Patrick Mendy the electrician who did a wonderful job in the studio. I would also like to say a very bi thank you to Mr. May their souls, and the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. These men until their deaths were instrumental to the growth and development of GPI and Radio Veritas. He was the Vice-Chairman of the Diocesan Communications Commission until his demise. I would also like to remember the soul of Uncle George Gomez who was very instrumental in making sure that we have our own radio station and took on several occasions to see the Minister for Communications. I would also like to remember John Paul Nenu Gomez the carpenter, builder, welder and painter who refurbished the beautiful studio that you will see very soon but unfortunately he did not live to see today. Edward Grimes who started the GPI as the first Director who even after his departure from The Gambia remained supportive to the institute. Therefore, as we celebrate and continue to thank God, I want to remember the souls of Fr. As we continue to thank God, I also want to thank those who have remained instrumental to the achievement of the grand ambition of GPI and the ultimate establishment of Radio Veritas. Radio Veritas, which we are formally launching today, is thus founded as a means to further this noble mission and mandate of GPI.Īs we celebrate this milestone, I want to thank God for the strength, courage and guidance throughout my leadership of GPI thus far, as it has not been an easy one. The Gambia Pastoral Institute is a non-profit institute which facilitates growth in awareness of our calling as a Church, as well as a means to move beyond our immediate catholic community to the mission of an ecumenism aimed at a universal Christian unity and inter-faith relationship-building, while always remaining open to where the Holy Spirit is leading us. It is also significant landmark in the history of the Diocese of Banjul in general and the GPI in particular, as it is exactly 45 years since this great institution was founded and launched in support of the human, pastoral and spiritual growth of the local church. Indeed and in truth, today, 20th January, 2021, marks a milestone in the Catholic Diocese of Banjul as well as the Gambian Christian community as a whole, as we mark the official opening of our first electronic media channel, Radio Veritas, to boost our evangelization efforts. My speech here today is about our epoch-making journey so far at GPI, as this occasion provides us a time for reflection and celebration. Gomez, Distinguished guests, Staff of The Gambia Pastoral Institute, my brothers and sisters-in-Christ, Ladies and gentlemen you are all welcome to this very significant event. Anthony Sonko, My brother-Priests, the Religious, Honourable minister James F. Gabriel Mendy, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Banjul, The Vicar-General of the Catholic Diocese of Banjul, Very Revered Fr. PETER LOPEZ, DIECTOR OF GAMBIA PASTORAL INSTITUE (GPI) AT THE FORMAL OPENING CEREMONY OF RADIO VERITAS, ON THE 20TH OF JANUARY, 2021, AT THE GPI PREMISES
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