About
Karnataka Regional Youth Commission

Karnataka Regional Youth Commission (KRYC) is under the leadership of Karnataka Regional Catholic Bishop's Council (KRCBC). Most Rev. Dr. Peter Machado, Archbishop of Bangalore is the President of KRCBC and also the president of KRYC.

It is one of the 22 Regional Commissions of the KRCBC. Most Rev. Dr. Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Bellary Diocese is the Chairman of the Karnataka Regional Youth Commission and Most Rev. Mar Joseph Arumachadath Bishop of Bhadravathi is the joint-chairman. Read More

KRYC CIRCULAR   The Regional Annual Report   Arise Shine
The Regional Magazine



Chairman's
Message

I greet you most warmly and thank you for being friends of Christ and his Church! You are the present and the future of the Church. The Church has great hopes in you, because you bring energy, vitality and dreams for tomorrow.
Many of you with a thirst for the Word of God and desire for greater holiness of life are drawn to Charismatic Conventions, Retreats, Seminars and other events...


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Bishop Henry D’Souza

Bishop of Bellary and Chairman,
KRCBC Youth Commission

Director's
Message

Fr. Ashwin Lohith Cardoza

Regional Youth Director

ICYM REXCO
Karnataka Region

Vileena Gonsalves
President
Yeshappa
Vice President 2
Akwil Kirijost Fernandes
Male Representative
Supriya V
Female Representative
Ashley D’souza
General Secretary
Sharon Joe Thomas
Joint Secretary 1
Ebin S
Joint Secretary 2
Lijo Jacob
Joint Secretary 3
Karuna Shalom P
Treasurer
Milagrin Lawrence Saldhana
Liturgy
Blessy M J
Programe Coordinator
Steena Annabelle D’souza
Spokes Person
Pratheek Jose
Media Secretary
Sanjay Orwin D’souza
Member
Keerthi Kiran
MIJARC
Viola Reshma Lewis
MIJARC Coordinator
Deepthi Sophia
MIJARC
Fr George Fernandes
DYD Representative
Sr. Molly Illickal
Regional Lady Animator
Fr Joseph Cheeran
DYD - Belthangady Diocese

YCS/YSM REXCO
Karnataka Region

Sr. Molly Illickal
Regional Lady Animator
Briston Mario Rodrigues
Coordinator
Jesvita D'souza
President
Alisha Bishop
Vice President
Allen Johnson
Vice-President
Austin Rohan Pais
General Secretary
Supritha
Joint Secretary
Venus Wilfred Lewis
Treasurer
Jiya Antonia Cutinho
Cultural & Liturgical Secretary
Darshan
Media Secretary
Annon Mendonca
Member
Abhinav A Sundarkar
Member
Jacklin
Member
Andria Sharol Veigas
Member
Flavian Melroy Mendonca
Member


YCS/YSM Karnataka Regional Convention 2024




"YCS/YSM Regional Convention 2024"



Gratitude



KRCBC-Youth Commission is
indebted to you for your valuable service.
We acknowledge your initiative, team-work and shouldering a mammoth responsibilities in the year 2021-23.

Thank you!



Upcoming Events



Greetings!
Karnataka Regional Youth Commission Presents 13th Regional Youth Convention 2025 Hosted by Diocese of Karwar
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2-5, Oct 2025

13th REGIONAL YOUTH CONVENTION
YUVAJANOTSAVA 2025

2-5, Oct 2025

The 13th Regional Youth Convention is happening from October 2nd to 5th, 2025, hosted by the vibrant Diocese of Karwar!

Greetings!
Karnataka Regional Youth Commission extends heartfelt Thanks to all the talented youth who showcased their creativity and passion in logo design Competition based on the theme Youth Walk Together with Hope

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Karnataka ICYM Alumni

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Organisation With
KRYC

11th August
2025

Yuva Habba 2K25 – A Celebration of Faith and Joy for the Youth of Shimoga Diocese

Shimoga, August 11, 2025: On 10 August 2025, the Yuvamitra, Youth Commission of the Diocese of Shimoga, organized YUVA HABBA (Youth Jubilee) – National Youth Sunday at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Shimoga. This special event brought together 250 youth and 25 animators from various parts of the diocese to celebrate their faith and shared experiences.

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22nd 23rd July
2025

Empowering the Youth: A Session with the Young Priests

On July 22-23, 2025, the “Formation and Vocation Promotion Commission” organized an “Ongoing Formation Program” for priests ordained within the last 10 years in collaboration with the Youth Commission. The enriching sessions were designed to strengthen the spiritual and pastoral foundation of young priests as they walk alongside today’s youth.

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7th June
2025

YCS Vanamahotsav: Greening the Future

On June 7, 2025, the Young Christian Students (YCS) unit of Ferar parish, Mangalore diocese, organized a meaningful tree plantation drive at St. Francis Xavier’s church, Ferar, as part of the RSLTP action plan. The program commenced at 8.30 am with a brief inauguration, where the parish priest, Fr. James D’Souza, together with YCS animator Mr. Mark Pereira, planted the first sapling.

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1st June
2025

KRYC Council Meeting 2025 Held in Karwar to plan for Milestones Jubilee celebrations

The Karnataka Regional Youth Commission (KRYC) convened its annual council meeting on June 1, 2025, at Bishops House in Karwar, with a primary focus on planning the upcoming Regional Youth Convention (RYC). This year’s convention holds profound significance

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25th May
2025

Sportify’25 – Celebrating Sportsmanship

ICYM Udupi Diocese and ICYM Udupi Deanery successfully organized sportify’25, a diocesan level sports event, on May 25, 2025, at the Mahatma Gandhi District Stadium in Ajjarkad, Udupi. The event commenced with a Holy Mass, followed by a range of sporting activities including track and field

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Karnataka