Mangalore Diocese News

By Alston Sequeira

Pakshikere - Mangaluru, Aug 18 : SYNERGY-2024, a youth convention organized by the ICYM St. Jude Mangalore North Deanery along with the ICYM Pakshikere Unit, took place on August 11, 2024, at the Pakshikere Church Hall. The event started at 9:00 AM and brought together more than 100 young people from seven different units, each represented by their presidents and secretaries.

The program began with a flag-holding ceremony, symbolizing the unity of the seven participating units. The flags were held by the presidents and secretaries of each unit, along with the deanery president and secretary.

The dignitaries on stage included Fr. Ashwin Cardoza, Director of ICYM Mangalore Diocese; Fr. Lancy Saldanha, Director of ICYM Mangalore North Deanery; Fr. Anil Alfred D'Souza, Pakshikere Parish Priest and ICYM Director; Dr.Carolin D'Souza, Chief Guest; Mr.Stallan Serrao, Deanery President; Mr. Darryl Miranda, Deanery Secretary; Ms.Jasmitha, Diocese Representative; Mrs. Shaila D'Souza, Vice President of Pakshikere Church; Mr. Sunil Moras, Secretary of Pakshikere Church and Ms.Riya D'Souza, President of ICYM Pakshikere Unit.

The event was officially inaugurated with the lighting of a lamp, setting the tone for the day's activities. Mr.Stallan Serrao, the Deanery President, welcomed everyone and thanked them for their participation and support in making SYNERGY-2024 possible.

After the inauguration, a series of activities were organized to help the youth interact and bond. Wilma Lobo, Stallan Serrao, Lester Lasrado, and Lavisha D'Souza led these group activities, ensuring everyone was involved. Various competitions were also held to encourage the participants and build a sense of teamwork.

A key moment of the event was an interactive session on mental health, anxiety, and depression, led by Dr.Carolin D'Souza. This session offered valuable advice and coping strategies, which resonated with the youth.

The day also included a Thanksgiving Mass conducted by Fr. Anil Alfred D'Souza, bringing a spiritual close to the program.

The event wrapped up with a vote of thanks by Mr. Darryl Miranda, the Deanery Secretary. The activities continued until 5:00 PM, leaving the participants with a strong sense of unity and a memorable experience. SYNERGY-2024 was a great success, showing the enthusiasm and collective spirit of the youth in the Mangalore North Deanery.