PR Gathering 2025:

On October 18 and 25, 2025, the Communication Office of the Indonesian Province of the Society of Jesus held a Public Relations Gathering in Yogyakarta and Semarang for communicators from various ministries. This was the first in-person gathering for communicators from the service ministries group, the parish churches group, and the education ministries group. The goal of the gathering was to build networks, increase communication capacity, and foster a spirit of collaboration.

The Yogyakarta event took place at Kampoeng Media, with Father Antonius Septian Marhenanto, S.J., presenting the history of the communication team. He also introduced the team and its future agenda. Elizabeth Florence Warikar from Soegijapranata Catholic University explained how to deliver messages effectively. Participants demonstrated enthusiasm by actively asking questions, discussing, and sharing their experiences as communicators

In Semarang, a Public Relations Gathering was held at Loyola College High School, with participants from Ambarawa, Semarang, Ungaran, Salatiga, and Sukorejo. Father Septian delivered another keynote address, followed by a presentation by Mr. Andreas Pandiangan, M.Sc., a lecturer in communication at Soegijapranata Catholic University, Semarang, on digital communication strategies. This material helped communicators understand digital challenges and the obstacles they face. Group discussions provided opportunities to share and build confidence among the communicators.

Activities in both regions indicate a desire to get to know one another and collaborate, not only within a single project but also across projects. Participants hoped that similar activities could be held again in workshop formats to improve communication skills. The spirit of collaboration among communicators was further strengthened through this Public Relations Gathering.

Contributor: Bonifasia Amanda – Indonesian Jesuit Communicator Team