By Fr McEnroe Lopes for BIS Mumbai
Echoes of Zion Ministries, the dynamic gospel band of the Salesian Youth Movement led by Fr McEnroe Lopes sdb, had the honour of being invited to the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM). The grand five-day youth convention was held from October 1 to 5, 2025 at the Divine Retreat Centre, Potta, Kerala, and witnessed the participation of over 3500 youth from across India.
The event was marked by moments of deep faith, vibrant worship and youthful enthusiasm. Echoes of Zion Ministries led the assembly in powerful sessions of praise and worship, inspiring the young participants to lift their hearts and voices to God. Their music, filled with passion and devotion, created an atmosphere of joy and spiritual renewal.
Present at the convention were several bishops, priests and religious, who joined the youth in celebrating this milestone event. Many expressed their admiration for the band, commending the way they animated the youth and led them closer to God through music.
Echoes of Zion Ministries once again proved to be a vibrant channel of evangelization, using their gifts of music and faith to touch hearts and spread the spirit of the Salesian Youth Movement.