REGIONAL NEWS

To commemorate the Golden Jubilee of YCS/YSM in India, YCS/YSM Diocese of Mangalore organized “YCS GOLDEN BLASH” at Vamanjoor Church Grounds from 5.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. on 10th January, 2016. This day was celebrated by conducting few competitions such as Cooking without Fire, Collage, Flower Arrangement, Memory Test, Mono Acting, Still Image and Singing which was followed by a cultural evening.

The program began with a Prayer followed by a Welcome dance. Most Rev Dr Aloysius Paul Dsouza, Bishop of Mangalore Diocese presided over the program. IYCS Chaplain Fr. Charles Menezes was the Chief Guest.

In his Presidential Speech Bishop Dr. Aloysius Paul stressed on the benefits of Joining YCS/YSM. He further said that the youth should take up jobs in government sectors. Parents should encourage their children to answer competitive exams and join the government sectors.

Fr Charles Menezes said that YCS/YSM is strengthening the youth to face the challenges in the society and also helps in developing leadership qualities. He urged more and more youth to join YCS/YSM.

Fr Cyprian Pinto, Parish Priest of Vamanjoor Church thanked the organizing committee for giving an opportunity to host this historical program in Vamanjoor Parish. 

Fr Charles Menezes, IYCS Chaplain and Fr Deepak Thomas,National Director ICYM were felicitated by the Bishop on this occasion. 

Members of YCS/YSM who have worked hard to strengthen the movement at the Regional, National and International level were felicitated by the Bishop. 

The Special Golden Jubilee Edition of YUVATHARE the Diocesan YCS/YSM Magazine and the Revised ACTION SONG BOOK were released by Bishop Dr. Aloysius Paul 

Fr Ronald D’Souza, Diocesan Director YCS/YSM delivered the vote of thanks. Smitha, Wilma, Roshan Lobo and Sharon Pinto compered the Program.

Diocesan Director Fr. Ronald Prakash D’Souza, Regional Director YCS/YSM Fr. Mari Joseph, Sr. Mariette BS Provincial Superior Bethany, Fr. Ronald Veigas, Youth Director Shivamogga Diocese, Roshan Menezes Kamath, Vice-President of Vamanjoor church, Arith Pinto, YCS President, Vamanjoor unit, Roshan Lobo and Jesvita Quardas, NEXCO, Melroy D’Souza, President and Sharon Pinto Secretary Central Council were present on the Dias.