Meghalaya, Arunachal Priests Join First Asian Catholic Digital Mission Assembly in Manila

Two Catholic priests hailing from the northeastern Indian states of Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh have joined the inaugural Asian Catholic digital missionary assembly, which convened in Manila, Philippines. The assembly marks the first continent‑wide effort to coordinate digital evangelisation initiatives among Asian Catholic communities.

Organisers described the gathering as a platform for sharing best practices, developing online catechetical resources, and fostering collaboration across dioceses that are increasingly turning to digital media to reach younger faithful. Participants include clergy and lay experts from several Asian countries, aiming to strengthen the Church’s presence in the digital sphere.

The Indian delegates are representatives of their respective dioceses, though their names were not disclosed in the source. Their involvement underscores the growing role of Indian Catholic clergy in regional missionary projects and reflects the broader trend of Indian churches engaging with trans‑national digital evangelisation networks.

The assembly, hosted by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, is expected to produce joint guidelines and training modules that will be disseminated across participating nations, including India, to enhance online outreach efforts.