News and pics by Gordon D’Almeida
The official cross of the regional youth convention was handed over to Valencia church on 14th October 2019 at 4.30pm by Derebail church .
Parish priest of Derebail Fr Austin Peres, Resident priest Fr Gratian Alvares along with the youth and parishioners handed over the cross to Valencia.
The cross was received by Valencia Parish priest Fr James D’Souza. This was followed by a short prayer service led by Fr James.
The cross will be at Valencia till Wednesday and will be handed over to Jeppu church in the evening.
Asst PP Fr Joswin D’Souza, ICYM Episcopal City Deanery director Fr Anil, ICYM ECD president Delicia, ICYM Unit president Jovita Rebello, parishioners, youth of Valencia and ECD were present during the occasion.