…Commends Fr. Umoh’s contributions to media apostolate
Most Rev. Augustine Akubeze, Catholic Archbishop of Benin has described poverty as as the absence of genuine love, rather than material lack, as he urged Christians to embody and communicate God’s love universally, transcending all barriers of ethnicity and language. Archbishop Akubeze made this known while delivering the homily at Mass to mark the inauguration of the 2024 Communications Week (ComWeek), held recently at St. Paul Catholic Church, Beni, Edo State.
Highlighting the significance of the week-long media literacy programme, an initiative of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) since 2022, the Archbishop expressed delight at the Archdiocese’s privilege to host the maiden inauguration ceremony. Archbishop Akubeze commended Very Rev. Fr. Michael Umoh, National Communications Director, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, for his innovative contributions to the media apostolate within the Nigerian Church. Speaking on the theme for the World Communications Day, “Artificial intelligence and wisdom of the heart for fully human communication”, the Archbishop cautioned the pursuit of technology at the expense of divine guidance and love, as he urged the people to view the world through the lens of God’s love.
He commended journalists and media practitioners for their dedication to truth and integrity, as he offered prayers for their continued protection and divine favour. Speaking on the occasion, Fr. Umoh, expressed gratitude to Archbishop Akubeze for hosting the inaugural Mass, as he acknowledged the support of Rev. Frs. Michael Oyanoafoh, Charles Omojiate, and Jude Orah for their roles in facilitating the event.
