Overview

The Human Life Centre, Bhubaneswar, was started by Rev Fr William Petrie, SSCC, an American priest of the congregation of the Sacred Heart. The best way to describe it and the concept behind it is, to promote Personal, Inter Personal and Community growth. This is the purpose of any activity at this centre. It is a collaborative effort which brings together local communities, irrespective of caste or creed. A Reading room and a small library were opened in a rented house at 20 Satyanagar. When Jesuits decided to associate themselves with the Human Life Centre (HLC), Fr Petrie continued to be the Director. Fr John Guidera assisted him as the Administrator for some time. When Fr Gautam Choudhury from Calcutta joined HLC staff, he was designated as the Co-ordinator of Academics. Mr Julian Boyle was involved in the HLC work from April 1981 was responsible for the Spoken English courses, which were very popular among college students. Fr Gautam was working with him for two years and also gave courses in public speaking and leadership. Besides the regular Spoken English classes, Julian was giving a series of classes to the staff of CARE. Initially the spoken English classes were held at St Josephs school building. In 1987, Fr Michael Bogaert took over from Fr Gautham as the Co-ordinator of Academics and started a course on how to give an interview.

Specialities:

• Spoken English classes and Leadership training for College Students
• Non-formal and adult education classes,
• Rehabilitation,
• Medical assistance and housing construction for Leprosy Patients
• Coaching classes for school dropouts.
• Tutorials to give better qualifications,
• Tips on how to give an interview and vocational  counselling for the unemployed
• Educational TV for the members of HLC
• One of the first institutes to provide Computer Equity Program in Bhubaneswar
• IGNOU Program study centre from 2001 to 2004
• Numerous training programs for various firms, companies by Fr Ed McGrath
• SJ NIOS certified courses from 2012
• OKCL authorised Training Centre for OS – CIT