15/12/2025
*A HEARTFELT APPRECIATION TO ALL CYON MEMBERS – DIOCESAN ANNUAL RETREAT 2025* *(You also are my witness because you have been with me John 15:27)*
To God be the glory for the success of our just concluded *2025 CYON Diocesan Annual Retreat* – a moment of grace, spiritual renewal, bonding, and growth!
We wish to express our deepest *gratitude and heartfelt appreciation* to everyone who contributed immensely to the success of this retreat.
First and foremost, our profound thanks go to our *Father in Faith, the Bishop of the Diocese:Most Rev Augustine T. ukwuoma* whose fatherly blessings, unwavering support, and encouragement continue to inspire and strengthen the youth apostolate in our diocese. Thank you, Your Lordship, for believing in the mission of the Catholic Youth. We equally thank our Diocesan youth Bishop:*Most Rev Thomas Obiatuegwu* for your words of advice and support during the opening mass of this retreat.
We equally appreciate our beloved *Diocesan Chaplain: Very Rev Fr Augustine Iwuagwu*, for his tireless commitment, spiritual guidance, and pastoral care throughout the planning and ex*****on of this retreat. Your presence and leadership gave the retreat a deeper spiritual impact.
To our *Retreat Moderator:Rev Fr Victor Adibemma*, thank you for being an instrument of transformation. Your insightful teachings, prayers, and sessions were deeply refreshing and soul-lifting.
A sincere thank you to our *Diocesan Executive Members* whose planning, coordination, and hard work made this retreat a well-organized and fruitful event. Your sacrifice, time, and service are not taken for granted.
To the *Retreat Planning Committee*, thank you for your sleepless nights, attention to detail, creativity, and devotion to ensuring everything went smoothly. You truly gave your best!
To the *Regional president and Parish president*, *General Executives*, and *CYON Members/Delegates* across the diocese, we are grateful for your cooperation, discipline, active participation, and exemplary conduct throughout the retreat. You made the atmosphere joyful, united, and impactful.
Indeed, from arrival to departure, each of you contributed to the success story of this year’s retreat. Your presence, energy, and spirit of unity brought life and meaning to the program.
As we return to our various homes and parishes, may the blessings, encounters, and graces of the retreat continue to bear fruit in our lives and in the growth of our great organization.
*Thank you for showing up. Thank you for serving. Thank you for believing in CYON.*
*We move… For God and For Youth! Through Christ!*
With gratitude,
*Egwurugwu Victor Odinaka* *committee Chairman 2025 Annual Diocesan CYON retreat*
