- Fr Richard D'Souza
Mangaluru, Jan 17, 2016 : India Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM), central council, Mangaluru diocese organized 'XYZ 2016 – Exposure of Youth Zeal', a search for young talent at Padua College, Nantoor here on Sunday January 17.
Praveen Pereira, proprietor, County Developers, Moodbidri inaugurated the programme by throwing the XYZ darts to the board. He stressed on the importance of unity among youth and wished them well.
Fr Ronald Prakash D'Souza, director of ICYM for Mangaluru diocese delivered the introductory speech and encouraged the participants to take part in a sportive spirit.
Praveen Pereira felicitated the ICYM units who participated in bus stand painting on December 6, 2015.
Alwyn D’Souza, diocesan ICYM president welcomed the gathering. Rohan Madanthyar compered the programme and Jackson D'Costa, secretary of ICYM delivered the vote of thanks.
Around 40 parishes took part in 10 different events organized at 'XYZ - 2016'.
The winners of the events of 'XYZ-2016' were:
Overall championship: 1st place - Kirem
2nd place - Alangar