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COMWEEK 2026: ACTIVITIES MOVE TO JIMLARI

The Directorate of Social Communications, Catholic Diocese of Jalingo, continued its vibrant Communication Week activities today with an impactful visit to the St. Robert Bellarmine Institute for Catechesis and Religious Education, Jimlari.

The Media Crew engaged with the future primary teachers of the faith, our Catechists, on the theme of the ComWeek, “Preserving Human Faces and Voices.”

Highlights from the Session

Warm Welcome:
The Director of Social Communication, Rev. Fr. Abraham Saumam, opened the event by thanking the Catechists for their availability and enthusiasm.

The Core Message:
Mr. Peter Ugbedye delivered an intelligent and highly interactive presentation. He explored how we can document and transmit human identity through media without losing the "authentic self" in the digital noise.

The "Knife" Analogy:
Fr. Saumam reminded everyone that technology is a tool—much like a knife. It isn’t inherently bad; its value depends on the hands that hold it.

Papal Guidance: Drawing from the message of Pope Leo XIV (for this year's Communication Week), Fr. Saumam urged the Catechists to uphold human dignity by focusing on three pillars:
1. Responsibility
2. Education
3. Collaboration

Voices from the Institute
The session wasn't just a lecture—it was a dialogue. The Q&A session saw spirited engagement from the students and administration alike:

"We appreciate the Unitatis Team for their tireless efforts. I advise all students to remain attentive and make the best use of this opportunity," were the words of Catechist Thomas Irtwange (Dean of Studies).

Rev. Fr. Saminu James Lavo (Deputy Director) and Bro. Alfred Godfrey Swanikuru (Dean of Students) also expressed their gratitude to the Media Crew for bringing such a timely message to the institute.

Wrapping Up:
The visit concluded with a joyful photo session and shared moments of fellowship, reinforcing the bond between the communication department and the mission of catechesis.

May God continue to bless all communicators of the Gospel with wisdom and truth. May our media efforts always preserve human dignity and spread the light of Christ! Amen.

POPE LEO XIV CELEBRATES 1ST PAPAL ANNIVERSARY

On May 8, 2025, white smoke billowed from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that a new pope had been chosen. On that day, the world was introduced to Pope Leo XIV, known just hours before as Cardinal Robert Prevost, prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Bishops.

One year later, Pope Leo has captured the hearts of the faithful through his papal trips, events like canonizations and special liturgies, as well as through his spoken and printed words, including an apostolic letter, “Dilexi Te,” and much more.

Among the remarkable things he has done is his historic 11-day trip to Africa in the month of April, when he visited four countries: Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. During this trip, he traveled more than 11,000 miles on 18 separate flights. With stops in 11 cities across those countries, the Holy Father met with the youth, political leaders, prisoners, families, and many more to share the Gospel message.

Throughout his journey, he emphasized themes of peace, reconciliation, and economic justice, meeting with local leaders, clergy, and lay faithful. Large crowds gathered for outdoor Masses, reflecting the vibrancy and rapid growth of Catholicism in many African communities.

One of the highlights of the trip was Pope Leo’s visit to Annaba, ancient Hippo, the hometown of St. Augustine, the founder of the Augustinian Order, which the Pope belongs to. It was for him, a return to the roots of his faith and vocation.

As you shepherd Christ’s faithful on earth, and you keep afloat the traditions of the Apostle, we say congratulations to you on your first Papal anniversary; and we pray that the Lord who has called and chosen you, will never forsake you in this enormous spiritual task. Amen.

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