Grand Valedictory function for delegates of ’Days in Diocese’ Programme held at St. Lawr


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Karkala, 18 Jan 2017: The grand valedictory function of ‘Days in Diocese’ programme in the Udupi Diocese that was organized in anticipation of the National Youth Convention to be held from 18 to 22 January 2017 at St. Joseph’s Engineering College, Vamanjoor, Mangalore, was held at St. Lawrence Basilica, Attur-Karkala on Tuesday, 17 January.

 

The youth delegates from 11 states spread over 34 dioceses who had been residing with foster families of different parishes of Udupi Diocese from 14 to 17 January, gathered at the Souhardha Sabha Bhavana near St. Lawrence Basilica in the morning of 17 January and went in procession to the Basilica where holy mass was concelebrated under the leadership of the Bishop of Udupi Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo.

 

 

Msgr. Baptist Menezes-Vicar General of Udupi Diocese delivering the homily stressed on youth leadership and the importance of ‘Lectio Divina’ year proclaimed by Pope Francis to highlight the significance of reading and following the holy scriptures.

 

At the valedictory function organized after the holy mass, delegates who had participated in the ‘Days in Diocese’ programme were felicitated by offering them mementos. Youth delegates who represented different dioceses in India presented various cultural programmes. ICYM members of the Udupi Diocese also presented few cultural items.

 

In his message, Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo gave a glimpse of the Pastoral Plan 2025 of the Udupi Diocese to the youth delegates and whished them well for the National Youth Convention that would take place from 18 to 22 January at Mangalore.

 

Fr. Anil D’Souza-Dean of Kundapur Deanery and former Youth Director of ICYM Central Committee, Mangalore Diocese, narrated his memories and experience of National Youth Convention.

 

 

Following the valedictory function, youth delegates who were to proceed to Mangalore to participate in the National Youth Convention were given a warm send off.

 

Fr. Charles Menezes-International Director of Youth Organizations, Fr. Edwin D’Souza-Youth Director of Udupi Diocese, Fr. Reginald Pinto-Director of Sampada, Fr. George D’Souza-Director of St. Lawrence Basilica, Attur-Karkala, Loyel D’Souza-President of ICYM, Udupi Diocese, Arthur Dias -Vice President, Felina D’Souza-Secretary, Don D’Souza-Treasurer, Onil Andrade-PRO, Deric Mascarenhas-Former President, Vinel D’Souza-President of ICYM Udupi Deanery, Royston D’Souza, Flexan D’Silva, Velida Mendonca and others were present.

 

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