Media Release
Bantwal, Jan 16: As the diocese of Mangaluru is observing 2019 as ‘Year of Youth’, under the leadership of ICYM Madanthyar unit 'Year of Youth' was inaugurated in the parish. The youth of Madanthyar parish came together during 7.45 am mass on January 13 and 'Year of Youth' was inaugurated by unveiling the logo by Fr Joachim Fernandes, director of Small Christian Community.
During the inauguration, Fr Basil Vas, parish priest of Sacred Heart Church Madanthyar, assistant parish priest Fr Alwyn D’Souza, parish council secretary Leo Rodriguez, ICYM Madanthyar president Ronson Veigas and secretary of ICYM Madanthyar Lavita Fernandes were present and inaugurated the 'Year of Youth’ by lighting up the lamp.
Fr Joachim Fernandes presided over the Eucharistic celebration and preached about the role of youth and prayed for the youth of Madanthyar and the country.