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Bantwal, Jul 31 : Indian Catholic Youth Movement Bantwal unit celebrated "EPHPHATHA - 2022" on 24th July 2022 at 8:30 am in the Anugraha hall, Modankap. It was organised for all the youth of the parish.

The program was led by a prayer song. Melisha D'sa , president of ICYM Bantwal unit welcomed the gathering.

The parish priest Rev. Fr. Valerian D'Souza, ICYM Bantwal director Fr. Rahul D'Souza, ICYM animator Sunil Lewis,  Resource person Lanwin Lobo, Coordinators of  parish committee members, Pastoral council members Herald D'Souza, secretary Sunil veigas were the dignitaries present in the dias along with ICYM president Melisha D'sa.

The program was inaugurated by Rev Fr Valerian D'Souza. Thereafter Mr. Lanwin Lobo addressed the youth and conducted various activities. He also made a group. Then Dr. Mona Mendonsa interacted with the youth on the topic "My role in the society" and also conducted several activities and action songs.

There was a special mass for all the youth members at 12:00 pm. After the lunch, The ICYM members conducted various group activities, action songs etc. There was a cultural program by YCS and ICYM members.

The ICYM secretary Sharlin D'Souza proposed vote of thanks and Melroy D'Souza was the MC of the program. Total 176 youths were present for the program. All had a great day with lots of joy and fun.