Bishop Celso Ba Shwe, Chair Bishop of the Office for Social Communications (OSC) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Myanmar (CBCM), met with producers from Myanmar Radio Veritas Asia (RVA) language services on September 27, 2026, encouraging them in their media ministry and reminding them that evangelization—not fame or financial success—must remain at the heart of their work.

The training was organized by the National Coordinating Office for Myanmar RVA Language Services and held from September 23 to October 2, 2026, at the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Myanmar (CBCM).

The Myanmar RVA language services staff are participating in a training program aimed at improving their media skills and helping them become more effective in communicating the Gospel and the teachings of the Catholic Church through various forms of media.

‘Our Goals and Targets Are the Same’

During the meeting, Bishop Celso highlighted the important role of Catholic media in the mission of evangelization.

“Myanmar Catholics have their own media channels. This is something very interesting,” the bishop said. He noted that the Catholic Church in Myanmar has different forms of media, including social communications services, publishing houses, and music studios.

Although Catholic media organizations may work in different ways, Bishop Celso said that they share the same purpose. “Nowadays, we all work differently in the media, but our goals and targets are the same,” he said.

He emphasized that the main goal of Catholic media is evangelization. “The goal of Myanmar Catholic media is evangelization,” Bishop Celso said, explaining that Catholic media workers are called to work together to share God’s love with people.

He also encouraged the development of more Catholic media platforms so that the faithful can have greater opportunities to learn about the Catholic faith and the teachings of the Church according to their own time and convenience.

‘The Important Thing Is to Preach the Good News’

The bishop reminded the participants that competition is common in the media world. However, he stressed that Catholic media workers should not lose sight of their primary mission.

“The important thing is to preach the Good News of the Gospel and the love of God,” he said. He added that financial success should not be the main purpose of Catholic media work. Instead, evangelization and sharing God’s love with people should remain at the center of their mission.

Bishop Celso also emphasized the importance of accuracy and responsibility when producing and publishing Catholic media content.

“When you write and post the Gospel of truth and the teachings of the Catholic Church, it is very important that you do not make mistakes,” he said. He particularly highlighted the responsibility of Myanmar RVA Language Services.

‘A Media That Can Give Comfort and Hope’

Bishop Celso noted that many people are looking for news and teachings that can give them comfort and hope, especially at difficult times. He encouraged Myanmar RVA producers to create content that strengthens the faith of the people and offers hope.

“It is important to be a media that can give comfort and hope,” he said. He also warned about the spread of fake news and encouraged Catholic media workers to remain committed to truth and responsible communication.

Fulton J. Sheen as an Example

Bishop Celso gave the example of the late Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, who used radio and television to teach the Catholic faith to millions of people. He explained that Sheen did not depend only on his communication and media skills. Before giving his programs and sermons, he spent time in prayer and before the Blessed Sacrament.

According to Bishop Celso, Sheen first listened to God and spent time with Him before going into the studio to speak to others about God’s Word. “He always drew strength from God’s Word before he taught others,” the bishop said.

Bishop Celso encouraged Catholic media workers to follow this example by beginning their work with prayer.

“No matter how much of an expert you may be in media, if it is not with God’s grace, your work and posts will be in vain,” he said. “What kind of person am I before God is more important than fame and popularity. Always remember: What does Jesus want me to do?”

Bishop Celso concluded by encouraging the Myanmar RVA Language Services producers to begin their work with prayer, listen to God, and then communicate what God wants them to share with others—remaining faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church, the Gospel of truth, and the message of God’s love.

By RVA Hakha Chin Service