Media Release

Mangaluru, Feb 16: ICYM Cascia unit recently honoured St Gonsalo Garcia of Bassein – patron of ICYM at the youth gathering programme on Sunday evening at St Rita Church Hall, Cascia.

As St Gonsalo Garcia of Bassein was born on February 5, 1556 and expired on the same day in the year 1597, February 6 is celebrated as feast of St Gonsalo Garcia of Bassein.

Fr Harold Mascarenhas - parish priest, St Rita Church, Cascia presided over the programme along with Fr Rupesh Madtha - resident priest - St Rita Church, Cascia, Jossy Theodore - vice president, Vivita Dsouza - secretary, Cascia Parish Pastoral Council were the dignitaries of the programme. Fr Harold Mascarenhas enlightened the youth by addressing them on how youth should build their career and be successful individuals in society. Fr Rupesh Madtha addressed the youth on year of youth which brought enthusiasm in the minds of youth.

On this auspicious youth gathering, St Gonsalo Garcia of Bassein was honoured with roses by the youth. Rollen David Cutinha - president, ICYM Cascia unit welcomed the gathering and proposed the vote of thanks. The programme concluded with a fellowship dinner. It was a fun-filled day and a day to remember.