Veneration of Regional Youth Convention Cross Held in Dibrugarh Diocese in Assam

Dibrugarh, Assam, April 4, 2025 – The veneration of the Regional Youth Convention Cross of the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM), North East Region, took place in the Diocese of Dibrugarh on March 26, 2025. The event, held at Dibrugarh Parish, brought together nearly 200 youth members and clergy from across the diocese.

The event commenced with members of the Dibrugarh Diocesan Youth Commission extending a warm welcome to members of the ICYM Northeast Regional team and other dignitaries. Each of these guests was honoured with a “Phoolam Gamusa”, a traditional Assamese symbol of respect and honour.

The ICYM Northeast Regional team, comprising Sr. Wansuk Lyngdoh, Regional Youth Lady Animator (RYLA), and Mr. Jonah, Regional Youth President (RYP), then officially handed over the Regional Youth Convention Cross to the Dibrugarh Diocesan team. The diocesan team included Fr. John Minj, Diocesan Youth Director (DYD); Jimmy Paulson Ekka, Diocesan Youth President (DYP); and Miss Angelina Tirkey, Diocesan Youth Secretary (DYS).

Following the handover, Fr. Gabriel Kujur, Assistant Parish Priest of Dibrugarh Parish, led a solemn Adoration session, offering the youth an opportunity to reflect and pray before the Holy Eucharist. The event continued with a Eucharistic Mass celebrated with reverence by Bp. Albert Hemrom, Bishop of Diburgah, along with Fr. John Minj, Fr. Gabriel Kujur, and Fr. Alex, Assistant Parish Priest of Pengeree Parish. The Dibrugarh Parish Choir enriched the liturgy with their melodious hymns, deepening the spiritual experience for all attendees.

The veneration of the Cross was carried out with profound devotion, accompanied by hymns led by Ajoy Kerketta, Diocesan Youth Liturgical Secretary (DYLS), and his team.

The event concluded with a fellowship lunch, reinforcing the spirit of community and togetherness. Diocesan Youth Director Fr. John Minj played a crucial role in guiding and supporting the youth throughout the event, ensuring its success.

The veneration was not just an act of religious observance but also a reaffirmation of the dedication of the diocese's youth to their faith and mission.

By Fr. John Minj,

Diocesan Youth Director,

Diocese of Dibrugarh