Theological Background:

The life of the Holy Trinity is life of Communication. The communication between Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Church takes the example of the Holy Trinity and promotes the life of communication among its members. Communication is Life. The incarnation is a communication of God with  human beings. Jesus came to communicate and to promote communication and dialogue among people. In order to have a harmonious order in life,the communication has to be with God, with people and with nature. Jesus is a perfect communicator who sets the  example for all men and women.

Commission functioning in the diocese:

This diocesan commission for Social communication has been  functioning in collaboration with CBCM commission since around the 1980s. At the  time of the first diocesan Synod, the commission was restructured and launched anew. Today the Office of Social communication ( OSC)  closely collaborates  with CBCM- National OSC. The diocesan Social communication takes the form  of Radio Veritas Asia ( Karen Service). RVA Karen Service is linking with the RVA main office based in Manila, the Philippines airing the Karen service programs from radio short waves since 1980. And today RVA Karen Service produces  programs both for airing and for uploading Online. The  Office of Culture and Inculturation works  under the commission of Social communication.

Focus Areas:

●   Office of Social Communication (OSC)

●   RVA Karen Service

●   Culture and Inculturation

Objectives:

●      To enhance the capacity of Diocesan Social Communication Office through capacity building training

●      To promote local languages (Karen and Chins) through the printing of  books and hymnals for liturgy and the designing and wearing of  traditional costumes

●      To promote RVA Karen programs among the faithful by  calling for their interaction and engagement in Online programs

●      To encourage  dialogue aboout local culture in the diocese