Theme: “Youth, You are strong and the Word of God abides in you”(1 Jn 2:14)
Date: October 22 to 25th 2014
Venue: Nirmala Convent School, Ujjain
October 22, 2014: At 5pm ICYM Madhya Pradesh Regional Youth Convention began at Nirmala Convent School, Ujjain with flag hoisting Regional Youth President Mr. David Massey and Mr. Ankith Minj Diocesan Youth President of Ujjain Diocese. Bishop Sebastian Vadakkal, Host bishop of Ujaain Diocese officially declared convention open by leaving the balloons amidst of 1300 youth from all over MP. Regional Chairman Archbishop Leo Cornelio delivered the inaugural address. This followed by the procession.
At 5.30pm Holy Mass was offered by Archbishop Leo Cornelio together with Bishop Chako of Indore, Bishop Anthony of Sagar, and Bishop Sebastian and peached on ‘Rich young man Mark 10:17-34’He invited youth to give themselves to Jesus selflessly. ICYM National Director Fr. Franklin D’Souza and YCS/YSM National Chaplain Fr. Charles Menezes from Delhi were present.
At 8.30pm official inaugural ceremony was organised. There was presentation of theme song as well as play on salvation plan of God. Regional Youth Director of MP Fr. Shellmon Anthony welcomed all and Regional Youth President Mr. David Massey thanked the dignitaries.
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