July 27, 2016: Indian Catholic Youth Movement, Mangalore Diocese is happy and proud to share the news of the participation of its representatives namely Mr. Sylvester Alwyn D’Souza Agrar, Mr. Sheldon Hadrian Crasta Derebail, Mr. Elroy Saldanha Omzoor, Ms. Chrisel Vas Jeppu and Mr. Roshan Lobo Vamanjoor in the World Youth Day 2016 which is held at Krakow, Poland.
The WYD 2016 commenced from 25th July in Krakow, where the youth will be staying in the foster homes in Krakow or other parts of the cities. During this time they will meet for their catechetical sessions in various parishes or formation centers together with Bishops and leaders of the Church. There will be other programmes such as shows, music, group discussions, prayers, vigils, reconciliation and celebration of Mass. On July 30, Holy Father Pope Francis will join the WYD participants in a prayer vigil. He will also celebrate the closing Mass for WYD on Sunday, 31st July.
The World Youth Day (WYD) is an event for our Catholic youth throughout the world celebrated on a global level. St John Paul II initiated this WYD celebration in 1984. Ever since then, the WYD invites thousands and thousands and even millions of young people throughout the world to meet at one location. This meeting witnesses the living Church and brings liveliness and renewal in our Catholic Church. The main reason for the WYD is for the young people to meet the Holy Father, leaders of the Church and other youths from all over the world. It is also an opportunity to share their faith and the message of Christ to the world.
ICYM, Mangalore Diocese wishes its representatives a happy, pleasant and spiritual participation in WYD 2016.
