World Communications Day 2014 on authentic culture of encounter
September 30, 2013 - “Communication at the service of an authentic culture of encounter,”
is the theme of the Catholic Church’s World Communications Day 2014, the Vatican’
Pontifical Council for Social Communications announced on Monday. World Communications
Day is observed in most countries, on the recommendation of the bishops of the world,
on the Sunday before Pentecost, and next year’s observance will occur on June 1.
The announcement of the theme is traditionally made on Sept. 29, the feast of the
Archangels Michael, Raphael and Gabriel, the latter having been designated patron
of those who work in radio. The Holy Father's message for World Communications Day
is traditionally published in conjunction with January 24th feast of St.
Francis de Sales, patron of writers to allow bishops' conferences, diocesan offices
and communications organizations sufficient time to prepare audiovisual and other
materials for national and local celebrations. (Source: Vatican)