Mangalore: 'Yuvajanotsava' State Convention to Bring Young People Together
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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (VM)
Mangalore, Sep 26: 'Yuvajanotsava 2012', the eighth Regional Catholic Youth Convention based on the theme, ‘Transformed by Faith – Transforming the World’, will be held at Beltangady from September 28 to 30, said Bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza.
He was addressing a press meet at the Bishop's House, Kodialbail here on Wednesday September 26.
The convention is being organized by the youth commission of Karnataka Regional Catholic Bishop's Council and in association with ICYM Beltangady diocese
Bishop Dr Henry D’Souza of Bellary said that around 5,000 young leaders from all over Karnataka are expected to participate in this convention. "The two-day leadership programme will be held on September 28 and 29 with 1,500 youth leaders taking active part," he said.
He said there will also be a peace march on September 30 wherein 5,000 youths will participate.
The convention will be inaugurated by MP Nalin Kumar Kateel at 11 am on September 28 and Vincent Pala will flag off the peace march.
Archbishop Bernard Moras of Bangalore, Bishop Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Bishop Lawrence Mukkuzhy, Bishop Geevarghese Mar Divannasios, Bishop Henry D’Souza, Catholic Bishops of Karnataka, DR M Veerappa Moily, union minister for corporate affairs, MP Oscar Fernandes, MLA K Vasanth Bangera, Ronald Colaco, industrialist, Narayan Rao, president of Beltangady town panchayat among others will grace the occasion.
On the occasion, outstanding young achievers like Roshan Ferrao (body builder), Sabitha Monis (academia), Cajetan Dias (creative arts), and Jose Jacob Bangalore (new media) will be honored with Karnataka Yuva Catholic Ratna Awards.
Fr Ronald D’Souza, diocese ICYM director, Roy Castelino, Nelson Monis, diocese ICYM president, Sheldon, secretary, Fr Francis Rodrigues, Elias Fernandes, Sushil Noronha among others were present.