The Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands in the Nation’s capital observed the Feast St. Francis De Sales, the Patron Saint of writers and Journalists in a small but significant meeting this morning.
The Feast of St. Francis De Sales, which falls every year before Pentecost, was a celebration of Francis De Sales, a very important man in the world of Catholicism, who was an ardent Journalist, emphasizing most of his writings on impartiality and value to help guide people spiritually.
Host of the event, Fr. Ambrose Pereira, Secretary of the CBC Commission on Social Communications [SOCOM] stated that he was delighted that they could host a little interaction between themselves and the media personnel that were present, to observe such a revered event.
“St. Francis was a very important man who did his best to impart different views in faith and theology and was an ardent journalist,” Fr. Ambrose said.
He explained that the Feast of St. Francis De Sales, which falls every year before Pentecost, was a celebration of a very important man in the world of Catholicism, who emphasized most of his writings on impartiality and value to help guide people spiritually.
Sister Daisy Lisania, in her speech gave a brief background on the history of Francis De Sales, stating that the saint was known for his patience and meekness, earning him the nickname; “The Gentleman Saint” and encouraged media personnel that were there to mimic these characteristics.
“Patience and gentleness are not usually characteristic traits of hard-nosed journalists. We are more known for our tireless investigating and probing questions, but maybe we can work harder to ensure our stories mean something.”
Sr. Lisania said a good journalist writes a story that makes the reader think; a great journalist writes a story that makes the reader feel.