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August 22,2021 : Karnataka Regional Service Team (KRST) initiated "Youth Ignited for Christ" zoom program together with Karnataka Regional Youth Commission (KRYC).

First pilot program was organised by Chickmagalur Diocese Service Team together with Chickmagalur Diocesan Youth Commission as well as with KRST and KRYC on August 22nd 6:30pm to 8pm. Bro. Pradeep Rebello KRST Youth incharge initiated this program through KRST.

Program began at 6:30pm with an introduction by Fr Franklin D'Souza KRST Spiritual Director. Then Bro. Anthony Raj member of Chickmagalur Diocesan service led the Praise and Worship. Welcome message was given by Most Rev. Dr Anthony Swamy Bishop of Diocese of Chickmagalur. The Most Rev. Henry D'Souza Chairman of KRYC and Bishop of Diocese of Bellary addressed the youth on "Hope in the Word of God during the pandemic".

Ms. Deepti read the Word of God fro Ephesians and 5:6-17. Episcopal advisor of KRST Most Rev. Lawrence Mukkuzzy, Bishop of Diocese of Belthangady shared the reflection on the read passage.

Spiritual Director of Chickmagalur Diocesan Service Team exposed the Blessed Sacrament. Fr Franklin D'Souza led the Intercessory prayers requested by the youth participants. The benediction and blessing was given by Fr Elias Sequeira.

KRST Spiritual Director Fr Franklin D'Souza thanked every one. Bishop Lawrence Mukkuzzy concluded the prayer meeting with his concluding remarks and blessings.

Bro. Joachim Pinto, Officiating Chairman KRST
Sis. Amorita D'Cunha, KRST secretary
Bro. Henry Machado, KRST Treasurer
Bro. Jose - KRST Intercessory incharge
Bro. Anthony Raj, Joint secretary KRST
Bro. Pradeep Rebello KRST Youth incharge
Bro. Ambrose, Bro. Tom, Bro. Albert Lobo members of KRST, Bro. Michael Noronha KRST Ex chairman and Chickmagalur DST Chairman Bro. Joseph were present.

Fr Alwyn and Fr. Santhosh from the Diocese of Chickmagalur and Fr Anil D'Sa, Archdiocese of Bangalore chairman were present for the meeting.