Media Release
Mangaluru, Jul 8: Winston Sequeira from Hospet, was unanimously elected as the president of ICYM Mangalore diocese for the tenure of 2024-2025 on July 7.
The day began with a solemn Holy Eucharistic celebration, led by Fr Ivan Cordeiro manager Codialbail Press as the main celebrant, accompanied by Fr Ashwin Lohith Cardoza, the director of ICYM Mangalore diocese, at Rosario Cathedral in Mangaluru. Following this, the Annual General Body Meeting took place at the Rosario Cathedral Hall, with attendance from all DEXCO office bearers, Central Council members, and representatives from deaneries and units.
The Annual General Body Meeting commenced with an earnest prayer led by the DEXCO Committee members. President Mithesh D'Souza offered a heartfelt welcome to everyone present. Wilma Lobo, the general secretary, followed with a comprehensive presentation of the previous year's annual report. Treasurer Sushanth Fernandes meticulously detailed the financial accounts, covering the annual income and expenditures. To close the session, Wilma Lobo expressed her appreciation, and the meeting concluded with the ICYM theme song.
The 2024-25 office bearers’ election, held under the supervision of Fr Vijay Victor Lobo, the election commissioner of ICYM Mangalore diocese and parish priest of Kulur Church who was honored for being the president of Signis India. The election was conducted with the valuable support of Fr Denzil Lobo and the deacons.
Nihan Sequeira Loretto and Royan Nazareth from Fermai contested for the position of vice-president, with 70 units actively participating in the voting process. Nihan Sequeira emerged victorious as the vice-president for the year 2024-2025.