Mangalore Diocese News

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Mangaluru, Sep 11 : ICYM and YCS members staged an Anti Drug Street play at Neermarga Church grounds under the leadership of Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Paul Pinto on September 10. The street Play was directed by YCS Animator Mr. Arun D’Souza.

A short play ‘Havn Amali Naim’ (I am not an addict) was staged at the Sunday School Classroom written by YCS President Lanson Pereira, Secretary Ashney Nazareth and Cultural Secretary Colin Saldanha.YCS Animators Mrs. Merlyn Pereira&Mr Paul D’Souza directed the Short play.

Mr. Paul D’Souza and Mrs. Cynthia Rengal gave a talk to class 5-10 students on Problems of Substance addiction, Impact of Drugs on Society and finding solutions to get rid from the addiction. The Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Paul Pinto gave his message and thanked the YCS and ICYM members for creating awareness about the drug menace. YCS members Mr. Anil Saldanha and Ms. Pearl D’Souza compered the programme.