Dimapur region youth animation program, hosted by Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Chumukedima, was held from December 13 to 15, 2024.
The event was organized collaboratively by St. Joseph’s Parish Chumukedima, St. Anthony Tenyiphe, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish 4th Mile, Holy Cross Parish Dimapur, St. Francis de Sales Medziphema, and St. Joseph’s Niuland. The program focused on youth development in faith, health, and career, promoting unity among the participating parishes.
The event was graced by Dr. John Murry as guest of honour, who sponsored all the expenses of the program. The three-day event featured sessions on various topics relevant to youth by key resource persons: Rev. Fr. Kokto Kurian on “Holy Marriage and My Catholic Faith,” Rev. Fr. George Vekupa on the Sacrament, Rev. Fr. Paul Thungbemo on Church History, Sr. Dr. Medosenu on “Family Health and Hygiene,” and Liyingchan Aiden Humtsoe on career opportunities.
A key highlight of the program was the Christmas Carol competition, where Holy Cross Parish Dimapur bagged the first position, followed by Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and St. Joseph Chumukedima in second and third positions. St. Joseph’s Centre Niuland received a consolation prize for their performance.
On the concluding day, the Holy Eucharist on Sunday was presided over by the parish priest of Holy Cross Rev. Fr. Johny PM. Rev. Fr. Anthony Sammy. The program was attended by 148 youth participants.