Three Day Workshop organized by the Synodal Commission on Media

The Synodal Commission on Media of the Malankara Catholic Church organized a three day workshop from 29 October, 2014 at the Catholicate Centre, Thiruvananthapuram. The aim of the residential workshop was to acquaint the nearly 60 participants with the opportunities and challenges offered by the media. It was inaugurated by HB Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos. HG Most Rev. Dr Samuel Mar Irenios, the Chairman of the Commission, Rev. Fr. Cherian Thazhamon the CEO of Deepika, Shri MG Radhakrishnan News Editor of Asianet News, Shri Boby Abraham Workshop Director and Dr Abraham Joseph Secretary Media Commission spoke on the occasion.

Experts who led the classes included Prof. VS Shashibhooshan Nair (Documentary), Dr MV Thomas ( Media Laws), Shri Biju Mathew ( Radio), Shri Mneme George ( Lay out), Shri B. Jayachandran ( Photography), Shri Mohammed Shah (Telefilm) and Shri Manoj K. Puthiyavila (Social Media). Rev. Fr Jolly Vadakkan KCBC Media Commission Secretary presented the theme of Church and Media. Shri Raju Mathew and Shri Sanu Thomas led a discussion on the portrayal of the Church in the media. A visit to the Asianet News studio and the group discussions on a variety of media related topics were the other highlights of the workshop.

The participants included Rev. Fathers, Rev. Sisters and youngsters associated with various publications and media ventures of the Church.

At the valedictory meeting, HB Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, Shri KC Joseph, Minister for Culture, HG Most Rev.Thomas Mar Anthonios, Dr George Onakkoor, Shri Sunnykutty Abraham, Rev. Fr Bovas Mathew Meloot and Shri Boby Abraham spoke.