The Jubilee of Catechists welcomed more than 20,000 pilgrims from 115 countries. The three-day event gathered diocesan and national catechetical leaders to celebrate those who dedicate their lives to proclaiming the Gospel.
Catechists are charged with making the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ “resound in hearts and minds,” helping others encounter new life in Christ. Their mission involves inviting people to faith, accompanying them on their spiritual journey, teaching the truths of the Church, and witnessing what it means to live as disciples today.
At an EWTN Vatican conference for the Jubilee of Catechists, Monsignor Paolo Martinelli, Vicar Apostolic of Southern Arabia, underscored the essential role of catechists in regions where Catholics are a minority. With only 64 priests in his vicariate, 3,800 catechists sustain Christian formation across Oman and the United Arab Emirates.
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Bénédicte Cedergren is an Associate Producer for EWTN News Nightly. She is Swedish-French and grew up in Stockholm. After graduating from the University of Stockholm with a degree in Journalism, Bénédicte moved to Rome where she earned a degree in Philosophy at the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas. She also sings sacred music and works as a photographer. Passionate about spreading the truth and beauty of the Catholic faith, Bénédicte enjoys sharing the testimonies of others and writing stories that captivate and inspire.
