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On Going Formation Activities of Young Priests of Amboina Diocese: Effective Communication Training in the Digital Era

by Seminari Poka

Ambon, 18-19 October 2024 – Young priests of the Diocese of Amboina, deacons, and brothers from the Major Seminary of Saint Francis Xaverius Poka-Rumah Tiga participated in the On Going Formation activity with the theme “Effective Communication Training in the Digital Era” which took place at Wisma Samadi Gonzalo Veloso. This activity is part of the On Going Formation program initiated by Unio Indonesia, and implemented specifically in the Diocese of Amboina.

The event which lasted for two days presented Mr. Frans Budi Santika as a speaker. The materials presented by him were considered very interesting, relevant, and useful for the participants, especially in facing the challenges of communication in the digital era. With his expertise and experience, Mr. Frans was able to provide insights and effective communication techniques, which can be applied by priests and prospective priests in their pastoral ministry.

RD. Amandus Oratmangun, Chairman of the Amboina Diocese Union, in his speech said that this activity aims to equip young priests and prospective priests with communication skills that are in accordance with the development of the times. “Through this training, we hope that young priests can be more effective in communicating, both in the real world and digitally, to support the mission of the church and the ministry of the people,” said RD. Amandus.

This activity is expected to have a positive impact and be an important step in building more effective pastoral communication that is relevant to the needs of the times. (Fr. YB)