Media Release

Mangaluru, Nov 13: YUVA OASIS 2026, a four-hour devotional evening specially organised for the youth, was successfully held at Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte, Mangaluru, on Sunday, November 8. A large number of young people and faithful gathered for the programme, experiencing an evening of prayer, worship, faith-sharing and spiritual renewal.

The programme featured inspiring faith testimonies by members of the Missionaries Families of Christ (MFC), who shared their personal faith journeys and encounters with God. Olinda Gonsalves from Milagres, Chris Crasta from Ashoknagar and Karen Pinto from Goa were the speakers. Through their experiences and reflections, they encouraged the young participants to deepen their relationship with Christ and live their faith meaningfully in their everyday lives.

The evening was animated by vibrant praise and worship led by the Divine Mercy Youth Group from Bandra, Mumbai, creating an atmosphere of joyful prayer and enthusiastic participation.

The programme culminated in a solemn Eucharistic Adoration conducted by Br Prakash D'Souza from Bandra-Mumbai and Fr Jocy Siddakatte, offering the participants an opportunity for personal prayer, reflection and encounter with the Lord.

YUVA OASIS served as a spiritual gathering for young people, providing them with an opportunity to strengthen their faith, draw inspiration from fellow believers and renew their commitment to Christ. The initiative reaffirmed Infant Jesus Shrine's commitment to nurturing the spiritual lives of young people and making the Shrine a true oasis of grace and hope for all.