Inauguration of Father E.P. Burns Road
As part of Hayden Hall Institute’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, a road connecting Singamari and Singtam Road was officially named “Father E.P. Burns Road” in honour of the institute’s founder, Father Edgar Peter Burns, recognizing his contribution to the establishment of Novin Gram and the local community.
Hope in the Hills: A Community Club Supporting the Poor and Elderly
The Burns Memorial Club continues the humanitarian legacy of Father E.P. Burns by providing care, companionship, and support to elderly, poor, and vulnerable individuals across Darjeeling through community welfare initiatives and social outreach programmes.
Formal Inauguration of the Golden Jubilee
Hayden Hall formally inaugurated its Golden Jubilee celebrations, marking 50 years of pioneering service in education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, and community development across Darjeeling and the hills, while honouring the visionary legacy of Father E.P. Burns.
Eye Care Facilities for the Hill Community
Hayden Hall Institute, in collaboration with the Lions Club and Lions Netralaya, has inaugurated a Lions Vision Centre with modern eye-care facilities to provide accessible treatment, weekly vision services, and free eye check-up camps for the hill community.
Candle Making Training for Women
Hayden Hall Mourns the Passing of a Guiding Hand, Rev. Sister Dr. Selina Namchu
Hayden Hall Institute, in collaboration with various organizations, organized an International Women’s Day programme at Chowrasta promoting women’s empowerment, equal rights, and social awareness through rallies, cultural performances, and awareness activities.
Rev. Sister Dr. Selina Namchu, the first Nepali religious sister from the Darjeeling Diocese and a dedicated healthcare missionary associated with Hayden Hall Institute, passed away at the age of 84 after decades of service in medical care, paramedical training, and community health awareness.
Health Check-Up Camp Organized at Hayden Hall
Training Workshop for Village Health Workers at Hayden Hall
Hayden Hall Institute organized a free health check-up camp and medicine distribution programme on the occasion of the 88th birth anniversary of late Father E.P. Burns, benefiting over 400 patients through general, child, women’s, skin, and eye healthcare services.
Hayden Hall Institute organized a 6 days, training workshop for village health workers to strengthen knowledge on maternal and child health, disease prevention, nutrition, and community healthcare services.
International Women’s Day Observed at Hayden Hall
Tribute to Father Burns and Father Van at Hayden Hall, Darjeeling
Hayden Hall Institute observed International Women’s Day through health camps, awareness rallies, cultural programmes, and community activities promoting women’s empowerment, gender equality, and social awareness.
Hayden Hall Institute hosted a special tribute programme honouring Father Edgar Burns and Father Gerald Van Wallenghem for their lifelong dedication to education, social service, and community development in Darjeeling.
Rev. Father E.P. Burns — A Pillar of Hayden Hall and Darjeeling
Hayden Hall’s Micro Credit Programme for Women
Father Edgar Peter Burns devoted his life to education, healthcare, and social service in Darjeeling, founding Hayden Hall Institute in 1969 to support community development, rural healthcare, education, and welfare programmes for the poor and marginalized.
Hayden Hall Institute has been supporting poor and underprivileged women through its Micro Credit Programme, helping thousands of women become financially self-reliant through savings, small business loans, vocational training, and income-generation activities.
Father E.P. Burns Honoured for His Contribution to Humanity and Social Service
Hayden Hall Supports Children’s Healthcare and Women’s Economic Empowerment
Father Edgar Peter Burns was honoured for his lifelong contribution to education, community welfare, and humanitarian service through Hayden Hall Institute and his continued dedication to the upliftment of poor and marginalized communities in Darjeeling.
Hayden Hall Institute supported underprivileged children by arranging free cleft lip surgeries under the “Smile Train Project” while also empowering women through savings, micro-credit, and self-employment initiatives across the Darjeeling hills.
Hayden Hall Facilitates Free Cleft Surgery for Children
Father E.P. Burns: The Messiah of the Gorkha Community
Hayden Hall Institute arranged free cleft lip surgeries for underprivileged children in collaboration with the Smile Train Project, providing medical support and hope to economically weaker families.
Father E.P. Burns (1925– ) devoted more than five decades of his life to the upliftment of the Gorkha community through education, healthcare, and social development. As the founder of Hayden Hall, he transformed countless lives with his selfless service, compassion, and commitment to the poor and marginalized. His legacy continues to inspire generations across the Darjeeling Hills and beyond.
Hayden Hall Facilitates Free Cleft Surgery for Children
Hayden Hall Institute arranged free cleft lip surgeries for underprivileged children in collaboration with the Smile Train Project, providing medical support and hope to economically weaker families.
Shepherds of Faith and Service
Bishop Stephen Lepcha became the first Lepcha Bishop of Darjeeling, known for his humble leadership and dedication to priestly formation. Bishop Thomas D'Souza, the first Bishop of Bagdogra, is remembered for his committed pastoral service and visionary leadership in the Church.
