Stevan Pinto Permude Elected President of ICYM Mangalore Diocese
Daijiworld Media Network—Mangalore (CN)
Pics: Prajwal Ukkuda
Mangalore, Jun 29: The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) held its 61st annual general body meeting and cup presentation ceremony at Rosario Cathedral Church Hall in the city on Sunday, June 29.
Fr Stany Goveas, parish priest of the church inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp. The program was presided over by vicar general of Mangalore diocese, Mons Denis Moras Prabhu. J R Lobo (KAS), was the chief guest.
A new member committee was elected for the year 2008-09, during the general body meeting. Naveen Noronha was the past president. The following members will be the office bearers:
President: Stevan Pinto Permude
Vice president (male): Aun D’Souza, Vamanapadav
Vice president (female): Sharel Vaz Bondel
Secretary: Denis D’Souza Arwa
Joint secretary: Elory Belvai
Treasurer: Godwin Gantalkatta
Auditor: Joswin Crasta Kumble
‘Amcho Yuvak’ editor: Avinash Taccode
Regional representatives: Kevin D'Souza Bajpe and Avita Vaz Nirmarga
The cup presentation ceremony was also held after the election. Nine of the best units were awarded. The winning units are Kelarai, Permai, Panir, Gurpur, Permude, Nirmarga, Arwa, Madanthyar, and Uppinangady.
Fr Anil D’Souza, ICYM director, Naveen Noronha, former president, Sonia Barboza, former secretary, Sr Milagrin Horta, lady animator, Pradeep Saldanha, cup secretary, other members of the ICYM central council, and representatives of various parishes were present on the occasion.