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Yuvadeepthi-KCYM (YD) Yuvadeepthi-KCYM (YD) is the official youth organization of the diocese of Kanjirapally. It was formally inaugurated on 3rd of December 1977 by the then Bishop Mar. Joseph Powathil, who is one of the founders of youth organization in Indian Catholic Church. Based on the principles of prayer, learning, training and action YD acts for the motto “Renew the world through parishes”. Patron saint St.Thomas More intercedes for the Youth in their parish, Forane and Diocesan levels of activities.

Yuvadeepthi-KCYM is the youth apostolate of Kanjirapally Diocese. Yuvadeepthi is a part of KCYM - Kerala Catholic Youth Movement, which is affiliated to ICYM - Indian Catholic Youth Movement. The word "Yuvadeepthi" is a combination of the two words "Yuva" & "Deepthi". "Yuva" means youth and "Deepthi" means light... Yes, we are to give the light of Jesus to our youth!

In Kanjirapally Yuvadeepthi was born on December 3rd 1977 by the initiatives of the Bishop Mar. Joseph Powathil, Bishop of Kanjirappally, one of the founders of Yuvadeepthi. Rev. F. George Koloth was the first Director. During the last 33 years 8 directors, ## Animators,31 Executive bodies and thousands of youth leaders passed through the narrow gate of formation to enter into the wide world with proud and smartnes. Thanks to Yuvadeepthi

The Youth Apostolate -YUVADEEPTHI- was established on 3rd December 1972. The founder of this Organization is His Grace Mar Joseph Powathil and the movement was inaugurated by Mar. Antony Padiyara at Kallarackal Hall, S. B. College Changanacherry. The main aim of the movement is to enlighten the world in Christ, - The Light of The World. Its motto is: renewal the world through parishes. The means to achieve this goal are prayer, learning, formation, action..

Yuvadeepthi is a religious organization active in the parishes meant for the youth between the ages of 15 to 35. It has the motto "Renewal of the World Through Parishes" Founded in the 4 pillars of Prayer, Learning, Training and Action Yuvadeepthi tries to build up it's objectives.