The Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has seen a significant growth of members in the Young Catholic Students (YCS) and Young Students Movement (YSM).
YCS and YSM's renewal on July 1, 2024, was highlighted by a major milestone on February 19, 2025, when the 40th school officially launched the movement in Madharpakkam, Tamil Nadu.
Under the leadership of Archbishop George Antonysamy and the dedicated efforts of Father Ronald Richard S., director of the Archdiocesan Youth Commission and YCS-YSM, the movement has successfully expanded to 57 schools across the Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore.
Previously active in only one school, the YCS-YSM now engages over 2,500 students, including participants from diverse religious backgrounds, highlighting its inclusive and universal appeal.
The volunteer-driven model empowers students to take on leadership roles, fostering faith, teamwork, and social responsibility.
This success has been bolstered by the dedicated support of school authorities, educators, and youth volunteers who work together to instill strong spiritual and moral foundations in the youth.
As the movement continues to grow, it remains committed to nurturing young leaders who will carry forward Christ’s mission within their schools and communities.
Focusing on faith development and student participation, the YCS-YSM regularly reports on events, conferences, and projects in different dioceses, especially in India, where this movement is prevalent.
The International Young Catholic Students (IYCS) organization, of which YCS/YSM India is a member, works to build a world that is sustainable, just, and peaceful.
Through its programs, IYCS, a faith-based youth organization that was established in 1946 and was motivated by Catholicism, has assisted students in becoming creators and agents of positive social change.
By encouraging international cooperation to eradicate extreme poverty, it seeks to strengthen humanitarian action, fight injustice and inequality, promote peace, and protect the environment.
Radio Veritas Asia (RVA), a media platform of the Catholic Church, aims to share Christ. RVA started in 1969 as a continental Catholic radio station to serve Asian countries in their respective local language, thus earning the tag “the Voice of Asian Christianity.” Responding to the emerging context, RVA embraced media platforms to connect with the global Asian audience via its 21 language websites and various social media platforms.
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