Mangalore Diocese

ICYM Moodbidri Unit celebrates 72nd Indian Independence Day

15th August, 2018 : Indian Catholic Youth Movement Moodbidri Unit celebrated 72nd Indian Independence Day on 15th August 2018. The programme commenced after the Holy Eucharistic celebration with the prayer song. Jane Fernandes gave an introduction about the programme and requested the guests to take their honourable seats on the dias.

V Rev Fr Paul Sequeira Parish Priest was the chief guest for the programme along with Rev Fr Angelo, John Menezes Vice President and Ronald Serrao Secretary Parish Pastoral Council, Ex Military Officers Austin Periera, Henry Lobo, Joseph Elias Lobo and Steevan Concessao, Unit Animators Sunil Pinto and Silviya Mascarenhas were the dignitaries of the programme.

Jevish Fernandes President ICYM Moodbidri unit welcomed the gathering and requested the chief guest to proceed towards flag hoisting ceremony. V Rev Fr Paul Sequeira addressed the gathering about significance of Indian Independence Day. Carol Rebello Unit Secretary proposed the vote of thanks. ICYM members distributed sweets to the gathering.

At the end ICYM members along with Animator Sunil Pinto visited Retired Defence Medical Officer Francis Dsouza and thanked him for his service to our nation and felicitated him.