By Matters India Reporter
VELLORE, November 10, 2026: The Conference of Religious India (CRI), Vellore Diocese, concluded a two-week series of educational sessions Saturday examining Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, across three vicariates.
Held from Oct. 24 through Nov. 7 under the guidance of Bishop of Vellore Most Rev. Dr. Ambrose and Vicar General Msgr. John Nicholas, the initiative brought together approximately 200 religious leaders and members from across the diocese.
The sessions, led by CRI Vellore Diocese President Father Deva Joe, and Treasurer Father Sathinathan, were hosted at Sacred Heart College in Tiruppattur, Don Bosco Orphanage in Vellore, and Sacred Heart Church in Polur. Vice-President Sister Arul Arockia and Secretary Sister Revathi, also served on the organizing leadership team.
Magimai Pragasam, vice-president of SIGNIS World, served as the primary resource person for the program. Father Henry Daniel Ambrose, vice-principal of Sacred Heart College, joined the resource team for the opening presentation.
Despite heavy rainfall throughout the region, participants traveled significant distances to attend the gatherings. Each session opened with the recitation of the Rosary, followed by a two-hour presentation, interactive discussion, and a fellowship dinner.
Presentations focused on the implications of Artificial Intelligence for human dignity, biblical imagery utilized by the pope, the five principles of Catholic Social Teaching, and practical strategies for addressing the digital age within educational and community apostolates.
“We are experiencing the impact of Artificial Intelligence and social media on our children today,” said a local educational institution superior following the presentation. “This session brought much clarity to these issues. We will certainly put into practice the suggestions offered by our Holy Father.”
At the close of the series, Father Deva Joe expressed gratitude to institutional superiors and CRI members, emphasizing that the program’s ultimate success rests on translating the encyclical’s insights into concrete action within local ministries.