Media Release

Mangaluru, Jan 14: Dr Henry D'Souza, chairman of the Karnataka Regional youth comission and bishop of the diocese of Bellary, officially released the second edition of the diocesan youth magazine, "Moggu," at the 29th ICYM Council held at the diocesan pastoral centre in Bajjodi, Mangaluru. This edition, published by the Yuvamitra diocese of Shimoga, features articles and testimonials from young people, along with details of the year of youth 2024 programmes. Its purpose is to inspire parish youth groups by showcasing successful youth activities.

The book was released in the presence of regional youth director Fr Lourduraj, pastoral centre director Fr Santhosh Rodrigues, diocesan youth director of the diocese of Mangalore Fr Ashwin Cardoza, regional youth lady animator Sr Molly, ICYM president Vileena Gonsalves, and ICYM president of the diocese of Mangalore, Winston Sequeira Diocesan youth director Fr Franklin D'Souza, diocesan youth lady animator Sr Treesa Lidiya, diocesan youth president Suhas Martin and diocesan youth secretary Lenny D'Sa.

Dr Francis Serrao, SJ, bishop of the diocese of Shimoga, declared 2024 the "Year of Youth". Under the leadership of the then-director, Fr Pius D'Souza, specific plans were drawn for each month. In June 2024, Fr Franklin D'Souza took over as youth director. He continued the Year of Youth plan together with DEXCO.

On December 15, 2024, bishop Francis Serrao, SJ, formally closed the Year of Youth with a Holy Eucharist celebration at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Shivamogga.