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DIOCESE OF SIMLA-CHANDIGARH
PASTORAL PLAN 2026–2033
All Commissions
Media Apostolate
COMMISSION

Media Apostolate

To proclaim the Gospel through the languages and instruments of our time, and to form the faithful in critical, prayerful use of media.

MISSION TRAJECTORY

The media apostolate aims to proclaim the Gospel effectively through modern media by building a structured diocesan media system, forming trained media teams at all levels, and enabling real-time communication, evangelization, and collaboration across commissions.

THE 7-YEAR ROADMAP

Programmatic Strategies

Short Term

2026-2028Foundation
  • Establish Structure: Form diocesan and deanery media teams with clear roles.
  • Capacity Building: Train all members in media production, editing, and streaming.
  • Launch Digital Platform: Develop and roll out the St. Carlo Acutis Media App; onboard initial users.
  • Content Creation: Begin daily posts + weekly reflections; scale consistent digital content.
  • Basic Coverage: Start covering diocesan events and support commissions with media services.

Medium Term

2029-2031Consolidation
  • Expand Engagement: Increase app users and ensure majority parish participation.
  • Content Scaling: Produce high-quality, diverse content reaching wider audiences.
  • Professional Services: Strengthen event coverage (live/recorded) and expand paid media services.
  • System Integration: Ensure all parishes actively use digital platforms for communication.
  • Team Strengthening: Continuous up-skilling and leadership development in media teams.

Long Term

2032-2033Expansion
  • Full Ecosystem Maturity: Achieve a fully integrated diocesan media network across all parishes.
  • Sustainability: Establish a professional, revenue-generating diocesan media unit.
  • Innovation & Outreach: Use advanced digital tools (apps, streaming, AI, analytics) for evangelization.
  • Global Reach: Expand audience beyond the diocese through strong digital presence.
  • Institutional Excellence: Position the diocese as a model for media evangelization.

GOALS, OBJECTIVES & KPIs

Our Pastoral Priorities

A fully functional diocesan media ecosystem engaging all parishes and reaching the faithful through digital and media evangelization is established.

OBJECTIVE 01

Establishing Structured Media Teams Diocese and Deaneries.

KPIs

  • By Oct 2026, form the Diocesan Media Team (8–10 members).
  • By Dec 2026, establish Media Teams in all 5 deaneries (1 Priest + 1 Nun + 2 Youth each).
  • By Dec 2028, 100% of team members trained in production, editing, and streaming.

OBJECTIVE 02

Developing "St. Carlo Acutis Media App" and Digital Platform.

KPIs

  • By February 2027, App developed and launched.
  • By April 2027, 500 registered users (reaching 1,000 by 2028).
  • By Dec 2028, 50% of parishes actively use the app for content and communication.

OBJECTIVE 03

Promoting Media Evangelization and Content Creation.

KPIs

  • From Aug 2026, publish daily content and weekly reflections (52/year).
  • By Dec 2028, produce 300+ digital contents annually.
  • By Dec 2028, reach 5,000+ people digitally across platforms.

OBJECTIVE 04

Promoting Collaboration, Media Services and Professionalization.

KPIs

  • From Jan 2027, support 100% of diocesan commissions with media coverage.
  • By Dec 2028, generate at least 30 paid media services per year (schools, events).
  • By Dec 2028, build one professional diocesan media unit.

ACTIVITY PLAN MATRIX (2026-2028)

#1Diocese

Forming Diocesan Media Team (Priest, Nun, Youth, Professionals) with clear roles.

By When?By Oct 2026
FinanceDiocese
ResponsibleSecretary
MonitoringPastoral Coordinator
#2Deanery

Forming Deanery Media Teams (5 teams of 4 members each).

By When?July–Sept 2026
FinanceDeanery
ResponsibleSecretary
MonitoringPastoral Coordinator
#3Diocese

Annual 1-day training for media teams on production, editing, and streaming.

By When?From Jan 2027, Annually
FinanceDiocese
ResponsibleSecretary
MonitoringPastoral Coordinator
#4Diocese

Basic media training on photography, video, and social media evangelization.

By When?From Oct 2026
FinanceDiocese
ResponsibleSecretary
MonitoringPastoral Coordinator
#5Diocese

Developing and Launching St. Carlo Acutis Media App (Gospel, live mass, reflections).

By When?From Feb 2027
FinanceDiocese
ResponsibleCoordinator
MonitoringSecretary
#6Diocese

Creating digital content: 365 daily posts and 52 weekly reflections.

By When?From July 2026
FinanceDiocese
ResponsibleCoordinator
MonitoringSecretary
#7Mixed

Live stream and coverage of major diocesan events (minimum 20/year).

By When?From July 2026
FinanceDiocese
ResponsibleDean/Coordinator
MonitoringSecretary
#8Diocese

Advanced media training on branding, storytelling, and media ethics.

By When?From Aug 2027
FinanceDiocese
ResponsibleSecretary
MonitoringPastoral Coordinator
#9Mixed

Providing media support to other commissions (Youth, Proclamation, Family, etc.).

By When?From July 2026
FinanceDiocese/Deanery
ResponsibleDean/Coordinator
MonitoringSecretary
#10Mixed

Building professional media services team for schools and events (paid assignments).

By When?From Jan 2027
FinanceSelf-sustained
ResponsibleCoordinator
MonitoringPastoral Coordinator
#11Diocese

Annual media performance evaluation and recognition (Best Media Performer awards).

By When?From April 2027
FinanceDiocese
ResponsibleSecretary
MonitoringPastoral Coordinator
#12Mixed

Celebrating "World Communication Day" (Annually on May 17).

By When?From 2027, Annually
FinanceMixed
ResponsibleCoordinator
MonitoringPastoral Coordinator