From Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network
Bengaluru, Mar 19: In a new initiative to take the church closer to people, the Archdiocese of Bangalore has launched an exclusive Mobile App, Archdiocese of Bangalore.
The Mobile App, launched in the presence of Archbishop of Bangalore Most Rev Dr Peter Machado at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre, Paalana Bhavana, has four sections: Home Page, News & Events, Notifications and Website.
Under each section users can access the information like Archbishop’s Engagements, The Archdiocesan Circular, Names and addresses of Parishes with the Mass Timings, Religious Houses, Educational Institutions, Paalanaa Bhavana, the Archdiocesan Commissions and all other related information.
The users also can view the photos of Churches along with GPS links to Google maps.
The App has an exclusive Advertisement space where Parishes, Religious Houses, Educational Institutions and Christian Businesses can advertise their events, feasts as well as admissions.
Daily Readings, Saint of the Day, YouTube video of Sunday Gospel reflections and Catholic Prayer sections are some of the salient features users can avail.
The App also contains shortcuts for the Official Archdiocesan social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Flickr (Where photos of the events are automatically stored) and Holy Redeemer Radio that airs Catholic spiritual content throughout the Day.
One can get real-time updates of the Archdiocese be it the news or the emergency alerts, advisories and be notified of the same.
The Archdiocesan Communication Center (ACC) has requested the faithful to download the Mobile App from the Google Play store and Apple Store.
Fr Cyril Victor, Director of the Archdiocesan Communications Center (ACC), briefed the Clergy on the uses and benefits of the App and also the real problems that the Mobile App platform would solve.
Those who wish to contribute towards the maintenance of the App can send donations/contributions/payments to: Archdiocese of Bangalore (ACC) or NEFT.
Account Name: Archdiocese of Bangalore
(ACC) Ac/no: 0429101038858.
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For queries regarding Advertisements and the App, please contact Rev. Fr. Cyril Victor, Director, Archdiocesan Communication Center (ACC).
Mobile: 9886424928, Email: frcyrilvictor@gmail.com.