Mangaluru: The Diocesan Annual General Body Meeting of YCS which aims at ‘Building A New Society by Self Change with the Methodology of Awareness – Reflection – Action’ was held on 10 of July 2016 at Shanthikiran, Bajjodi. The day was inaugurated by Rev. Fr Henry Sequeira, the Chancellor of Mangalore Diocese and it was followed by ice breaking session conducted by the YCS Diocesan Executive Committee.
Norbert Misquith delivered a talk on role and responsibility of the office bearers and leadership. Francis D’Cunha conducted training to the Animators. After the Holy Mass the election for the new committee was held. Sharon Pinto, The secretary presented the Annual Report. The newly appointed Director Fr Rupesh Madtha addressed the students about the vision of YCS in the diocese.
The concluding ceremony was presided over by Most Rev Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, the Bishop of Mangalore. Melroy D’Souza the President of YCS welcomed the gathering. The Bishop was felicitated on his triple jubilee event. The Bishop gave a call to the young students to be filled with values. Rev. Fr Ronald Prakash D’Souza, the former YCS/YSM Director of Mangalore Diocese felicitated and thanked. The outgoing YCS National Executive Roshan Melwyn Lobo and the new National YCS/YSM President Jesvita Princy Quadras were honored which was followed by presenting the mementos and Certificate of Service for the outgoing central council members.
Fr. Rupesh Madtha the Director announced the names of newly elected council members of the year 2016-17 and led oath taking and handing over ceremony.
The newly elected office bearers of YCS Mangalore diocese 2016-17 are
President : Lavita Rolita DSouza, Permannur.
Vice President : Jastin Roel Fernandes, Venur.
Lady Vice President : Arolin DSouza , Belthangady.
Secretary : Merita Albuquerque, Siddakatte.
Joint Secretary : Avit Premson Lobo, Mogarnad.
Treasurer : Avil D’Souza, Shirthady
Reporter : Viola D’Souza ,Bondel
Yuvathare Representative: Mervin Pais ,Borimar and Reema Veigas, Badyar.
DTS : Nelson Pais, Uppinangady and Lavisha Andrade, Ferrar.
RTS :Ashwin D’Souza, Madanthyar and Vidya Vinitha Veigas, Arva
National President : Jesvita Princy Quadras, Angelore.
Jesvita thanked the gathering. Glen Miranda and Joyline D’Silva compeered the program. the Diocesan Animators Francis D’Cunha, Arun Fernandes, Ronald D’Silva, Rohan Pereira were present on this occasion. 225 leaders from different Parish YCS Units and 20 Animators participated. Pravin Patrao, owner of Prasad Printers and Prasad Digitals, Mangalore sponsored the event. The program was concluded with YCS Anthem and Clap.
