Media Release
With Inputs from Richard D'Souza

Mangaluru, Jul 6: The 68th general body meeting and the new central committee election of ICYM, diocese of Mangaluru was held on Sunday July 5 at Bijai Church hall here.

Alwyn D'Souza of Agrar parish, was elected president of the central council. He defeated his counterpart Viyon Vegas of Vittal parish by a very narrow margin of 6 votes. Members from 95 affiliated units Mangaluru diocese cast their votes.

The day began with a holy Eucharistic celebrations with Fr Franklin D'Souza, the national youth director of ICYM, being the main celebrant. In his homily he stressed the importance of service and dedication of the leaders.

It was followed by the annual general body meeting led by Melreeda Rodrigues, the outgoing president of ICYM central council. Elections were held only for the post of president as all other posts were unanimously elected. Fr Vijay Victor Lobo and his team supervised the election.

The afternoon session was graced by the prize distribution and valedictory ceremony. Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu, vicar general of Mangaluru diocese, Jacintha Alfred, mayor of Mangaluru City Corporation, Raymond D'Souza, national advisor of ICYM, Fr Wilson D'Souza, parish priest of Bijai and the executive committee members of ICYM were present on the stage.

In his presidential address Msgr Denis Prabhu appreciated the efforts and activities done by the central council and wished well to the new central council.

Raymond D'Souza in his chief guest address said youth must rise to the national level in all fields especially in civil services.

Fr Ronald D'Souza, director of ICYM appreciated the selfless work of the central committee and also the work done in parish and deanery levels.

A few achievers of ICYM were felicitated on the occasion. Venassia Rodrigues, secretary, presented the annual report, while outgoing president Melreeda Rodrigues thanked everyone for the support she received throughout the years. The executive committee also felicitated Fr Ronald D'Souza, the youth director of Mangaluru diocese.

Ten best units of the diocese - Bajpe, Cordel, Paneer, Permannur, Paladka, Moodbidri, Taccode, Madanthyar, Maril, Loretto - were honoured for their active participation in ICYM.

Winston and Robin compered.

The new central executive committee for 2015-16 :

President : Alwyn D'Souza of Agrar
Vice-president : Vishwas Lobo, Bannur
Lady Vice-president : Nishita D'Souza, Manjeshwar
Secretary : Jackson D'Costa, Vamadapadav
Joint Secretary : Roshel Mascarenus, Puttur
Treasurer : Wilson D'Souza, Allipade
Auditor : Anish D'Souza, Suratkal
Regional executive : Jonita D'Souza, Bijai and Viyon Viegas, Vitla
IPP : Melreeda Rodrigues, Balkunje