Udupi: Over 500 youth attend Emerge – 2022, ICYM Udupi diocesan Convention

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Udupi 11 Oct 2022: Indian Catholic Youth Movement of Diocese of Udupi organised a one day youth convention "EMERGE 2022" from 9am to 5pm at St Mary’s English Medium School at Kannapady, Udupi.

 

Stage program was organized by ICYM Central council. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, bishop of the Diocese of Udupi inaugurated the convention.

 

In his message, bishop said that Youth should love Christ and inculcate values of Christ in their lives. He quoted Holy Father Francis’ message saying that they should love the Eucharist and to lead a truthful life by following God’s commandments.

 

Fr Charles Menezes - parish priest of Mother is Sorrows Church and Dean of Udupi Deanery,  Fr Franklin D’Souza - parish priest of Our Lady of Assumption Church, Hiriyur Chitradurga, diocese of Shivamogga, also former National Youth Director of ICYM and Fr Johnson Sequeira, principal of St Mary’s English Medium School, Kannapady, Udupi were the chief guests.

 

At 9:30am Fr Charles Menezes delivered the Ist talk on Inter religious marriages and its challenges. He enlightened youth upon the present conversion bill how it affects the faith and values of life. He asked them to be strong in faith and build a family based on faith rather than reasoning.

 

At 10:30am Fr Franklin D’Souza enlightened the youth on the topic, Role of the youth in the Church and in the society. He said that one should go beyond borders to understand the gift of life given by God. He cited various instances and motivated the youth.

 

At 11:30am Fr Franklin D’Souza concelebrated Holy Eucharist with Fr Harry D’Souza and Fr Steven Fernandes. In his homily Fr Franklin D’Souza asked young people to witness Jesus in their lives.

 

 

After lunch a cultural programme was organized.

 

Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo was the Chief guest. Five Deanery youth exhibited their talents. Prizes were distributed to the winners.

 

Fr Steven Fernandes - Secretary for the Youth Commission together with ICYM Diocese of Udupi Mr. Inesh Miranda and ICYM council members organized the program. After the COVID this was the first mega program conducted for the Diocesan Youth.

 

From five deaneries 500 young people gathered for the Convention.