Ongoing Formation for Priests Begins with Seminar on Liturgical Singing and Sacred Music

The Diocese of Karwar began a three-day ongoing formation program for its priests with a seminar on liturgical singing and sacred music on October 20, 2026. Held at the Diocesan Pastoral Centre in Karwar, the seminar was organized by the diocesan Commission for Liturgy to help priests improve their liturgical understanding and pastoral ministry.

Father Rudolph Pinto, OCD, the executive secretary of the CCBI Commission for Liturgy, led the seminar. He discussed the history and development of liturgical singing, explained the principles of composing sacred music, and addressed common errors in current musical practices.

During the event, the bishop emphasized that priests must celebrate the liturgy with reverence and according to Church norms. He encouraged the clergy to update their knowledge and move away from outdated or inappropriate liturgical practices. The program opened with a prayer led by Father Cyprian Silva, the director of the diocesan Commission for Liturgy, and an introduction by Father Francis Fernandes.