CATHOLIC BISHOP CONFERENCE LAUNCHED SOCIAL COMMUNICATION STRATEGIC PLAN

BY LETHISA KOLOKOL
THE Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands yesterday launched its renewed Social Communications 5-year strategic plan; a roadmap that will guide the church’s engagement with the people through media, storytelling and communication, grounded in gospel values.
For many years, the Catholic Church has provided services to Papua New Guinea through education, healthcare, and social programs that support vulnerable populations.
In a time when the media has great power to influence individuals, families, communities and society, the launch of the renewed social communication strategic plan for the next 5 years reaffirms the church’s commitment to responsible and life-giving communication.
Through the Social Communication commission, the church will be working across Five key priorities: The formation in Social media, Broadcast Media development, Print Media Strengthening, Media Advocacy and Public Engagement, Special Communication Celebration.

CBCSI Secretary for Social Communications, Sister Daisy Augustine said the strategic roadmap emerges from the month of discernment, collaboration and consultation all through out the dioceses in the country.

“The five pillars present both challenge and opportunity, calling us to strengthen our skills, embrace innovation and build a culture of responsible, ethical and spirit-led communication,” Sister Daisy said.

She emphasised that communication is not merely the act of sharing information, but it must be transcribed to action aimed at transforming lives especially those of the vulnerable people.
CBCPNGSI Deputy Bishop for Social Communication, Bishop Jozef Rozynski, SVD said in an era marked by rapid technological changes and increasing digital engagement, the church is called to be ever more present, vocal and visible in the public space.
“Social communication is not merely using modern tools- radio, television, digital platforms or print media but about proclaiming gospel with clarity, clarity, compassion and courage. Pope Francis reminds us that communication must always be at the service of truth and dignity of every person” Bishop Rozynski said
CBCPNGSI General Secretary Father Lawrence Arockiaraj said this renewed chapter, reaffirms the church’s affirm responsibility to communicate with truth, clarity and Christian love, promoting peace and understanding in PNG and the Solomon Islands.
These efforts are grounded in the belief that communication is not merely the sharing of information; it is a ministry of relationship, encounter and unity.

1. The formation in Social Communication
2. Broadcast Media Development
3. Print Media Strengthening
4. Media Advocacy and Public Engagement
5. Special Communication Celebration
   CBCPNGSI Secretary for Social Communication, Sister Daisy Augustine said the strategic roadmap emerges from the months of discernment, collaboration and consultation all throughout the dioceses in the country.
   “The five pillars presents both a challenge and an opportunity; calling us to strengthen our skills, embrace innovation and build a culture of responsible, ethical and spirit-led communication” Sr Daisy said.
   She emphasised that communication is not merely the act of sharing information, but it must be transcribed to action aimed at transforming lives especially those of the vulnerable people.
   CBCPNGSI Deputy Bishop for Social Communication, Bishop Jozef Rozynski, SVD said in an era marked by rapid technological changes and increasing digital engagement, the church is called to be ever more present, vocal and visible in the public space.
   “Social communication is not merely using modern tools- radio, television, digital platforms or print media but about proclaiming gospel with clarity, clarity, compassion and courage. Pope Francis reminds us that communication must always be at the service of truth and dignity of every person” Bishop Rozynski said
   CBCPNGSI General Secretary Father Lawrence Arockiaraj said this renewed chapter, reaffirms the church’s affirm responsibility to communicate with truth, clarity and Christian love, promoting peace and understanding in PNG and the Solomon Islands.
   These efforts are grounded in the belief that communication is not merely the sharing of information; it is a ministry of relationship, encounter and unity.