He was the first Principal from Jan 1944 from Jan 1944 to March 1944.The life and labour of Fr. Browne was an inspiration for all who came in contact with him during his long life of over 97 years. Prior to being appointed the first Principal at St. Germains, he was the Principal at St. Aloysius High School which was then operating besides the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral since the school’s inception in 1898. He had the vision to buy the land at Cox Town and start the construction of a granite building where St. Aloysius is presently functioning at.