MALAWI: Catholic Journalists Set to mark 49th World Communications Day
the 49th World Communication day, a function to be held in
Lilongwe on Sunday 26 July 2015.
According to Fr. Gabriel Jana, Communication Secretary for Lilongwe
Archdiocese, the host of this year’s event, all is set to make the event
colourful.
“We are almost ready to host the event here in Lilongwe with a number of
activities lined up for the event. First and foremost, we shall have the
celebration of the Eucharistic to be presided over by His Grace Tarcisio
Ziyaye of Lilongwe Archdiocese followed by a number of speeches including that
of the Minister of Information, Tourism and Culture, Hon. Kondwani Nankhumwa.
Commenting on the event, the Minister of Information, Tourism and Culture said
that Catholic media houses in Malawi have for the past years played a crucial
role in advancing socio-economic development of the country through its
programmes.
The commemorations which will be based on the theme “Communicating the
Family: A privileged Place of Encounter with the Gift of Love” as provided
by Pope Francis in his message this year will focus on the importance of
embracing the use of social media in the society.
The event will be broadcasted live by Radio Maria Malawi, Radio Alinafe of
Lilongwe archdiocese, Tigabane of Mzuzu and Tuntufye Fm of Karonga diocese while Tv Luntha is set for
live transmission of the event.
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