Participants of the NCYM leadership gathering.
Kohima, February 2 (MExN): The Nagaland Catholic Youth Movement (NCYM) organized a three-day leadership gathering, the NCYM Leaders Meet 2025, at Mt. Tabor Retreat House in Kohima from January 31 to February 2. The event, themed "Meet, Greet and Inspire: A Leadership Gathering," brought together youth leaders from various parishes, centres, and affiliated tribal units.
The gathering featured renowned resource persons who enlightened the youth leaders on aspects of Catholic faith, history, leadership, and navigating life as Catholic youth. Sessions also included discussions on the role of NCYM and its affiliated units, supplemented by inspiring life testimonials.
In addition to the sessions, participants engaged in group discussions and presentations, addressing challenges faced by youths in their respective parishes and exploring solutions. The Central Executive Committee of NCYM deliberated on key issues concerning the youth body in the diocese and various parishes. Reports on activities carried out in their respective regions were presented by 28 parishes/centres, along with two tribal units—the Zeliangrong Catholic Youth Association Nagaland and the Lotha Catholic Youth Association.
Rev. Fr. Dr. Jacob Charalel, Chancellor of the Diocese of Kohima, and Rev. Fr. Gwatilo Alex Tep, Bishop’s Secretary, were the main celebrants of the event. Prominent resource persons included Rev. Fr. Kokto Kurian, Director of NCYM; Teisovi Gerard Meyase, Secretary-General of CAN; Dr. John Murry, Treasurer of NDPP; Jonas Yanthan, Advisor to CAN; Dr. John Seyiekhrietuo, President of the Angami Catholic Union; Hetoli Marina, former President of NCWA; Rev. Sr. Dr. K. Katini, Assistant Professor at SJC Autonomous; and Zhovi Peter Dukru, former spokesperson of NCYM.
A total of 63 parish and church youth leaders participated in the event, along with three tribal units—the Zeliangrong Catholic Youth Association Nagaland, the Lotha Catholic Youth Association, and the Angami Catholic Youth Association.
