"Use every possible media to proclaim the Good News. Good News is Truth and The
Truth is Good News" Archbishop Bernard Moras told delegates at the launch of
'newsforyouth' a web portal of news in Bangalore.
Delegates from all across karnataka representing various dioceses and
organisations including members from the Federation of Karnataka Christian
Associations met at the Workers Centre annexe of Archbishop's House in Bangalore
Sunday 26th to witness the launch of a e-newsletter and a web portal called
newsforyouth. The Web-portal launched by Archbishop Rev. Dr, Bernard Moras is
the creation of software techie Standly Joseph Lobo and team in collaboration
with the active support of the Federation of the Karnataka christian
Associations and several other Christian organisations.
"In a world that is flooded with newspapers and magazines and where the youth
are exposed to so many television channels and web portals, it can sometimes
become very difficult to distinguish truth from untruth. We read and listen to
what is offered to us most of the time without checking the veracity of things.
In such a world, 'news for youth' website, will hopefully serve as a channel of
truth where discussions, debates and news on pertinent subjects of faith and day
to day life will find its expression" said President of the Karnataka Region
Bishops Council , Archbishop Berard Moras.
The Archbishop applauded the efforts of laity, especially youth in engaging in
such productive activity that not only benefits the Church but also serves to
tell the whole world the Truth and spread the Good News. "The Good News" he
added "Is the message of the scriptures that pronounces peace and blessing,
forgiveness and compassion upon people. The Good News is Truth and Truthfulness
is Good News"
Standly, the Director, Centre for Embedded Intelligence and creator of the News
portal told the audience "The intention of launching the webportal is to network
with various christian organisations and various groups within the Catholic
Church in order to educate, inform and promote a greater sense of unity and
spirit of mutual suport to each other". The Indian Catholic Youth Movement, The
Indian Catholic Press Association,Diocesan Newspapers, several youth prayer
groups and lay catholic organisations will partner with 'newsfor youth' in terms
of content and news dissemenation. Standly added "The web portal will also serve
to tell the whole world the good work the Church is doing in the service of
humanity and seek the active support of like-minded people and organisations in
serving humanity". Joseph Lobo, Co-producer of the web-portal was also present
for the launch.
HT Sangliana, in his message said "Launching a web portal is a positive sign in
brininging us closer to each other in the service of God and man. One hopes that
this website will serve as a strong means of communication between members of
the Christian community".
PRO of Bangalore Archdiocese and President of the Indian Catholic Press
Association Fr. Adolf Washington ,recalling the words of Nehru who said
'Industralise or perish", he said "the dictum of this age is network or perish".
He observed that it is absolutely necessary for us to to constantly network and
communicate with each other. "Humility and a great passion for the Church is the
only way we can bring out the best in us for the community".he added
Both, Denis D'Silva -State Convenier and Micheal Baptist -State General
Secretaryof the FKCA stressed the urgency of"Christians coming together and
becoming more proactive and vibrant especially in the field of politics in the
state at every level". They expressed dismay over some sections in the Christian
community that were not actively fielding or promoting Christian candidates in
elections or even showing at times disinterest in politics. Ronald Colaco was
thanked for being very instrumental in raising the FKCA into an active
organisation fostering unity and collaboration and also for supporting the
launch of 'newsforyouth' .
Bangalore archdiocesan youth director Fr. Divya Paul observed "there is flood of
networks and websites and webportals leaving many of us at times confused as to
which we should access. The newsforyouth portal will serve as an authentic
source of Truths that we need to know" Fr. Divya Paul drew reference to Michael
Jackson's song "heal the world' saying the words of that song should be our
motivation, to heal the world by proclaiming truth.
Joseph Lobo, Sr. Shanti, Superior General of the Congregation of the Sisters of
St. Anne of Bangalore, Fr. Arokiaraj Director for Media and Communication in the
OMI Congregation, were the dignitaries present for the launch.
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