Catholic Youth meet in Shillong

(June 22, 2010) The Catholic Church of Northeast India will organize its eighth national youth convention in Shillong, to discuss ways and means to reduce poverty, rejuvenate the environment and build a culture of peace. Archbishop Dominic Jala of Shillong said the theme of the Oct.
10- 17 Convention is “Live the Word, liberate the world”, and it will be hosted by the Archdiocese of Shillong. The convention, held once in three years, facilitates holistic interaction among the youths from the different regions of the country.
About 2,000 delegates are scheduled to participate in the convention. Archbishop Jala said the delegates coming from 13 regions of the country, will get a first-hand experience of staying with Catholic families for two days, prior to the start of the convention. He explained that the idea is to provide a true picture of the region to the delegates from outside the state, as very often, the Northeast is projected badly as a region always afflicted by violence.” “Besides inculcating the missionary spirit, the convention will help people of our region to share our unique culture, hospitality and faith with those coming from other parts of the country,” Archbishop Jala added.