The St. Theresa Educational institutions are run by Ursuline Franciscan Congregation nuns, Belthangady.

Elias P. Dias was a zealous priest who served the Most Holy Redeemer Church (Belthangady) for seven years during 1960.

He opened St. Theresa Girls High School as he believed that women empowerment begins with education.

[citation needed] The nuns of Ursuline Franciscan Congregation are also managing at St. Theresa Composite Pre University College.

They are also engaged in social service, helping the poor, and counselling the troubled families.