Archdiocese of Hyderabad

Youth Commission

Archdiocese of Hyderabad

Youth Commission

The Logo of Youth Commisssion consists of Youth Around the Cross with the motto "TRANSCEND TO TRANSFORM"

Archdiocese of Hyderabad

Youth Commission

Youth Commission of the Archdiocese of Hyderabad is a part of Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM). The Commission shares the vision & mission of ICYM at the National level under the aegis of Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI).

History

Youth commission of the Archdiocese of Hyderabad has been located in the Pastoral Centre over long year and the youth animation was very actively done from the Pastoral Centre located here at Gunfoundry. Youth Commission of the Archdiocese of Hyderabad is a part of Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM). The Commission shares the vision & mission of ICYM at the National level under the aegis of Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI).

Vision

Hyderabad Archdiocese Youth Commission strives to animate the young people in the Archdiocese consisting of 100 parishes both in urban and rural parts, in order to be transforming leaders firmly founded on Catholic faith.

Mission

  • P – providing resources in faith related issues to the parish youth
  • L – leading and accompanying the youth to be agents of change for a new society
  • A – animating and coordinating the Word of the Catholic Youth Movements
  • N – nurturing and encouraging the development of comprehensive youth ministry at all levels – from grassroots to the national

Activities of the Commission

Some of the main Activities taken up by the Youth Commission are Animating the youth and also to take care of the movements like Young Catholic Students or Young Students Movement (YCS/YSM), Youth United for Christ (YU4C), Jesus Youth (JY) and Holy Spirit Interactive (HSI).

YCS/YSM is an active movement taken up in the Catholic Schools to teach leadership qualities and train students to actively work for the change in the society to build a just society - God's Kingdom. Currently the movement is active in about 14 Schools and every year we have DTA/DTS meeting for students along with Winter Camp for 3 days in November and conclude with an annual day of YCS/YSM in the month of January. Our Diocese was also active to serve at the national level as General Secretary Mr. Mac Melvin was elected in 17th National Council for YCS/YSM India National Executive Committee.

Throughout the year Youth Commission organizes events like live in camps for youth animators and office bearers, Sports Meet, Seminars on faith and career guidance, Christmas Crib and Carol Competition in the month of December. In the Month of February first weekend, we have the annual youth festival, well known as "UNIFEST". During the season of Lent, we have a full day programme for youth to present faith formation.

The proud moment for Hyderabad Archdiocese youth commission was to host the 2nd National Youth Conference here in our Archdiocese from 13th October to 17th October 2019. By the grace of God, we had the privilege to serve the National Youth Commission under the Aegis of Conference of Catholic Bishops of India. It will be ever cherished in the history of the Youth Commission.

Youth Director

Over the years we had priests who served as Youth Director were :
  • Fr. Magre, PIME
  • Fr. K. Charles
  • Fr. N.K. Thomas, SAC (who later became bishop of Gwalior and died in 2018)
  • Fr. David Francis
  • Fr. Y. Thomas
  • Fr. Gnana Reddy
  • Fr. Vincent Arockiadas
  • Fr. M.L. Vijay
  • Fr. T. Fathima Reddy
  • Fr. Vinay. P
  • Fr. Richard John
  • Fr. P. Sunil Kumar
  • Fr. Ambati Pranith
  • Fr. Jerome Emmanuel Lewis (Current Youth Director, appointed in 2025)

Activities of the Commission

Some of the main Activities taken up by the Youth Commission are Animating the youth and also to take care of the movements like Young Catholic Students or Young Students Movement (YCS/YSM), Youth United for Christ (YU4C), Jesus Youth (JY) and Holy Spirit Interactive (HSI).

YCS/YSM

YCS/YSM is an active movement taken up in the Catholic Schools to teach leadership qualities and train students to actively work for the change in the society to build a just society - God's Kingdom. Currently the movement is active in about 14 Schools and every year we have DTA/DTS meeting for students along with Winter Camp for 3 days in November and conclude with an annual day of YCS/YSM in the month of January. Our Diocese was also active to serve at the national level as General Secretary Mr. Mac Melvin was elected in 17th National Council for YCS/YSM India National Executive Committee.

Throughout the year Youth Commission organizes events like live in camps for youth animators and office bearers, Sports Meet, Seminars on faith and career guidance, Christmas Crib and Carol Competition in the month of December. In the Month of February first weekend, we have the annual youth festival, well known as "UNIFEST". During the season of Lent, we have a full day programme for youth to present faith formation.

The proud moment for Hyderabad Archdiocese youth commission was to host the 2nd National Youth Conference here in our Archdiocese from 13th October to 17th October 2019. By the grace of God, we had the privilege to serve the National Youth Commission under the Aegis of Conference of Catholic Bishops of India. It will be ever cherished in the history of the Youth Commission.

Youth Commission Events

National Youth Sunday

Around 600 youth from the Archdiocese of Hyderabad gathered at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Ramnagar on 24th August 2025 to celebrate National Youth Sunday with faith and joy.

National Youth Sunday

The National Youth Sunday was joyfully celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, New Bowenpally on 10th August 2025.

India's 4th National March for Life

India’s 4th National March for Life was successfully held on 9th August 2025 at St. Francis Cathedral, Bangalore.

Youth Retreat - Gagillapur Deanery

The Gagillapur Deanery successfully organized a vibrant Youth Retreat in collaboration with the Youth Commission.

10th Regional Youth Convention - 2025

The 10th Regional Youth Convention by TCBC Youth Commission united young Catholics from across the Telugu region.

Crib and Carols 2024

Crib and Carols 2024 event. The celebration was conducted on December 7th 2024 at St. Anthony's Church, Sappers Lines by the Youth Commission.

Exsultatio Sportiva – 2024

Exsultatio Sportiva, meaning "Rejoicing in Sports," is a sports meet organized by the Archdiocese of Hyderabad's Youth Commission on November 9–10 at Don Bosco Navjeevan, Ramanthapur.

Youth Retreat and Taize Prayer

The Youth Commission, Archdiocese of Hyderabad, held a youth retreat and Taizé prayer on March 23, 2024, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Health, Khairatabad.