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Adieu to Fr Mari; Welcome to Fr Anil the RYDs

The KRYC outgoing secretary Fr Mari Joe was given farewell and the incoming secretary Fr Anil D’sa was welcomed and installed as the RYD on 13 May 2017 at KROSS, Bangalore. The programme commenced with an introductory speech and briefing of the schedule of the programme by Mr. Martin the ABIDE coordinator. Mr. Kelvin joint secretary led the prayer session through a video prayer song. Ms.Valida welcomed the guests present for the programme. The guests present were Rev. Bishop Henry Dsouza chairman of CBCI Youth Commission, Fr. Deepak KJ Thomas the National Youth Director of ICYM and Mr. Sijo Ambatt, the National President of ICYM, Fr. Joyce SDB the Salesian Provincial of Bangalore Province and Mr. Jose Jacob CEO of Integro.

The programme was inaugurated by lighting of the lamp. Ms. Margaret presented a video of the memories of Fr. Mari Joseph as the RYD of ICYM for six years. It was followed by many members sharing their personal experiences with Fr. Mari as RYD. Representing the DYDs Fr. Harry Victor of Belgaum diocese expressed his experience with Fr Mari for five years. Mr. Jose Jacob representing the ABIDE members shared his opinion of Fr.Mari and depicted him as a great leader. Cyril the REXCO member shared his momories of Fr.Mari and said that he is a punctual person. Ms. Hazel Martis the Regional President of YCS/YSM shared her experience of working with Fr.Mari Joseph in region specially during the Convention. Fr. Deepak the National Youth Director, shared his experience with Fr Mari specially through the journey of National Youth Convention. He said that he is a person with solutions for all kind of problems.

Fr. Mari was felicitated for his commendable service in youth ministry by REXCO, ABIDE , YCS, BOSCO youth, Fr. Lourdusamy the Regional Coordinator of the Commissions and his family members. Chairman Bishop appreciated his work as the regional youth director. Later Fr. Mari expressed his sentiments of gratitude to all the people who supported him in his journey as a director.

The second part of the programme was the installation of Fr. Anil Dsa as the new regional youth director. The ceremony began with Ms. Valida Mendonca reading the profile of Fr.Anil Dsa. Mr. Savio read the appointment letter of Fr. Anil D’sa from the Arch Bishop and Mr Anupam read out the job description as the Secretary to the Karnataka Regional Youth Commission. Fr Anil was given a Stole and the Bible as a symbol of taking up responsibilities as the RYD. The chairman Bishop installed him with profession of faith and words of acceptance. Fr Mari handed over the important files of KRYC and wished him the best.