Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (RD)

Udupi, Dec 2: Youth convention of Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) of St Anthony's church, Sastan and dedication of permanent sound systems to parish auditorium was held on Sunday November 30 at parish auditorium, here.

St Anthony's church parish priest Fr Vincent Martis dedicated the sound systems donated by ICYM to St Anthony's parish and installed in the late John Furtado Memorial church auditorium.  

Fr Vincent Martis urged the youth to take leadership in the society as they are its future.  

Parish council vice-president Sylvester D’Souza, who was the chief guest of the occasion, said that youth need adequate guidance in the society in the modern age.  Hence, youth need to act upon in this regard, he urged.

District ICYM vice-president Lancy Martis Moodubelle and speaker Zina Mary Lewis were also present on the dais.  Resource persons Kota Narendra Kumar, Wilson D'Souza Shirva and Sr Meena Kanajar enlightened the youth on 'Leadership in Group', 'Friendship and Love' and 'Entertainment - A Way to Leadership' respectively. 

ICYM parish unit felicitated Jesus Mary convent superior Sr Rosario Pimenta for being appointed as provincial superior of Gujarat province, on the same occasion.

ICYM parish unit president Chester D'Souza welcomed the gathering while vice-president Joel Lewis proposed vote of thanks.  Secretary Jonita Lewis compered the programme.  Convener Michael Rodrigues delivered the keynote address.