Mangaluru, Jun 7: ICYM, Mangalore Diocese, the largest premier Catholic Youth Movement will celebrate its Platinum Jubilee on June 12 at Vamanjoor Church Hall at 2:15 PM.

Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore Diocese, Fr Ashwin Lohith Cardoza, director, Jaison Lawrence Crasta, president, Blairil Vishma D'Cunha, general secretary, and Dexco of the year 2021-2022 will grace the ICYM Mangalore Diocese's 75th year of existence. The occasion will be marked by a grand celebration comprising of felicitation, cultural programmes by the youth and other interesting events.

About ICYM:

ICYM is the largest Premier Catholic Youth Movement. The Patron of ICYM is St Gonsalo Garcia. He is a model for the youth to live life youthfully with enthusiasm. ICYM has always served, involved and responded creatively by journeying with the youth. It has been helping youngsters to be effective leaders and to serve through various responsible positions. The motto of ICYM is "To Lead, to Serve, to Shine". It means that there is a lot to be done and a whole community to be won. Its primary aim is to motivate and form the youth to be active members of the society. Over the years several Bishops of Mangalore diocese have supported this cause. For the smooth functioning, a group of selected members called DEXCO- Diocesan executive committee spearheaded by Director, oversee the functioning, planning and execution of the activities for the youth. ICYM Mangalore diocese functions under the banner of the Central council. It consists of 12 deaneries and 110 parishes(affiliated). Instituted in the year 1947 in the Bejai parish, it has been a premier youth organization of the Mangalore diocese. Furthermore, ICYM has aided to promote values that build a humane person. There are over 4000 youth in Mangalore diocese who energise ICYM. In the past few years numerable activities along with some major events were conducted and also informative sessions were held. In addition to that, ICYM has also helped those most in need.