Christon Menezes of Derebail elected unopposed as President of Indian Catholic Youth Movement
Cordel, Kulshekar: The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) City Deanery held its annual meeting and elections on June 16, 2024, in the mini hall of Holy Cross Church, Cordel, Kulshekar. The meeting commenced promptly at 4:00 PM, with the election process starting at 4:45 PM.
The ICYM City Deanery includes 12 parishes, namely Angelore, Bajal, Bajjodi, Bondel, Cordel, Derebail, Fermai, Kelrai, Neermarga, Paldane, Shaktinagar, and Vamanjoor. The gathering was graced by the presence of several notable dignitaries, including Terrance Crasta, the deanery representative from the diocese; Rev Fr Paul Sebastin Dsouza, Director of ICYM City Deanery; V Rev Fr James Dsouza, Vicar Forane; Rev Fr Vijay Monteiro, Assistant Parish Priest of Cordel; Fr Clifford Fernandes, Parish Priest of Cordel; Ashton Dsouza, past president of ICYM City Deanery; and Ashlin Dsouza, past secretary of ICYM City Deanery.
Mr. Terrance Crasta led the election procedure, overseeing the selection of candidates for 12 key positions. The election saw enthusiastic participation, with 12 candidates vying for various posts.
The newly elected office bearers for the ICYM City Deanery are:
- President: Christon Menezes
- Vice President: Shannon Pinto
- Lady Vice President: Payal Lobo
- Secretary: Rishal Monteiro
- Joint Secretary: Lishon Pinto
- Treasurer: Joel Dsouza
- Social Cause Secretary: Veron Pinto
- Liturgy Secretary: Sweedal Pinto
- Cultural Secretary: Ashton Mascarenhas
- Red Drop Representative: Vileesha Braggs
- PRO: Stan Dsouza
These newly elected members will represent the City Deanery at the diocesan level. Each of the dignitaries extended their congratulations to the new office bearers, wishing them success in their upcoming term.
The program concluded with a victory speech by Christon Menezes, the newly elected President, who expressed his gratitude and outlined his vision for the future activities of ICYM City Deanery.
The event marked a significant step forward for the youth movement, promising dynamic leadership and dedicated service in the year ahead.
Elections held on June 16 at, 2024, at Kulshekar -Cordel Church Mini Hall saw Christon Menezes secure the presidency without opposition. The student community celebrates this significant achievement,marking a new chapter for youth leadership.
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Pakistan reports two more polio cases; Total tally now 52
ISLAMABAD: At least two more cases of poliovirus were reported in Pakistan, taking the number of infections to 52 so far this year, a report said on Friday.
“The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health has confirmed the detection of two more wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) cases in Pakistan," an official statement said.
The fresh infections — a boy and a girl — were reported from the Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.
“Genetic sequencing of the samples collected from the children is underway," the statement read. Dera Ismail Khan, one of the seven polio-endemic districts of southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, has reported five polio cases so far this year.
Of the 52 cases in the country this year, 24 are from Balochistan, 13 from Sindh, 13 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and one each from Punjab and Islamabad.
There is no cure for polio. Only multiple doses of the oral polio vaccine and completion of the routine vaccination schedule for all children under the age of five can keep them protected.
