Media Release
Udupi, Nov 17: The YCS Diocese of Udupi 'Kreedotsava' & the “Peace Rally” kicked off with the symbolical flagging off by Fr Mari Joseph, the Karnataka regional youth commission director from the campus of Mother Of sorrows Church, Udupi.
The Bishop of Udupi Diocese Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, the director Fr Edwin D’souza, YCS animator Leslie Arouza and various priests from the Diocese were present on this occasion.
The Bishop in his message said “The most special gift God has given to mankind is peace and it is our duty to live in peace & brotherhood”. With this message in mind the youth marched to towards St Mary’s School, Kannarpady in a disciplined manner and joined the venue of “Kreedotsav”.
The venue all set to host the games and well decorated. The kreedotsav was inaugurated by Frank Fernandes director of Mosaico Shipping, Dubai by letting loose a bunch of balloons to the sky.
Fr Fredrick Mascarenhas correspondent of St Mary’s Institutions hoisted the YCS flag to declare the meet open.
In the inaugural address Frank Fernandes spoke about the importance of participation. Fr Fred Mascarenhas also spoke during the occasion.
Vinay Kumar Sorake Minster in charge of Udupi District & Minister of Urban Development joined the occasion and spoke for the YCS. He was alsofelicitated during the occasion.
Boniface D’Souza, member of St Mary’s Institutions Management, Fr Mari Joseph, Martyle Lewis principal of St Mary’s English School, Fr Edwin D’Souza director of Diocese Youth Commission and others were present on the dais.
'Kreedotsava', youth from 48 parish YCS units in The Diocese of Udupi and around 780 YCS members filled with sportsmen spirit participated in the mega event of 'Peace Rally' and 'kreedotsava' .
Various folk games were organized. Games like 'Kabaddi', 'Lagori', 'Kutti donne', 'Channamane', 'Palleyata', 'Soppu ata', 'Pelchendu', 'goli ata', tug of war and many more games were conducted with the supervision of district physical teachers.
Meanwhile the YCS budding musical talents showcased their talents with the nasik band.
The valedictory function held after the games started with a dance show by Kallianpur Deanery YCS members . Chief guest of the occasion Fr Denis D’Sa spoke during the occasion.
Prizes were distributed for various winners of the games conducted. Meanwhile YCS unit conveners, referees of the games and others were recognized with gifts. During the presiding address Fr Baptist Menezes praised the organizers and specially Fr Edwin for the grand success of the mega event & also appreciated the discipline of the YCS students seated.
There were several events conducted for YCS under the leadership of Fr Edwin in units, deaneries and diocese levels. Fr Baptist Menezes declared total amount of Rs 1 lakh for scholarship for YCS students shared among Rs 10,000 for five girls and five boys during the occasion.
Leslie Aroza of Thottam Diocese level Convener of Youth Commission was also recognized and his contribution towards the youth during various programs was appreciated by all the YCS members and others.The YCS central council members were also felicitated.
The program concluded with the vote of thanks by the director Fr Edwin D’souza and the YCS anthem. The students returned with better thoughts, new hopes and exhibited their unity for change towards a new society.