Pontifical Mission Societies Karachi Organizes SOMA
Karachi (Raza Barkat): The Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) Karachi, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Karachi, organized the School of Missionary Animators (SOMA) program from July 22 to 25, 2024, at St. Pius X Minor Seminary, Karachi. The program was attended by young people from various parishes of the Karachi Diocese.
Welcome and Inauguration
On July 22, Fr. Afzal Gulfam, Director of PMS Karachi, welcomed the participants and inaugurated the program. The first session on July 23 featured Fr. Yasir Talib, Director of PMS Hyderabad Diocese, who spoke on the historical background of PMS.
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Sessions and Discussions
The subsequent sessions included talks by Fr. Shehzad Arshad, Rector of St. Pius X Minor Seminary Karachi, on “PMS and Synodality,” and Fr. Anthony Ibraz on “The Church’s Mission through Communication.” Fr. Afzal Gulfam also led a session on “The Mission of the Church.”
Mass and Certificate Distribution
On July 25, the program concluded with a Mass celebrated by Fr. Edward Joseph, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Karachi, who also spoke on “PMS and Chrism & Mission in the Local Church.” Certificates were distributed to the participants by Fr. Edward Joseph.
Appreciation and Gratitude
Fr. Afzal Gulfam expressed his gratitude to Archbishop Benny Mario Travas for allowing the PMS team to conduct the program. He also thanked Fr. Edward Joseph, all participating priests, young people, and the PMS team for their support.
Group Sharing and Missionary Rosary
Throughout the program, participants were given opportunities for group sharing, and the Missionary Rosary was recited every evening to promote the mission of Jesus worldwide.
The successful organization of SOMA after 12 years in the Archdiocese of Karachi is a testament to the dedication and hard work of Fr. Afzal Gulfam and his team.
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