The annual Archdiocesan Communication day or Day of Mass Media Apostolate was celebrated on 11th October, 2026, in the whole Archdiocese of Goa and Daman and especially at Holy Family Church, Marcela, during a Eucharistic celebration at 7.00 am. The Episcopal Vicar of Religious, Fr. Jouquim Fernandes, SVD, presided over the celebration at Marcela, along with Fr. Barry Cardozo, Director of Diocesan Centre for Social communications Media and Fr. George SFX.
“Let us be messengers of Good news and may our communication help in building a communion of communities,” said Fr. Barry Cardozo during the homily. He also emphasised on the moral responsibility of all media professionals as well as citizen Journalists when they share or spread any information. He urged the people to adhere to ethical standards of Journalism and promote the good of the society. He pointed out that this is what the Church has thought down the ages. Highlighting also on the World Communication Day message by Pope Leo XIV he pointed out that Pope Leo focused on the challenges of artificial intelligence and digital technology, urging that innovation must protect human dignity, truth, and authentic personal connection rather than replacing real relationships.
In his introductory message The Episcopal Vicar, Fr. Jouquim Fernandes welcomed Fr. Barry and the DCSCM team. He acknowledged the wonderful work the Diocesan Centre for Social Communications Media, Goa is doing in the Archdiocese. He offered his best wishes and prayers for the success of this work and urged the people to make the best use of all the initiatives and opportunities offered by the Communication centre.
Later on Fr. Barry also celebrated the Children’s Mass and interacted with them explaining to them how good communication skills and etiquette can help them in their real life as well as online.
Fr. Barry expressed his gratitude to the Episcopal vicar for hosting the DCSCM team and celebrating the Communication day in the Parish of Marcela. He also brought to the notice that the Centre works under the guidance and support of Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao and Auxiliary Bishop Simiao Fernandes and expressed his gratitude to them.
