Mangalore Diocese News

News by Annet Carol Dsouza, 
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Bantwal, Aug 16 : ICYM Bantwal Deanery in collaboration with ICYM Bantwal unit organised Yuva Sambram 2K18, a youth gathering programme for the youth of Bantwal Deanery on Sunday 12 August 2018 at Anugraha Church Hall Modankap.

The programme commenced with a prayer song. Calwin Fernandes - President ICYM Bantwal Deanery welcomed the gathering. Rev Fr Maxim Noronha - Parish Priest Bantwal Church, Rev Fr Kiran Pinto - Director ICYM Bantwal Deanery, Rev Fr Nelson Almeida - Resource person for the day, Sr Supriya - Superior Carmel Convent Modankap, Richard Dsouza - Secretary Parish pastoral council Bantwal church, Jovel Fernandes - Treasurer ICYM Mangalore Diocese, Calwin Fernandes - President ICYM Bantwal Deanery, Minol Braggs - Secretary ICYM Bantwal Deanery inaugurated the programme by lighting a lamp.

The morning session was conducted by Rev Fr Nelson Almeida regarding 'Media and the Youth'. The afternoon session began with the action songs led by Rev Fr Ashwin Crasta - Assistant Parish Priest Bantwal Church. Ashwin Sequiera and team conducted various fun oriented activities for the youth.

The programme concluded with a message from Rev Fr Ashwin Cardoza - Assistant Director ICYM Mangalore Diocese. Minol Braggs - Secretary ICYM Bantwal Deanery proposed the vote of thanks. Jonisha Lobo compered the programme. It was a successful event with participation of a total of 160 youth and also a day to remember.