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July 2, 2017 - Mangaluru : Queenie Mariya D’Costa of Siddakatte has been elected the President of Young Catholic Students (YCS), Mangalore Diocese.

The election was held during the Annual General Body Meeting of the Diocesan YCS, which aims at 'Building a New Society by Self Change, with the Methodology of Awareness - Reflection - Action', on Sunday July 2nd  at Shantikiran, Bajjodi here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The day was inaugurated by Jesvita Quadras, the National President of YCS/YSM, followed by ice-breaking session conducted by the YCS Diocesan Executive Committee. Mr. Richard Alvares Kulshekar conducted a workshop on the role and responsibility of the office-bearers and leadership. After the Holy Mass the election for the new committee was held with the guidance of Mr Ronald D’Silva, the YCS Diocesan Election Commissioner for the Day. Merita Albuquerque, the outgoing Secretary presented the Annual Report. The YCS/YSM Diocesan Director Fr Rupesh Madtha addressed the students about the vision of YCS in the diocese.

The Concluding Ceremony was presided over by Most Rev Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza, the Bishop of Mangalore. Viola D’souza, the outgoing Yuvathare Editor of YCS welcomed the gathering. This year we celebrate the 135th Birth Anniversary and 50th Death Anniversary of Cardinal Joseph Cardijn the Inspirational Founder of the Movement. He was declared Servant of God on January 16th 2014, and his canonization process is in progress. At this background, the Bishop lighting the lamp before the portrait of the Founder, declared this year - ‘Cardijn Year’ for YCS Mangalore Diocese and the Diocesan Director prayed a prayer for the cause of canonization. Lavita Dsouza, the outgoing President and Merwin Pais, the outgoing Yuvathare Sub Editor shared their experience in the last year. Fr Rupesh Madtha, the Director led the oath-taking and handing-over ceremony.

 

 

 

 

 

The newly-elected Office Bearers of YCS Mangalore Diocese 2017-18 are:

President                     : Queenie Mariya D’Costa, Siddakatte

Vice- President            : Elton Glenwil Pinto, Bajal

Lady Vice- President  : Violin D’costa, Belthangady

Secretary                     : Melneetha Correa, Derebail

Joint Secretary           : Nevin D’cunha, Permude

Treasurer                    : Linda Clara Gonsalves, Ranipura

Yuvathare Editor               : Joswin Lobo, Agrar

Yuvathare Sub - Editor 1  : Flexon Lobo, Fermai

Yuvathare Sub - Editor 2  : Nishal Lobo, Madanthyar

Regional Rep. 1                 : Vidya Vinitha Veigas, Arva

Regional Rep. 2                 : Royden Glen Colaco, Kelarai

Liturgy and Cultural Secretary  : Vreethan Harold Pinto, Bajjodi

National President                      : Jesvita Princy Quadras, Angelore


The lucky coupon winners and Best Selling Units were honoured during the occasion. The Bishop felicitated the newly appointed Diocesan Animator, Mr. Prajwal Sequeira. Mr. Arun Siddakatte was thanked for his service as the Diocesan Animator for the past 6 years. The YCS/YSM Mangalore Annual magazine YUVATARE was also released.  

The Bishop gave a call to the young students to instill values in themselves. The outgoing YCS Diocesan Executive Committee was felicitated with momentos and certificates.

Arolin D’souza compeered the programme and Avil D’souza thanked the gathering. Diocesan DAC members Lanwin Lobo Urwa, Roshan Lobo Vamanjoor  and Mervin J. Vas Ferar  were present on this occasion. As many as 275 leaders from different Parish YCS Units participated.

 

 

 

 

 


Ms Samatha Saldanha, Kulshekar – President of YSM Mangaluru 2017-18

Young Students’ Movement (YSM), Mangaluru,  Annual General Body Meeting was held on 24th June 2017 and Ms Samantha Saldanha Kulshekar has been elected the President for the year 2017-18. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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