Moodabidri : ICYM Moodabidri Deanery in association with ICYM Sampige unit organsied ‘Yuva Mulakath’, first youth gathering programme of the year. Current year is dedicated as ‘Yuva Spandan Year’. Nearly 150 youths from 14 parish units took active part in this programme which was held on the National Youth Day. A special Holy Eucharistic mass was celebrated for the youth to mark the occasion. Fr Ronald DSouza, Director ICYM Mangalore Diocese was the main celebrant, while Fr Francis Crasta, Director ICYM Moodbidri Deanary was a co-celebrant and delivered homily.
Francis Monteiro Siddakatte, President ICYM Moodbidri Deanary welcomed the gathering. The programme was inaugurated by planting a sapling in a pot by all the guests and all 14 parish unit presidents and secretaries tied a band to the sapling. Dr Vincent Alva Pamboor, the resource person enlightened the youth on various issues, threats faced by the community and youth in particular, and called upon the youth to face challenges boldly. Jovel Fernandes, Treasurer ICYM Central Council conducted innovative games for the youth.
Fr Paul Sequeria, Dean Moodabidri Deanery, Fr Eugene DSilva CSSR, Jaison Pereira Shirthday President, Aneesh Lobo Kadaba Joint Secretary, Frenton Irol Dsouza Cascia PRO of ICYM Central Council, Mangalore Diocese and others were present. Adrick President ICYM Sampige unit proposed the vote of thanks. Flavian Sampige compered the programme.
