By Thomas Samuel
The Catholic Bishop of Jalingo Diocese, Charles Hammawa, has urged Christians to use technological advancement to propagate the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Bishop made the call during the opening session of a week-long activity marking this year’s Communication Week.
Bishop Charles said communication is integral to human existence and that its application could either make or mar harmonious coexistence in society.
He said modern-day technology has changed the manner in which communication is created, shared, and consumed, hence the decision by the mother church to set aside a period to reflect and chart a course toward making effective use of available platforms to promote peace, love, and combat hate and misinformation.
In his speech, the Director of Communications of Jalingo Diocese, Abraham Sauman, said the Diocese was observing the week for the first time.
Director communication father Abraham Sauman (photo source: Unitatis Media)
He explained that in the past, the communication unit organized activities to mark the day, but this year the invitation was extended to communication professionals as part of efforts to strengthen the church’s media communication.
“It is within this understanding that the Catholic Church annually celebrates World Communications Day. Instituted by the Second Vatican Council through the decree "Inter Mirifica", World Communications Day invites the faithful to reflect on the role of communication and the media in the mission of the Church and in human society. The Church recognizes that communication is not secondary to evangelization; rather, it is at the heart of the Church’s mission to proclaim the Gospel to all nations,” he added.
Father Abraham further said: “The Holy Father (Pope Leo) reminds us that communication is deeply human and sacred. In his message, he writes: ‘Faces and voices are sacred.’ He further explains that every human face and voice reveals the unique dignity and identity of the person created in the image of God .”
He encouraged parishioners to use the week as an opportunity for renewed commitment to evangelization through communication, adding that: “Through our parish activities, media engagements, workshops, publications, broadcasts, and digital platforms, we must make Christ known to our world.”
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