Youth Cross-2K18: ICYM Moodbidri Deanery forms giant human cross

Moodbidri, Jan 27: For the first time, Indian Catholic Youth Movement, Moodbidri Deanery, organized ‘youth cross - 2K18’ on this Republic Day by forming a giant human Cross with the theme: Youth in the Shadow of the Cross. The event also marked the inauguration of the year of rosary.

"YOUTH CROSS - 2K18" event was organized  on account of ICYM Central Council, Mangaluru Diocese mega event "DIAFERENCE - 2K18" based on the theme "Youth Leaders as Christ's witness at different helms of the Society" which will be held on 11th February 2018 at Pakshikere Church Open Grounds.

Rev. Fr. Jesudas DCosta, Director, ICYM Moodbidri Deanery spoke on the importance of Youth Cross and the Year of Rosary. Moodabidri Deanery Vicar Forane Rev. Fr. Paul Sequeira led the rosary prayer by lighting lamps along with the gathering. The Programme was presided by Moodabidri Deanery Vicar Forane Rev. Fr. Paul Sequeira along with Rev. Fr. Ronald Prakash DSouza, Ajekar, Director, ICYM Central Council, Mangaluru Diocese, Rev. Fr. Jesudas DCosta, Director, ICYM Moodabidri Deanery.

All the priests of Moodbidri Deanery, ICYM Central Council, Mangaluru Diocese, President Mr Elroy Saldanha Omzoor and all the ICYM Diocesan Council Members, ICYM Moodabidri Deanery President Mr Rexon Crasta, Taccode, ICYM Moodabidri Deanery Secretary Mr Naveen DSouza Saverapura, ICYM Alangar Unit President Mr Francis Suraj n all the ICYM members of Moodabidri Deanery were present in large no for the programme.

ICYM Moodbidri Deanery President Mr Rexon Crasta, Taccode welcomed the gathering.Mr. Jaison Periera Shirthady , Treasurer,  ICYM Central Council, Mangalore Diocese thanked each and everyone for being part of this historic event as well compered the programme.

Youth Cross and inauguration of the year of the rosary was a historic and successful event which was systematically arranged with a unique idea and it was liked by one and all. The event was witnessed by a crowd of over 700.