Diocesan News

Nov 23 : Indian Catholic Youth Movement (I.C.Y.M) Central Council, Mangalore Diocese hosted "P.S.T.A - 2020", a virtual training programme to the newly elected Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers and Amcho Yuvak Representatives of all the Units of Mangalore Diocese on Sunday, 22nd November 2020. The pandemic has forced all of us to adapt to the new norms of living, which otherwise would be a whole day programme, had to be cut short to a two hour online training.

Amcho Yuvak representative Sujay Lobo led the prayer service. Lady Vice-President Vishma Dcunha welcomed the young leaders. Fr Ashwin Cardoza - Director ICYM Mangalore Diocese gave a brief description about the importance of the youth and how to become a true Leader. The team was divided into 4 for the interactive session, based on which President - Leon Saldanha, Secretary - Veena Vas, Vishma D’Cuhna, Sujay Lobo, and PRO- Minol Braggs briefly explained the duties and responsibilities of unit leaders.

Fr Ashwin Cardoza - Director launched the "Yuva Sampark" link for the youth of the diocese. Immediate Past President Jaison Pereira proposed the vote of thanks. Sheldon Alvares the regional representative was the host for the training programme. The programme ended by singing ICYM Anthem.