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Udupi: Oscar Fernandes Inaugurates ICYM ‘Yuva Mahotsav' at Shirva

  •   Tue, May 27 2008 03:22:48 PM

Udupi: Oscar Fernandes Inaugurates ICYM ‘Yuva Mahotsav' at Shirva

Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (RD)
Pics: Wilson D'Souza Shirva

Udupi, May 27: 'Youth community should work for the development of villages, state and nation by good behaviour and progressive thinking which would certainly take India to greater heights globally,' said union minister of state for labour Oscar Fernandes.

He was speaking after inaugurating 'Yuva Mahotsav '08' at Our Lady of Health church, Shirva, on Monday May 26, organized by Udupi district committee of Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM). 

Youth should essentially work for eradicating social evils that are plaguing the society.  It is only the youth energy that can bring about changes in the society, he opined. 

Aloysius Paul D’Souza, bishop of Mangalore diocese, while gracing the occasion, said that youth should dream for a better future by closely observing the happenings in the society which should empower them to combat social evils efficiently.

Youth should follow the teachings of Jesus by working for the poor and try to create an atmosphere of peace for the good of the society. Only youth leadership can assure social transformation, he said.

ICYM national youth director Fr Alwyn D’Souza, former MP Vinay Kumar Sorake, former MLA U R Sabhapathy, zilla panchayat member Gerald Fernandes, district Congress president M A Gafoor, Kallianpur Goretti Convent superior Sr Melania, Bramavar S M N Cathedral vicar general Fr Ramban G M Scaria, convener of Shirva zonal committee and youth director Fr Praveen Leo Lasrado, Shirva Our Lady of Good Health church parish priest Fr Richard Coelho were the chief guests of the occasion.

District committee director Fr Peter Pinto, secretary John Pereira, women convener Adrian, Mangalore committee director Fr Anil D’Souza, Ashley Machado, Navin Prakash Noronha were present on the dais.

ICYM district committee president Michael Rodrigues delivered the introductory address.  Hilda Mathias and Meera compered the programme.  

‘Yuva Mahotsav ‘08’ was attended by a large number of youth from 11 Catholic dioceses of state, namely Mangalore, Bangalore, Belgaum, Shimoga, Mysore, Bhadravati, Gulbarga, Bellary, Beltangady, Karwar and Chikmagalur.
 
Bishop Aloysius Paul D’Souza diocese offered Eucharist Mass ahead of inaugural of ‘Yuva Mahotsav ‘ 08’.

Later, ICYM flag was hoisted at St Mary’s College, Shirva.
  

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  • Sudeep, Moodbidri

    Fri, May 30 2008

    Naveen is absolutely right, wat ever u have said is perfect, but as far as our youth is concerned its opposite to wat u have side thats because we are the one who organize all the programmes. we need convince the priests they will surely accept our plans. I would like to say that think beyond the borders and we should not stuck to only our parish, we need to help all the parishes in the varado so that each person will become a leader and will be recognized... as far as personal life is concerned you need to take care of that.. Good Work by Udupi Diocese...

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  • M. A. D'souza, Ajekar/Karkala

    Wed, May 28 2008

    I had a good laugh on the comments of Sheila and Peter. This is the first time I did not see his wife with him. Moreover, she stands just next to him right in front.

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  • Rodney, Mangalore

    Thu, May 29 2008

    It was good to see the spirit of youths, i appricate the good step taken by youths in eradicating the social evils. keep it goin Guys...

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  • naveen pinto, belthangady

    Thu, May 29 2008

    behind the every activities of ICYM in karnataka, the shadow of priests is there. office bearers and other youth leader are treated as workers only.i have the bitter expierence in ICYM wid the priests(directors) and other priests who gives the great speeches on the dias for the youth leadership and never allows the youth to be tha leader just bcoz of their superiority complex,ego. i advise the youth of the Mangalore diocese to show the creativity, working with the youth and for the youth for the sake of nation, community and most of all dont forget to think abt your personal life.

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  • sheila lobo, dubai

    Tue, May 27 2008

    Good observation Peter - maybe Oscar's wife wants to prove the saying that every behind every succesful (??) man, there is a woman!! Apart from cutting ribbons and giving speeches, has Oscar really contributed anything to his constituency or even his own community?? Oscaranna hope, this message reaches you.

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  • Peter D'almeida, Mangalore

    Tue, May 27 2008

    Congratulations ICYM Shirva..I think this is the first time Oscar Fernandes has come to a function without bringing his wife along....!!

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