The Digital Evangelist Presented to India’s Church Leadership at CBCI General Body Meeting
On the sidelines of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) 37th General Body Meeting, noted journalist and author Varghese V. Joseph Vadakkethala presented copies of his latest book, The Digital Evangelist, to the leadership of the Catholic Church in India. The occasion followed a meaningful media interaction and marked a significant moment for the book, which chronicles the life and mission of Jerin and his transformative contribution to the Church in the digital age.
More than 140 prelates, including the Apostolic Nuncio, Cardinals, Archbishops, and Bishops from across India, are participating in the seven-day CBCI General Body Meeting to deliberate on critical issues facing the Church today. Against this backdrop, the presentation of The Digital Evangelist emerged as a symbol of hope, renewal, and forward-looking evangelization.
The book was warmly received by the CBCI leadership. Archbishop Anil Joseph Couto of New Delhi, Secretary General of the CBCI, shared that he had already heard about Jerin’s immense and inspiring contributions to the Church. Mar Andrews Thazhath, President of the CBCI and Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, expressed his appreciation and satisfaction with the impact and outcome of the book.
Mar Joseph Thomas, Vice President of the CBCI and Bishop of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, showed keen interest in the narrative, while His Beatitude Baselios Cardinal Cleemis, Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, conveyed his happiness and encouragement upon receiving the book.
Copies were also presented to Fr. Mathew Koyickal, Deputy Secretary General of the CBCI and priest of the Delhi Archdiocese, as well as Fr. Robinson Rodrigues, long associated with the CBCI and its Public Relations Office.
In a moment of fraternity and shared vocation, the author also handed over a copy to his dear friend, senior journalist, and acclaimed author Anto Akkara, whose courageous and decisive writings on the Kandhamal incidents in Odisha have been widely recognized as eye-opening and impactful.
The Digital Evangelist stands as a compelling testimony to faith lived boldly in the modern world, affirming that authentic evangelization can flourish even in the fast-changing digital landscape. The book’s warm reception by India’s Church leadership underscores its relevance and its potential to inspire clergy and laity alike to embrace new pathways of mission with courage, creativity, and conviction.
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Press Conference
Interesting to share that CBCI Secretary General and New Delhi Archbishop Anil Joseph Couto had already heard about Jerin’s immense contribution to the church.
CBCI President and Syro-Malabar Catholic Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath was pleased with the outcome of the book.
CBCI Vice President and Syro-Malankara Bishop Mar Joseph Thomas too showed keen interest in the book.
His Beatitude Baelios Cardinal Cleemis expressed happiness about Jerin’s book. Baselios Cleemis is the current Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church.
Handed over a copy to Fr. Mathew Koyickal of the Delhi Archdiocese and the Deputy Secretary General of the CBCI as well.
Met and handed over a copy to my dear friend and fellow journalist and well-know author Anto Akkara. His decisive books on the Odisha’s Kandhamal incidents are an eyeopener.
Also gave a copy to the man for also season at CBCI and PRO Fr. Robinson Rodrigues.
His Beatitude Mar Raphael Thattil,Major Archbishop of Syro Malabar Church and Mar Tony Neelankavil, Auxilary Bishop, Thrissur ArchDiocese
Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão and Archbishop of Goa, Daman and Diu and President of Catholic Conference of India (CCBI)
Cardinal Anthony Poola and Archbishop of Hyderabad and also the new President of Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI)
Port Blair (Adamans)
Bishop Visuvasam Selvaraj
It was such a joy to meet Mandya Bishop Mar Sebastian Adayanthrath during CBCI deliberations. He expressed happiness over Jerin’s book.
Daltonganj (Jharkhand) Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas, SFX was glad to see a book on young Jerin. He said he would read and revert. He’s a voracious reader.
Chennai Archbishop George Antonysamy liked the design of the book. I told him Jerin spent his early childhood at Chennai’s Chinnamalai and Parangimalai parishes. He was very happy to hear about that.
