On the occasion of the year of faith, ICYM CENTRAL COUNCIL OF MANGALORE DIOCESE in association with divine word TV and western institute of technology organized a spiritual eve on the 10th of March 2013. The program began with the prayer dance by ICYM Kirem Unit which was followed by the theme song of Diocesan Youth Convention (DYC 2012). Later a small play called ”THALEETHA KUMM”, which had the motive to create an awareness against the exploitation of women in the society along with the comparison of the same in the bible, which was created by Fr. Jayaprakash and directed by Mr. Christopher D’Souza Neenasam.
A formal inaugural ceremony was held which was presided over by the bishop of Mangalore diocese Rev. Dr. Aloysius Paul D’Souza along with the guest of honor’s; Mr. Stephan Mendes, Mr. Arun Mendes and Msgr. Denis Moras Prabhu. ICYM president Nelson Monis welcomed the guest and the gathering. The bishop inaugurated the Konkani bible android application which was designed by Jesus youth. The bishop wished good luck to the ICYM central council and honored the sponsors. ICYM director Fr. Ronald Prakash D’Souza thanked all the people who supported financially towards the success of this event. ICYM general secretary Sheldon Crasta was the Master of Ceremony.
The next important part of the eve was the play “RAGTHACHI SAKS” which was transformed in Konkani by Fr. Alwyn Serrao, Principal Rosario Collage Mangalore, Music Directed by Fr Jayaprakash; Principal Sandesha Arts collage Mangalore and Directed by Mr. Christopher D’Souza Neenasam. The Drama was based on the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero, the Archbishop of El-Salvadore Diocese. This Drama was enacted by the students of Rosario collage Mangalore.
Nearly 3000 people witnessed this Faith program organized by ICYM.
- Report by ICYM CENTRAL COUNCIL MANGALORE DIOCESE
Photo courtesy – Roshan Madtha
