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The ornate Iglesia de La Compañía de Jesus in Arequipa La Compañía By coincidence, the city of Arequipa and the Society of Jesus were both founded in the same year - 1540 AD. The original plans of the magnificent Jesuit edifice, Iglesia de La Compañía de Jesus (locals simply call it,  La Compañía ), were made by one Gaspar Baez - the main structure is in the form of a Latin cross with three deep naves containing side chapels, a transept and a dome on scallops. Unfortunately, the work he began in 1578, collapsed in the earthquake of 1582.  Eight years later, the Jesuit Diego Felipe began the second construction following Gaspar Baez’s plans and construction continued till 1698. It is said that this structure forms the basis of the so-called 'Arequipa school' of architecture which influenced the design and construction of the churches of Cayma, Paucarpata, Yanahuara, Characato and even in the regions of Puno and Bolivia. The facade and main altar (covered with golden leaves) is

   Reverend Fr. Alphons Oesch S.J., a force of nature You sowed in us the seeds of knowledge with tender loving care, nurtured in us a strong sense of purpose and belief, and patiently lifted us up when we stumbled, watching  with immense joy and satisfaction as we  burst onto the stage of life Authors note: This is a homage to Fr. Alphons Oesch S.J., who was my Higher German and English teacher at St Vincent's High School (1975-78). In talking to a number of his ex-students it came quite clear that this tireless mentor stirred his students to great heights, with his impeccable leadership, boundless enthusiasm and legendary work ethic in the classroom and on the sports field, setting them on a lifelong journey of excellence. A. M. D. G. (Ad Majorem Dei Glorium, For the greater glory of God)    You meet a lot of different people in life. While the memories of most fade with time, there is a handful that occupies a special place in your heart. It's hard to say why. Was it their i

  Rev. Fr. Rudolf Schoch S.J., educator par excellence  Rev. Fr. Schoch S.J. The very best teach from the heart and not from books. Ever grateful for the life lessons you taught all of us dearest Fr. Schoch. You truly cared and in doing so you inspired us to be our best at all times. Authors note: This is my homage to Fr. Rudolf Schoch S.J., who was my principal at St Vincent's High School from 1973 to 1977 besides teaching Civics. He was a larger-than-life figure who inspired thousands of students with his administrative acumen, sense of social justice, empathy for the disadvantaged and tireless pursuit of excellence.  A. M. D. G. (Ad Majorem Dei Glorium, For the greater glory of God). Education Born in Basel, Switzerland on September 27, 1913, Rudolf Robert Schoch completed his schooling in the medieval town of Feldkirch in Austria bordering Switzerland and Liechtenstein. One can only imagine the buzz on campus with students from present-day Austria, Hungary, Poland, Czech Republ