Archdiocese hosts youths, inmates rally

Faith

THE Archdiocese of Madang recently hosted a youth rally that engaged inmates from the Beon Correctional Services Institution and young people from the four main parishes in Madang.
The rally, from June 16-19, ended with a mass led by archbishop of Madang Steve Reichert.
Coordinator of the event Madang deanery youth chaplain Fr Anton Gambu said the initiative was a success.
“Everyone who took part in the event from the inmates, the youths, parishioners, priests and nuns, to the archbishop, were all pleased with the positive turn out in numbers that created the lively atmosphere that was needed for the rally,” he said.
Gambu thanked Madang Governor Peter Yama and everyone who helped to make the event a success.
“Throughout my 11 years as a priest, I have hosted many rallies, but none were as memorable and captivating as this one,” he said.
“Though we are tight in our schedule, we the Madang archdiocese, will do what we can to have a second youth rally.”
“The main purpose of the event is to share our faith, through informing and engaging the youth in positive ways.
“There were prayers, praise activities and worship services throughout, and all were done in a way that boosted participation.”