KARNATAKA REGIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION

The Karnataka Regional Youth Commission held the 29th ICYM Council in Mangalore

The Karnataka Regional Youth Commission (KRYC) organized its 29th ICYM Council at Shanti Kiran, Pastoral Centre, Bajjodi, Mangalore, on 14th January 2024. This council brought together youth directors, animators, and diocesan leaders from 10 dioceses out of 14 dioceses of Karnataka Region.

The council began with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, celebrated by Fr Maria Xavier, DYD of Mysore diocese and other directors concelebrated in it. The inaugural program was presided over by Most Rev. Dr. Henry D'Souza, Chairman Bishop of the KRCBC Youth Commission, and the chief guest was Rev. Fr. Santhosh Rodrigues, Director of the Pastoral Centre, Mangalore. Rev. Fr. Lourd Raj (Regional Youth Director), Rev. Fr. Ashwin Cardoza (ICYM Director of Mangalore Diocese), Sr. Molly Illickal (Regional Youth Lady Animator), Ms. Vileena Gonsalves (Regional Youth President), and Mr. Winston Sequeira (ICYM Mangalore Diocesan President) were present on the dais. Mr. Winston Sequeira welcomed the gathering, and Steena D'Souza compered the program.

Mr. Nevin Anthony and Ms. Ashley D'Souza were honored on behalf of ICYM Karnataka for being awarded the Young Achievers Award at National Youth Conference in Jalandhar.Mr. Lijo Jacob, Joint Secretary of ICYM Karnataka, presented the minutes of the last meeting. Ms. Ashley D'Souza presented the regional activity report.

The council was presided over by Ms. Vileena Gonsalves, Regional Youth President, and Mr. Ebin Samuel, REXCO Karnataka Region. The diocesan presidents presented their diocesan activity reports, enabling other dioceses to understand their strengths and learn from each other. After the report presentations, other dioceses had an opportunity to ask questions and learn about their initiatives. The council then engaged in major discussions on the growth of the movement, rules and regulations, the regional convention information, Civil Services, Digitalization, and various other concerns. Each diocese and the regional team shared their opinions.

On behalf of the Karnataka Regional Youth Commission, the 75th birthday of Most Rev. Dr. Henry D'Souza was celebrated by cutting a cake. The program concluded with the National ICYM Anthem and a group photo. The regional director verbalized the deep sense of gratitude to all the directors, diocesan leaders and especially to Fr Ashwin DYD of Mangalore diocese for generous enough to host the council in the diocese. The regional team of ICYM, and YCS/YSM members were present for the council.