Nairobi, 24 January 2026
The Communications Network for Catholic Sisters (CNCS) successfully concluded its two-day meeting today, bringing together Sisters communicators, CNCS board members, and beneficiaries for formation, reflection, and shared learning at the intersection of faith, technology, and mission.
The gathering created a rich space for dialogue and mutual learning, strengthening participation, accountability, and shared ownership of the CNCS vision.
The meeting featured a capacity-building training on Artificial Intelligence (AI) facilitated by Dr. Ojino, who guided participants through practical applications and ethical considerations of AI in Church and mission communication. The sessions emphasized responsible storytelling, digital discernment, and ensuring that technology remains at the service of human dignity and Gospel values.
The training was further enriched by inputs from donor representation and the AOSK Executive Secretary, who both affirmed CNCS as a strategic platform for amplifying the voice and mission of Catholic Sisters.
Shared Reflection and Plenary Engagement
Through group discussions and plenary sessions, participants reviewed reports from the last CNCS cycle, reflecting on achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. The discussions highlighted growth in collaboration, increased visibility of Sisters’ ministries, and the need for ongoing formation in emerging communication trends.
Eucharistic Celebration and Feast of Communicators
The meeting concluded on the morning of Saturday, 24 January 2026, with a Holy Mass celebrated by Fr. Imo, marking the Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, Patron Saint of writers, editors, and journalists.
In his homily, Fr. Imo reflected on the Gospel passage (Mk 3:20–21), noting that even Jesus was misunderstood and judged by appearances. He reminded participants that misunderstanding has always been part of the history of communication and urged Sisters to respond not with defensiveness, but with charity and wisdom.
Quoting St. Francis de Sales, he emphasized:
“Nothing is so strong as gentleness; nothing so gentle as real strength.”
Fr. Imo further reminded Sisters that communication is not merely a technical task but a vocation flowing from consecrated life,a ministry called to be a voice of truth, hope, listening, and communion in today’s fast-paced digital world. Echoing the saint’s counsel, “Be who you are and be that well,” he encouraged communicators to remain authentic, prayerful, and rooted in mission.As participants departed later this morning, they carried with them a renewed commitment to communicate with charity before clarity, patience over polemics, and integrity of life and message, trusting that every story shared may lead others closer to Christ