Indian Catholic Youth Movement Mudipu unit organized “Yuva Sangam and Nove Jevan 2021” to all the youths of the parish on 26th September 2021 at St Joseph Vaz Shrine Mudipu Hall. The programme was symbolically inaugurated by ICYM Mangalore Diocesan President Jaison Crasta, Secretary Vishma Dcunha, Treasurer Anil Sequeira, South deanery President Mackly Figreda, Secretary Preemal Dsouza, Treasurer Dycil Fernandes, ICYM Karnataka Regional representative Fevisha Monteiro and Fr Richard Dsouza, Assistant Parish Priest, St Joseph Vaz Church, Mudipu. Ice breaking session was conducted by the office bearers of both Diocese and deanery.
Fr Richard DSouza was the resource person of the programme. He took a session on “Media trap and youth” and he explained how every youth should be aware of social media. The session was followed by the holy Eucharistic celebration which was celebrated by ICYM Mangalore Diocese Director Fr Ashwin Cardoza and Parish Priest of Mudipu church Fr Assisi Rebello.
The valedictory programme was held at the end of the event. ICYM Mangalore Diocese Director Fr. Ashwin Cardoza and Parish Priest Fr. Assisi Rebello, Parish Council Vice-President Mr. Naveen Dsouza, Secretary Dr. Irine Veigas, ICYM Unit Animator Santhosh Deepak, Holy Family of Nazareth Convent Superior Sr Jaquina Dias, ICYM unit President Ashwin Dsouza, Secretary Philomena Fernandes, Vice President Mildred Dsouza were present on the dais.
'Nove Jevan' was organized on the occasion of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary and all the youths had their food together keeping in mind all are as one family.
ICYM Unit President Ashwin Dsouza welcomed the gathering. Secretary Philomena Fernandes delivered the vote of thanks. Wilma Fernandes and Veekshitha prayed and compered the programme. Altogether 40 youths from the parish actively participated and enjoyed the programme.