ICYM Bantwal Varado Committee had organized “YUVA MILAN”

By Melwin Mogarnad
Bellevision Media Network

Mangalore, 31 August 2011: On the occasion of conclusion of International Youth Year and the 20th Anniversary of Indian Catholic Youth Movement, Bantwal Varado Committee had organized a program, “YUVA MILAN” on 28th August at Modankap Church Hall for the Youth of 13 parishes of Bantwal Varado. For the inaugural ceremony Fr Ivan, the Director, Ms Savita Pereira, the Resource person, Mr. Vincent, Central ICYM Ex-President were present. 250 youth flocked to the program. Ms Savitha spoke on, “The state of Christians in our present Society and our role as Youth”. She initiated the youth for a fruitful discussion in groups. Fr Stany, the Parish priest of Bambil led the Youth into prayer and adoration.

 

 

Youth enjoyed the group dynamic session conducted by Dony and Co. In the Inter-Parish Tug of War competition Modankap Youth won the first place. For the concluding ceremony Vicar Vara Fr Roque and the founding President of Varado Youth Committee, Mr Leo Fernandes, the Director Fr Ivan, the Office Bearers were present. After Michael Galbao, the Secretary presented the report, the Ex-Directors, Ex-Presidents and Ex-Secretaries were honoured by Fr Roque. The International Youth Year was symbolically concluded in a creative way. Fr Roque appreciated all the youth for their active presence and participation. Wilma and Lavina compered the program.