Udupi Diocese

Loyal D'Souza was unanimously elected as Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) president Udupi diocese for the year 2016-17

Loyal D'Souza from Pamboor parish in Shirva deanery was elected as the president in the annual meeting. The election of new office bearers was held in Don Bosco hall at the Mother of Sorrows Church, Udupi. Prior to the elections for the office bearers’ the annual general body meeting was held under the presidentship of Derick Mascarenhas. Director of Udupi diocese Social Service Commission, Fr Reginald Pinto conducted the election & A talk on Gram Panchayath & panchayath Raj was also conducted by him.

Fr Edwin D' Souza, the youth director, administered oath to the new office bearers.

The office bearers of ICYM, Diocesan Central Committee are as follows:
President - Loyal D’Souza, Pamboor
Vice-president Gents - Arthur Dias, Byndoor
Vice-president Lady - Eslin Laveena D’Souza Hirgan
Secretary - Felina D’Souza, Moodubelle
PRO - Oneil Keith Andrade, Kalmady
Treasurer - Don D’Souza, Perampalli
Regional Representative Gents - Jestan Ferandes, Milagres Kallianpur
Regional Representative Lady - Valida Mendonca, Miyar
Nominated Member Gents - Renson Rolif Serrao, Mundkur
Nominated Member Lady - Lavita Cutinho, Udupi
Out Going President - Derrick Mascarenhas, Kolalgiri

Deanery Presidents
Kallianpur Deanery - Royton D’Souza, Kolalgiri
Udupi Deanery - Vinyl Delson D’Souza, Kuntalnagar
Karkal Deanery - Flaxon D’Silva, Kanajar
Shirva Deanery - Joyson D’Sa, Pangala
Kundapur Deanery - Lavita Pinto, Gangolli

The Chief guest for the occasion Udupi diocese Catholic education society secretary Fr. Lawrence D' Souza who stressed on the need for good leaders in the society, said that youth should use the opportunities and showcase their talents.

Pavithra Menezes, a young Village Accountant, was felicitated on the occasion.

Sr Hilda Mascarenhas & Mr. Walter D' Souza, Diocesan animators and others were present. Former president Derrick Mascarenhas welcomed the gathering while the newly elected president Loyal D' Souza delivered the vote of thanks.