ICYM City Deanery celebrates Silver Jubliee with grandeur

Mangalore: The Indian Catholic Youth Movement – ICYM City Deanery comprising of 12 parishes of the Mangalore Doicese, celebrated its Silver Jubilee beginning with a grand procession from Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte to the Cordel Church Grounds.

Fr. Wilfred Rodrigues, the Rector of Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte inaugurated the procession and called the youth to unite for the betterment of the society.

The formal function was held at the Cordel Church Grounds. The event was inaugurated by Fr. Victor Machado, Vicar Forane, City Deanery in a unique way by releasing the Silver Jubilee Logo and baloons in the air. Fr. Ronald D’Souza, Director, ICYM Mangalore Doicese was the Chief Guest for the occasion. Joe Periera, Former President, ICYM Mangalore Doicese and Elroy Saldanha, President, ICYM Mangalore Doicese were the Guests of Honour. ICYM City Deanery Director Fr. Anil D’Mello, Asst. Director Fr. Santhosh D’Souza, Representative of City Deanery Josna D’Souza, Jubliee Committee Hon. President Ashwin Noronha, and Hon. Secretary Joseph Sequiera were also present.

In his presidential address, Fr. Victor Machado said, “We are living in a new world called the digital world. The youth need to think out of the box and do activities outside the church compound, mingle with others and thus work for a harmonious society. Having a broad mind and involving in the development of society with a humane heart is the need of the hour. Let this be the main agenda of the youth organisation for the next 25 years.” He also asked the young leaders of the community to follow the path of the greatest leader – Jesus Christ – and walk in his path and become messengers of peace.

Fr. Ronald D’Souza was felicitated by the youth of City Deanery for his tireless service towards the youth movement in the diocese. In his speech, Fr. Ronald appreciated the service of the past leaders who have given their best to make the deanery one of the best in the diocese. “Many youth leaders have emerged from this deanery and have given immense service at the diocesan level. These leaders are also at the helm of many organisations thus, taking the experience that they gained here and implementing it there in serving the nation,” he said.

Joe Periera congratulated the present youth on bringing together ex members of the organisation and celebrating this jubilee together meaningfully. The quantum of youth work which was vibrant years ago, still remains the same but within the premises of the church. He urged the youth to go out into the public domain and be a part of the system so that they could do better for the society as well as the community.

A souvenir “Sanchalan” to mark the jubilee was released by Fr. Victor Machado in the presence of the guests.

Past Directors, Presidents and Secretaries were honored during the occasion. Prizes for various sports and cultural activities held during the year were awarded to the winners during the occasion. Various cultural shows were presented by the youth members of various parishes.

ICYM City Deanery President Raison Ferrao welcomed the gathering, Secretary Veena Vas presented the Silver Jubliee report and proposed the vote of thanks. Valentine Cordel, Stacy Angelore, Benjohn Kelarai, and Preema Vamanjoor compered the programme.

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