ICYM 'Diaference' of Mangalore diocese held in Puttur with grandeur
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Daijiworld Media Network - Puttur
Media Release
Puttur, Feb 17: ICYM Diocesan Youth Convention 'Diaference 2014' organised by ICYM central council in association with Puttur deanery was held in a grand manner at Mai De Deus Church Grounds, Puttur on Sunday February 16. A crowd of over 1,500 youth from all over the diocese witnessed the Convention.
Dr Henry D’Souza, chairman, Youth Commission, Karnataka region presided over the function. ICYM diocesan president Sheldon Crasta welcomed the guests. Shakutala Shetty, MLA of Puttur constituency along with the dignitaries inaugurated the Convention.
Nalin Kumar Kateel launched the Diocesan website www.icymmangalore.com designed by Vincent Mascarenhas. Raymond D’Souza, ICYM national advisor released the 'Amcho Yuvak' magazine.
Fr Gerald D’Souza, vicar var, eastern varado, Fr Franklin, ICYM national director, Fr Ronald D’Souza, ICYM Diocesan director, Fr Francis Assisi Almeida, Fr Mari Joseph, ICYM regional director, and Prakash, the convenor of Diaference were present on the dais. ICYM varado president Anil Pais proposed the vote of thanks.
Raymond D’Souza, ICYM national advisor was felicitated. Diaference theme song was composed by Kevin Misquith.
A panel discussion was held on the theme 'Youth towards reconciliation and dialogue'. Fr Francis Assisi Almeida, eastern deanery director moderated the session, with Fr Franklin, ICYM national director and Fr Ronald Veigas, ICYM director Shimoga as resource persons.
The holy Eucharistic celebration was led by Dr Henry D’Souza, chairman of Karnataka Youth Commission and bishop of Bellary.
Soon after lunch, a cultural programme with 'Hasyan Hasuyan' comedy competition was held along with a performance by Milestone band. Dolla Mangalore, Nellu Permannur and Mellu Valencia were the judges for the comedy competition.