St Vincent Ferrer church valencia

Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM)

With the intention of getting youth together, giving them a chance to build confidence, exhibit their hidden talents and give them a platform to express themselves at the church level and in the society. Indian Catholic Youth movement was started at Valencia.


Indian Catholic Youth Movement is the largest premier Catholic youth movement spread across India. It was started in the year 2015 on September 15 at St Vincent Ferrer Church Valencia by former Parish Priest Rev Fr James DSouza who was very much closer towards the youth and with the support of the then Assistant Parish Priest Fr Clifford Pinto and youth – cultural committee secretary Anil Lobo. They were instrumental in starting the association in Valencia.

Some of the tasks undertaken by ICYM Valencia unit till date.

  • Vanamahotsatava is being organised with intention of increasing greenery in the surroundings.
  • Blood Donation Camp.
  • Musical Night under the Banner of Sangeeth Saanz 1.0.
  • Annual Ashram visits.
  • Actively participating in church liturgy and choir.
  • Organising Friendship Day and Youth Day.
  • Inter Parish Throwball for the women of Mangalore Diocese was one of the massive tournaments organized by the unit.
  • Distributing consumable items to the needy of the parish.
  • Mega retreat under the banner name LUMINO, which gained a lot of appreciation.