Media Release

Mangaluru, Feb 2: The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) Cordel unit on Sunday January 31 organized a youth orientation programme ‘Yuva Ekvot-2021’.

The programme began with a prayer song led by Lanville Sequeira and team. Fr Victor Machado in his inaugural address encouraged the youth to actively participate in all the activities and stay united.

In order to conduct the orientation session, Jaison Periera, Karnataka regional ICYM president; Jesvita Quadras, International Youth Advisory Body member, and Norbert Misquith, former diocesan president were present. Fr Ashwin Cardoza, ICYM director of the diocese, Leon Saldanha, president of ICYM Mangaluru diocese and his team paid a visit and encouraged the youth.

The orientation session began with an ice-breaking session led by Jaison Pereira after which Jesvita Quadras shared her experience in youth ministry. Norbert Misquith with his vast experience in training the youth motivated the participants with his inspiring talk and group activities.

Deacon, Ivan D’Souza welcomed the gathering. Reinald Lobo introduced the guests, Avrel Fernandes, secretary of ICYM Cordel unit delivered words of gratitude and Anisha D’Souza compered the programme. Fr Lawrence Cutinha, assistant director of ICYM Cordel, Fr Shaun Rodrigues, Dn Ivan D’Souza, Michael D’Souza, vice-president of Parish Pastoral Parishad were present.

The curtains were drawn on the programme with Mangalurean baila. A good number of youth participated in the programme.