REGIONAL NEWS

YCS training program and election of new central council was held on 5th July 2015 at don bosco hall, bishops house udupi. People from all directions of the diocese had been here for a narrow thought i.e., who would be the new office bearers for the coming year. Everyone around us were excited and enthusiastic as they gathered to the registration counter. As it is said, seeking the blessings of god would make everyone fresh....so the program for this day was started with Eucharistic celebration in which Rev Fr.Edwin D'souza director of YCS udupi was the main celebrant...the readings were done by council members. After which Fr. Edwin gave a talk according to gospel and youths mind, then the mass winded up and everyone had a stomach full breakfast. Everyone rejoined in a while and got prepared for training, which was taken over by the resource person Mr. Nobert Misquith. Meanwhile animators and conveners were undergone a training which was given by diocesan resource persons Mr. Francis D'Cunha along with Prof. Vincent Alva professor at milagres college. They pointed out the role of animators & conveners and how they can guide and help YCS members at a large scale. In between the talks Ex-YCS & new ICYM councils came up with some action songs, games & cell activities.

In the second session in the afternoon...the most awaiting moment, the elections of YCS central council, which was held and the office bearers of udupi diocese YCS council for the year 2015-16 were choosen, which was further followed by delicious lunch. The time had come for the oaths to be taken....the oath taken ceremony was mastered by ex-council treasurer Viola Mendonca. The dignitories were.. President Fr. Royal Nazareth, chief guest Fr. Rolwin Aranha,  Fr. Edwin D'Souza, and Mr. Norbert Misquith, Mr. Francis D’cunha, Mr Stany Fernandes and diocese animators Mr. John Castellino and Mrs. Leena Mendonca were present. Along with them also the ICYM and YSM council members and YCS outgoing council members were on the dais. Then Fr Royal addressed the gathering and gave a message. Fr. Edwin honoured the outgoing council with mementos. It was the turn of outgoing secretary Jeenal Saldanha to read out the annual report of  year 2014-15. Aftermath the outgoing members shared their experience they had during the year. While outgoing president Clive Quadros welcomed the gathering, he also congratulated and well wished the newly elected council. Then it was time for oaths to be taken....the elected members received their scarves from the seniors of same post. Every newly elected members were ready with candles lit up for the oath and they promised that they would do accordingly. Then Fr. Edwin announced about the upcoming programs and trainings to be held during the year, he also congratulated new council and thanked everyone for attending it. Then the newly elected president Priyanka Shruthi Noronha addressed the gathering. Then it was the time to windup the program... so newly elected secretary Viyol Ezekiel Crasto delivered the vote of thanks.

Viola Mendoca compered the program. About 200YCSers from all over the diocese attended the program and took the message back to their units.