New National Leadership Announced Across Regions

With gratitude and joy, we are pleased to announce the formation of new National Leadership in various regions of the Jesus Youth movement. These teams step forward with renewed commitment to serve the mission with faith, fellowship, and zeal.

India – National Council

The new National Council of Jesus Youth India is led by Baptist Sunny Gudino (Coordinator) and Praise Kuriakose (Assistant Coordinator). The council members are Abhishek Joseph, Denish Ekka, Dino Raj Paul, Dr. Freya Francis, Joel Kappen, Johnson Pillai, John Sunny, B Lavinia K Shadap, Mariya Chacko, Dr. Navodita Toppo, Wilson Joseph, and Renny Joseph. Sr. Anisha Arackal SD serves as the Animator and Rev. Fr. Sagi Stephen SDB as Chaplain. Additional roles include Shinto Antony (Formation Coordinator), Reji Francis (Mission Coordinator), Jibin & Melina John (Family Coordinators), and Justin PJ (Permanent Invitee).
We extend heartfelt thanks to Justin PJ, Johnson Pillai, and the outgoing team for their full-time dedication over the past three years.

Austria – National Team

The new leadership in Austria includes Anton Tom (Coordinator), Felina Puthenpurayil (Assistant Coordinator), and team members Rosmarie Vellukunnel, Tony Paul Dominic, Donstina Puthenpurayil, Elseena Varghese, and Nadina Puthenpurayil. Fr. Dinto Plackal serves as the Chaplain.

Bahrain – National Team

The newly appointed Bahrain team is led by Nevin Verghese Fernandez (Coordinator) and Akhil Lukose (Assistant Coordinator), with members Godfrey Borges, Bijin Mathew, Hanima Savio, Joseph Thomas, Joslin Jojan, and Nisanth Manalavan Johnson. Shoby Jolly and Chacko Kudiyirippil serve as Animators. Other roles include Arun Paul (Permanent Invitee), Nisha Thomas (Formation Coordinator), and Vimal Thomas (Mission Coordinator).
Our sincere thanks to Arun Paul and the former team for their faithful service.

Israel – National Team

The Israel team is led by Darees Augustine (Coordinator) and Prajitha Vineesh (Assistant Coordinator). The members include Sincy Shaijo, Ajayan Alphonse, Jimmy Joseph, Sheeba Thomas, Bincy Joseph, Rajani Williams, Premi Robins, and Mithu Binoy. Silvi Thomas serves as Permanent Invitee, with Fr. Pradeep OFM as Chaplain and Fr. Jerish SDB as JY Middle East Team Chaplain.
We express deep gratitude to Silvi Thomas and the outgoing team, and to the Middle East JY for their ongoing support.

SD – National Council

The new council in SD is led by Alex Wilfred Netto (Coordinator) and Jaison Jacob (Assistant Coordinator), with members Antony Job, Manju P Raju, Julie Jijo, Tomson Thomas, Ginesh Kunnel George, Linto Thekkedathuparambil Anto, and Justin Joy. Biju Viswanath serves as Animator. Shaji P Joseph is the Formation Coordinator and Rajeesh Abraham the Mission Coordinator.
Our heartfelt thanks to Antony Job and the outgoing council for their committed service.

Let us continue to uphold these new leadership teams in our prayers as they take up their responsibilities with faith, humility, and a missionary spirit.