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Young Catholic Students (YCS) Mangalore Diocese Annual General Body Meeting, Central Council Election & Unit Office bearers Training Programme 2013-2014 held on 14th July 2013, Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Shanthi Kiran, Bajjodi.

The programme began with the Holy Eucharist offered by Fr Ronald Veigas, the youth director of Shimoga Diocese. Then session on leadership  and role of YCS office bearers was conducted by Mr John D’Silva, Siddakatte and Fr Charles Menezes, YCS/YSM National Director respectively.

Mr Norbert Misquith conducted YCS  Central Council Election.

The  newly elected YCS Central Council members for the year 2013/14 are,
PRESIDENT : Mr Clyde Adams D’Souza, Ferrar
VICE-PRESIDENT: Mr Ashish Arun D’Souza, Surathkal
LADY VICE PRESIDENT:Ms Lavita Maria Monteiro, Vamanjoor
SECRETARY :Mr Lindon Joswin Nazareth, Hospet
JOINT SECRETARY    :Ms Veera Vinitha Sequeira, Siddakatte
TREASURER :Ms Michelle D’Souza, Bejai
YUVATARE REPRESENTATIVE :Mr Jaison D’Souza, Permannur; Mr Virgil Miranda, Pakshikere ; Ms Jenisha Noronha, Venur ; Mr Floyd Ashlan, Madanthyar
DIOCESAN TEAM OF STUDENTS (DTS): Ms Tressy Cleeta Pinto, Omzoor ;Mr Avinash D’Souza, Vorkady
REGIONAL TEAM OF STUDENTS (RTS): Ms Frivita D’Souza, Gurpur ; Mr Floyd Noronha, Kelarai

Fr Ronald Veigas, Youth Director of Shimoga Diocese presided over the valedictory programme held in the evening. Fr Anil D’Souza, Fr Edwin Correa, the Director of YCS/YSM, and the  Central Council members were present on the dais. The programme began with the YCS Prayer for Peace led by Ms Flavia Rodrigues.. Ms Josna Alvares, Secretary presented Annual Report of YCS Movement. The outgoing  Council members were honoured by Fr Ronald and Fr Anil. Mr Gaywin Lasrado the outgoing YCS Central Council President shared his experience in YCS and expressed his gratitude to all.

Fr Edwin Correa announced the new YCS central council and conducted oath taking ceremony. Mr Clyde Adams D’Souza, the new president of YCS Central Council addressed the gathering on behalf of newly elected YCS Central council members.

The outgoing Council members handed over a lighted candle to new council members and exchanged their responsibility.
The director honoured Mr Norbert Misquith, Mr Arun Fernandes, Mr John D’Silva and all the animators present for the programme.

The Chief guest of the day Fr Anil D’Souza in his speech asked the young catholic students never to loose their identity by giving up their uniqueness.

Fr Ronald Veigas the President of the function congratulated new council members and he explained how YCS helps young students  to be good leaders.

Ms Liuka Lobo, Vice President welcomed all. Fr Edwin Correa proposed the vote of  thanks. Ms Cleeta D’Souza, compered the programme.

YCS members from all the 10 deaneries of Mangalore Diocese were present.