Fr Lawrence Arockiaraj calls Media Workers to Evangelize Through Storytelling

Port Moresby: The General Secretary of the Catholic Bishop Conference of Papua

New Guinea and Solomon Islands (CBCPNGSI), Fr Lawrence Arockiaraj, has

reminded the Catholic Media Workers that their service is not merely technical or

administrative, but a vital part of the Church’s mission of evangelization.

Fr Lawrence Arockiaraj giving his remarks during the Launching of SOCOM's Five-Year Strategic Plan.

Speaking during the launch of the CBC Social Communication Commission’s Five –

Year Strategic Plan, Fr Arockiaraj said that Communication lies at the heart of

Church’s identity and mission.

“It is through communication that we build relationships, strengthen our communities

and reflect the love of Christ in our world,” he said. “Today we are not simply

launching a program, we are affirming a call.”

Fr. Arockiaraj emphasised that in a fast-evolving media landscape, the Church must

remain present and prophetic, ensuring that every message, broadcast, and

publication upholds charity and human dignity.

“In our radio waves, across our printed board, and in our fast-moving world of online

social media, our Social Communications Commission plays a vital role in this

mission,” he said. “Through formation and training, through media production,

through storytelling, and through advocacy, this commission helps ensure that our

communication is slotted into charity and human dignity.”

From left to right: General Secretary for the Catholic Bishop Conference of PNG and Solomon Islands, Fr Lawrence Arockiaraj, Bishop Deputy for CBC Social Communications Commission, Bishop Jozef Roszynski and Secretary for CBC Social Communications Commission, Sr Daisy Anne Lisania Augustine.

The General Secretary extended heartfelt gratitude to communication officers,

volunteers, and staff serving in diocesan media centres, parishes, and studios

across Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

“To the Social Communication Team, to those who are working quietly in the offices,

studios, parishes, radio rooms and diocesan media centres across our region, thank

you,” he said. “Your work is mission. Your work is ministry. Your work is

evangelisation.”