Spet 30, 2017: "Youth Retreat 2017" led by Fr Augustine Vallooran and his team and organised by the Capuchin Friars of Mangalore received an amazing response on its first day. Rev Bishop Aloysius Paul Dsouza inaugurated the three day retreat specially organized for the Youth at Divine Mercy Retreat Centre, Bejai Mangalore here on 29th of September 2017.
In his inaugural address during Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. Rev Bishop Aloysius invited the youth to seek and experience the touch of the Lord. Fr Dominic OFM from Divine Retreat Centre, Potta preached an inspiring homily thus giving a beautiful start to this great spiritual event.
Later Maria Sangeetha, Glen and Theresa continued their sessions. First day retreat concluded with the Eucharistic adoration by Fr Dominic at 5 p.m. Around 1600 people participated. Tea/Coffee and lunch was provided to all the participants.