Mangaluru: The National Youth Commission of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) observed and celebrated National Youth Sunday across India on Sunday, 11th August 2019 with the theme “ I am the servant of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your Word (Luke 1:38) ”.
To mark this auspicious celebration all the youth of Mangalore Diocese joined hands to celebrate the National Youth Sunday across the Diocese by conducting Sunday Liturgy along with the activities like collection of funds for the Housing Project for the needy initiated by ICYM Mangalore Diocese on the occasion of the Year of the Youth, Laudato Si. The day also saw sports and fun activities, Eco Friendship Day Celebration, Shramadhan programme, an Ashram Visit and a visit to the elderly, a Youth Gathering programme, and a Blood Donation Camp. A Career Guidance Programme for the youth was also conducted in the parishes of the diocese.