Seminar on ‘Church and Media’ Organized at Anugraha Pastoral Centre

28 May 2023 One Day  seminar on ‘Church and Media’ was organized jointly by Deepa Trust, Uzwaad Fortnightly and Commission for Social Communications in association with SIGNIS INDIA-the catholic Association for Communication at the Diocesan Pastoral Centre ‘Anugraha’ Kukkunje, from 10 am to 4.00 pm. Fr. Denis D’Sa-PRO of the Udupi Diocese in his introductory remarks explained the reason behind organizing the seminar on Church and Media. 

The seminar was inaugurated by Msgr. Ferdinand Gonslaves Chairman of the Deepa Trust and Vicar General of the Udupi Diocese along with other dignitaries Fr. Roshan D’Souza Chancellor of the Udupi Diocese, Fr. Denis D’Sa PRO of the Udupi Diocese, Fr. Royson Fernandes Editor of Uzwaad, Fr. Sudeep Paul and Dr. Ronald Anil Fernandes Resource persons and two participants by fixing the icons of the social media on the stem of the banana plant. Fr. Roshan D’Souza, the chief guest wished well for the seminar on Church and Media. 

The seminar was conducted by four Resource Persons Fr. Sudeep Paul-Director of Sandesha Foundation, Mangalore on the theme of “Church and Media-Present Scenario” .

 Dr.Ronald Anil  Fernnades Member of Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) on the topic of “Church and Print Media”.

 Walter Nandalike-Director of Daijworld Media Network on “Church and Web/Social Media” and 

Mr. Clifford Pereira – Director of TV9 Group of  Channels on “Church and Visual/ Digital Media”. 

The valedictory programme was held at 3.30. Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo. Other dignitaries  included Rev. Fr. Valerian Mendonca Trustee of Deepa Trust, Fr. Victor Vijay Lobo President of Signis India, Fr. Denis D’Sa, Fr. Royson Fernandes and three resource persons Dr. Ronald Anil Fernandes, Walter Nandalike and Clifford Pereira.Two participants in the seminar gave the feedback of the seminar. 

The book containing the collection of 16 stories written by Fr. Royson Fernandes and Published by “Uzwaad Prakashan” title “Poilee Bhet” (First Meeting) was released by Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo.

 Fr. Victor Vijay Lobo distributed certificates of participation to all those who attended the seminar. 

Mr. Joseph Pinto and Ms. Monika Menita Dsouza from our parish participated in this seminar 

 Fr. Royson Fernades proposed the vote of thanks and Ms. Joshita Menezes compered the programme