UGANDA: Bishop Franzelli Appeals to Journalists to Remain Relevant in Profession

F.r Isaac Ojok

The Rt. Rev Giuseppe Franzelli, chairman for Social Communications Commission at Uganda Episcopal Conference-UEC, has urged journalists to be relevant and effective in their line of duty.

He made appeal on Wednesday 5^th July 2023 while addressing the coordinators of social communications under Gulu Ecclesiastical Province during their routine provincial meeting which this time was held in Gulu city.

The Social Communications coordinators were drawn from the dioceses within Gulu Ecclesiastical province to share reports about the progress made, opportunities available, threats, weaknesses and also the future plans they have to enable them carryout proper networking among others.

In his address, Rt. Rev Giuseppe Franzelli who is also the Bishop Emeritus of Lira Diocese implored the communications coordinators to ensure that their work reflects the real life of the people they serve in their localities.

The Bishop emeritus reminded coordinators to work together in collaboration with one another to pave way for progress and development within the communications department in the province and the entire country.

“Try to work together as it is the common saying that unity is strength”, he said in a statement.

He said, he was grateful to the efforts of the coordinators and the contributions being made for the betterment of the department of communications in Gulu Ecclesiastical Province.

Bishop Franzelli further appealed to them to pray to God to give them the right mind and attitude to enable them perform their duties effectively.

With the launch of the Uganda Catholic television (UCTV), the bishop told communications coordinators to make fresh start with renewed energy to support the operations of the new television established to promote evangelization, socio-economic transformation of the lives of people in Uganda and beyond.

According to Bishop Franzelli, the successful operations of Uganda Catholic television will depend on the commitment of the communications coordinators, Catholic journalists and the people of good will.

He said in his appeal, “Make the best use of Uganda Catholic television and let us make sure that the new TV is supported by our people”.

In his statement, Bishop Franzelli revealed that having Uganda Catholic Television established has been a tough journey and it now requires a lot of support from the people especially financial support from cooperate companies that can sponsor programs or those that can bring their adverts to the television.

Bishop Franzelli also challenged the communications coordinators to engage and bring on board journalists from other media who can work together in the mission to support the TV.

At Uganda Catholic Television, the focus is now on creating quality contents that can serve the interests of different categories of the audience.

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