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Bantwal, Sep 13, 2023 : The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) Loretto unit organized “Novem Jewan” on the occasion of The Nativity of Mother Mary, on September 9th at Infant Jesus Hall Loretto.

The program commenced at 7.30 pm with prayer led by ICYM youth. Rev. Fr Francis Crasta , Parish priest of Loretto church presided over the event along with Rev. Fr Jason Monis - Loretto English Medium school Principal, Mr Cyprian Dsouza - Vice President of Pastoral Council, Mrs Shaila Barboza - Secretary of Pastoral Council , Mr Prakash Vas - Pastoral Council co-ordinator of all commissions ,Sr Agnes Andrade - Superior of Nirmala Convent, Mr Alwyn Pinto - Animator of ICYM Loretto unit were the dignitaries.

Vinod Menezes welcomed all the guests. Rev Fr. Francis Crasta addressed all youth about the significance of Monthi feast as a family feast and how we need to consider ICYM as a family and serve the parish. Ashlin Barboza, Secretary of ICYM Loretto unit delivered Vote of thanks .

The responsibility was distributed across all the ICYM youth of respective wards. The novem jewan consisted of 7 different items consisting of Alu dento, benda, gosale, moog, karete, tovshe, saango, vorn etc. Around 37 youth members attended this program. The program concluded at 8.30 pm. Rinie Dsouza compered the event.