Panaji: The annual Archdiocesan Communication Day, or Day of Mass Media Apostolate, was celebrated on 13th October throughout the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman during the day and especially at Our Lady of Piety Chapel, Panzorcone, Cuncolim, at 5:30 PM, along with the Media Mission currently going on in the Chapel. Fr. Dominic Savio Rodrigues, the chaplain of Our Lady of Piety Chapel, Panzorcone, was the main celebrant for the occasion.
In his introductory message, Fr. Dominic acknowledged the wonderful work being done by the Diocesan Centre for Social Communications Media, Goa, and offered his best wishes and prayers for the success of this work. He urged the people to make the best use of all the initiatives and opportunities offered by the Communication Centre.
Fr. Barry Cardozo, the Director of the Diocesan Centre for Social Communications Media, who, along with a team of priests, is conducting the media mission in the chapel, thanked Fr. Dominic for inviting him and his team to conduct this media education program. Explaining the significance of this program, Fr. Barry placed the current technological advancements in the world and the importance of knowing the best ways to use these technologies safely. He envisaged that the Media Mission is organized to help us improve our interpersonal communication skills within families, society, and also to educate ourselves in the safe and beneficial use of modern communication technologies.
With the novena day being dedicated to the youth, Fr. Barry gave some tips to the youth to enhance their interpersonal communication skills and highlighted how to safely use social media platforms. He empowered them with some practical suggestions to avoid being victims of cyberbullying, scams, and other malpractices on social media.
Finally, after Mass, Fr. Dominic and the Confraria committee members thanked the Diocesan Communication Centre for celebrating Diocesan Communication Day in their chapel. Fr. Barry expressed his gratitude to the Chaplain, the committee, and especially to the Archbishop and Auxiliary Bishop of Goa, along with all the close collaborators of the Centre.
