The "joy of the Gospel" corresponds to the "joy of service": with this spirit and
with this slogan the National Assembly of Caritas India was held in Bangalore last
week, which saw the participation of 156 diocesan organizations of Caritas. The event
was an important test and programming for the organization, which deals with humanitarian
aid but also of cooperation projects and development. In particular, the more than
200 delegates listened to the stories of 16 speeches on behalf of Caritas that in
past years gave valuable results. These cases relate to health, natural resource management,
respect for human rights, mitigation of natural disasters.
Fr. Paul Moonjely, deputy director of Caritas India highlights that "the joy of
service, means "putting the person at the center of attention as the very definition
of human development which implies fairness and justice".
In the assembly the Executive Director, Fr. Frederick D'Souza, urged those present
not to be "administrators", but "animators", on the model of Pope Francis, who is
"one of the greatest animators of our time". "To animate", he said, means "to awaken,
guide a process of social transformation that starts with the people and communities
in order to bring about a change".
Caritas India’s National Assembly Statement resolves to bring about an attitudinal change at the organization as well as at community levels for entrusting ownership of development action to the community. By declaring to adhere to the principle of subsidiarity, the diocesan directors of social apostolate also resolved to accompany and support the development process of people by playing a facilitating role.
Caritas India is the official agency of the Bishops' Conference of India for works of charity and social development. It was founded in 1962 to help the Church in India in the fight against poverty and marginalization. It is committed to serving people without any distinction of caste, creed or ethnic group. (Agenzia Fides)
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