies, into action.

Being the Secretary of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), he organizes meetings specially to bring up the IT sector for the 3 rd tier cities like Nagercoil. We wish his effort frutifies shortly so that students will get the benefit, in the form of placement towards National Development.

Students felt proud to have such eminent person to inaugurate our SAHA 2008. His visit to our infant institute will be written in golden letters in the history of LITES.

The first meeting of the PTA was organized on 15/11/08. There was tremendous response. 170 parents / guardians attended the same and they gave a good feed back. A set of 11 parents were identified as parent's representatives. Discussions were held on health care, canteen, uniform and identity cards.

The second meeting of PTA was organized on February 28, 2009 at 10.30 AM. A few issues like insect bites, general medical arrangements, outing and cultural programme for students to have relaxation and counselling were discussed.

The third meeting of PTA was organized on 19/04/09 at 10.45 Am. Points like industrial visit, Hostel accommodation, uniform, phones, calendar and counselling session for staff were discussed.

The first ever Sports Meet of our Institution was organized by the students during February 2009. The students were divided into 4 Houses. Games and Athletic events were conducted; Green House led by Mr. Alex Antony & Ms. Abisha Sherin lifted the Trophy with the top score. Mr. Shijo Joseph was the overall champion among the boys and Ms. Arul Greety & Ms. Jani Marshal were the overall girl's champion.

LITES always proves it's standard by giving an exemplary lead to others. Industrial visit was one among them.

The professionals of I year 2008 - 2009 batch had gone for a one day Industrial trip to Papanasam from 29/03/09 to 31/03/09 as three groups. They had visited Hydroelectric power plant which is in Papanasam. The staff members who had accompanied them explained to the students about, how the Power get generated in a Hydroeclectric power plant. They also explained about the Turbine and Generators. The main aim of this visit is to enrich the knowledge of the students practically.

After seeing the Hydroelectric power plant, students were taken to see the Papanasam Dam. The staff members explained to the students about the construction of Dams, and various features of Dam. Since the curriculum involves Dams and it's features, students could gather more knowledge through this visit.

On the way back to LITES campus, students were taken to Muppandal A.P.M wind farm. The instructors of A.P.M wind energy firm explained about the windmill and how power is getting generated in a windmill. Students gathered more knowledge about wind energy.

The Second meeting of the Governing Council was organized on 28/09/08. The Governing council recorded its appreciation for filling all the 240 seats. It also recommended to apply for MBA, Mechanical Engineering and additional seats in CSE & ECE.

The College day function which was chaired by DR.K.Kaliappan, Vice-Chancellor of Anna University was organized in a grand scale. Students who have performed well in the Semester 1 University exam were given gold coins by the Vice Chancellor and Incentives for the teachers were also given as cash. Scholarships for the eligible students in the name of the Trustees or their family members were given by Rev.Fr. Casimir Raj.

DR.M.T.Nicholas presented the annual Report,

Respected Chief Guest, DR.S.Kaliappan, Vice Chancellor of Anna University, Tirunelveli, Hon'ble Guest of Honour, our beloved and Respected Governing Council member Rev.Fr.Dr.N.Casimir Raj.S.J., other Honourable Governing Council members, Respected Trustees of our Loyola Educational Trust, My dear Staff, Students, Parents & Press friends - it is a great pleasure to be with you this evening, to share our activities & achievements of the past one year.

Out of 240 students admitted, 200 students could speak English very well during the very first year, even though many of them came from rural background with Tamil medium. This was demonstrated while Dr. K.Kaliappan, Vice - chancellor of Anna University visited us on 18/04/2009.

For one full month in May 2009, the SSLC, +1 & +2 students of Rajavoor village were transported to our college and were given training to speak in English and to familiarize computer operation. This has given confidence and enhanced their capacity and empowered them to become leaders in course of time.

Behavior & Attitude makes a human complete. Spirituality supports this relam in making our Engineers as world class Engineers. We not only take care of our budding Engineers academically, but also we give them spiritual experience. We also facilitate Counseling and group dynamics programme for the students periodically, so that they enrich their personality and character in their carrier and for their life.

We arrange/offer Holy Mass and Praise & Worship Programme on every Sundays for all Christian students. Every Tuesday we conduct recollection, to empower our students in their mind and body. Such special spiritual programmes foster the students to face any issues diplomatically and logically.

We celebrated our first Christmas Carol Programme in a grand manner. Rev. Fr. Godwin, Rev. Sr. Therez and other sisters from Clunny convent graced the occasion with their valuable presence and their Christmas message. The birth of our Saviour gave us new Hope, Joy and Love within us. The choirs of Angels sang 'Gloria' in inviting the new born babe to bring peace to the human kind.

Every week on Monday morning, we have Morning Assembly, to train our students (on rotation basis) to acquire presentation skills. In addition to regular hymn, prayers, and bible reading, a student gives the thought for that day extensively quoting from the bible.