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| Mr Enrico Donzelli |
A Consultant for the Catholic Communication Campaign(CCC),an organ of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops - USCCB Mr Enrico Donzelli has promised for more support and collaboration in the field of communications in order to strenghtern the communication apostolate in the region.
Enrico Donzelli who arrived in Nairobi on 31st January 2014 was on a follow up mission of radio and communication network within the member conferences in the region which is in the three years (2012-2015) strategic plan of AMECEA Social Communications department.
In an interview with AMECEAOnlineNews, Mr Donzelliadmitted that the project is still long way to go but once completed the radio network of KCCB, as a pilot study, will be a model to follow in other conferences. He said that the radio network is a good sign that aims at synergizing and consolidating efforts rather than fragmenting and this will create lots of impact.
Mr Donzellisaid that the intended networking project is extremely valuable because it supports the Pastoral activities of the Bishops. He said during his visits he witnessed lots of energy, commitment and very motivated people.
He said that the Catholic Communications Campaign will be working hand in hand with these projects to assist staff in bringing ahead the planning required. Having funded the radio station in Diocese of Kitui last year, Enrico said that they will want to support other communications project in the region.
Together with the Director of Waumini Communications limited, which is the Communications arm of KCCB Mr. David Omwoyo, Mr Enrico visited Kitui diocese where they just finished constructing a Radio studio, Isiolo Vicariate and Radio Amani in Nakuru Diocese. Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) is taken as a pilot area of this project.
Accompanied by Fr. Chrisantus Ndaga, the Secretary for Communications Department, Mr Enrico was able to visit St. Augustine University Tanzania SAUT, (Communication department)to check out the capacity and facilities which will be used for trainings at the University.
“The programs at SAUT are quite impressive and it was interesting to know that the journalism department has existed for over 50 years. It has good facilities, which keep on developing,” he said adding that “We met a vibrant and committed community of both staff and students.”
The Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Rev Fr Thadeus Mkamwa was grateful with the idea of using SAUT as a Training place in communication. “Our department of Journalism has just celebrated 50 years of existence, so there is no doubt that we have an adequate experience in the field,” he said.
All in all, he says that the visit was a worthwhile and appreciated all the commitments AMECEA conferences have in terms of communications apostolate. He is optimistic that the collaboration between AMECEA and the USCCB has a brighter future and that more will be accomplished.
Expressing his gratitude for Enrico’s visit, Fr Ndaga, the Secretary for Communications Department appreciated the initiatives done by US-CCC in supporting the networking project of AMECEA. He wished that other partners could join the project so that more Radio Stations could be established in the AMECEA member countries.
Enrico Donzelli who arrived in Nairobi on 31st January 2014 was on a follow up mission of radio and communication network within the member conferences in the region which is in the three years (2012-2015) strategic plan of AMECEA Social Communications department.
In an interview with AMECEAOnlineNews, Mr Donzelliadmitted that the project is still long way to go but once completed the radio network of KCCB, as a pilot study, will be a model to follow in other conferences. He said that the radio network is a good sign that aims at synergizing and consolidating efforts rather than fragmenting and this will create lots of impact.
Mr Donzellisaid that the intended networking project is extremely valuable because it supports the Pastoral activities of the Bishops. He said during his visits he witnessed lots of energy, commitment and very motivated people.
He said that the Catholic Communications Campaign will be working hand in hand with these projects to assist staff in bringing ahead the planning required. Having funded the radio station in Diocese of Kitui last year, Enrico said that they will want to support other communications project in the region.
Together with the Director of Waumini Communications limited, which is the Communications arm of KCCB Mr. David Omwoyo, Mr Enrico visited Kitui diocese where they just finished constructing a Radio studio, Isiolo Vicariate and Radio Amani in Nakuru Diocese. Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) is taken as a pilot area of this project.
Accompanied by Fr. Chrisantus Ndaga, the Secretary for Communications Department, Mr Enrico was able to visit St. Augustine University Tanzania SAUT, (Communication department)to check out the capacity and facilities which will be used for trainings at the University.
“The programs at SAUT are quite impressive and it was interesting to know that the journalism department has existed for over 50 years. It has good facilities, which keep on developing,” he said adding that “We met a vibrant and committed community of both staff and students.”
The Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Rev Fr Thadeus Mkamwa was grateful with the idea of using SAUT as a Training place in communication. “Our department of Journalism has just celebrated 50 years of existence, so there is no doubt that we have an adequate experience in the field,” he said.
All in all, he says that the visit was a worthwhile and appreciated all the commitments AMECEA conferences have in terms of communications apostolate. He is optimistic that the collaboration between AMECEA and the USCCB has a brighter future and that more will be accomplished.
Expressing his gratitude for Enrico’s visit, Fr Ndaga, the Secretary for Communications Department appreciated the initiatives done by US-CCC in supporting the networking project of AMECEA. He wished that other partners could join the project so that more Radio Stations could be established in the AMECEA member countries.
SOURCE: AMECEA Social Communications