Diocesan News

July 4 : On July 2nd 2023, Mithesh D’Souza Alangar was elected as the President of ICYM Mangalore Diocese for the year 2023-24. The day began with the Holy Eucharistic offered by Rev Fr Robert D’Souza the Principal of Lourdes Central School Bejai and Rev Fr Ashwin Lohith Cardoza, Director ICYM Mangalore Diocese at Rosario Cathedral Mangalore, followed by the Annual General body Meeting at Rosario Cathedral Hall. All the DEXCO office bearers, Central Council members, all deanery and unit office bearers were present during the meeting.

Delitia Asumptha Periera – Lady Voice President read the prayer and Rev Fr Ashwin Lohith Cardoza evoked God’s blessings. Mr Anil John Sequiera - President ICYM Mangalore Diocese presided over the meeting. Anil John Sequeira – President welcomed the gathering, Nishal Preemal Dsouza- Geneal Secretary read out the Report of previous year Annual Meeting. Frayal Cross Treasurer presented the Annual income and expenditure and Nishal Preemal Dsouza – General Secretary delivered a vote of thanks and concluded with the ICYM theme song .

Under the guidance of Rev Fr. Vijay Victor Lobo and the Election Commission of Mangalore Diocese, the 2023-24 office bearers' election took place with assistance from Rev Fr. Kenneth Crasta, Rev Fr. Paul D'Souza, Rev Fr. Denzil Lobo, and the deacons.

Mithesh D’Souza Alangar and Winston Joel Sequeira Hospet were the contestants for the post of President, Nisha Ankitha D’Souza Cordel and Wilma Viyola Lobo Kokkada for General Secretary and Anisha Fernandes Surathkal and Maxi Rostan D’Souza Bela for the post of Joint Secretary. 108 units actively casted their votes during the election. Mithesh D’Souza Alangar was elected as the President, Wilma Viyola Lobo as the General Secretary, Anisha Fernandes Surathkal was elected as the Joint Secretary for the year 2023-24. Other office bearers who were elected unanimously are Delwin D’Souza Maniyampare as Vice President, Lavisha Daisy D’Souza Salethur as Lady Vice President, Sushanth Samson Fernandes Arva as Treasurer, Jaison D’Souza Fajir as Auditor.

The valedictory ceremony was organized in the evening followed by the handing over of responsibilities to the newly elected Diocesan Youth Office Bearers and oath taking. The Vicar General Msgr Lawrence Maxim Noronha, Mr Vincent Mascarenhas Moodbidri, Fr Ashwin Lohith Cardoza and all the DEXCO members were present on the dais. Mr Vincent Mascarenhas was honored for his 33 years of selfless service towards ICYM. Msgr Maxim Noronha appreciated the good work performed by the DEXCO members and congratulated the newly elected office bearers. Nishal Preemal D’Souza presented the annual report of the year 2022-23.

A token of appreciation was given to the past DEXCO members and Central Council members. Newly wedded couples who were former DEXCO members were felicitated. Delitia Asumptha Periera welcomed the gathering, Nishal Preemal D’Souza thanked each and every one for their support and encouragement. Jaison Vittal compered the program. The day ended with the ICYM theme song. Jaison Lawrence Crasta and Viola Reshma Lewis conducted activities for the participants.

Long live ICYM Mangalore Diocese