Diocese of Nardò–Gallipoli to launch formation program

The Diocese of Nardò–Gallipoli's Ufficio catechistico has proposed a training program for the 2026–2027 pastoral year titled Return to Jerusalem. The program aims to help priests, catechists, educators, and pastoral workers move from organizational tasks toward a missionary style of ministry based on listening, proximity, and welcome.

The training seeks to support those working with families of children in Christian initiation. Rather than treating these families as recipients of organizational requests, the program encourages pastoral workers to offer them authentic relationships and new encounters with Christ. Participants can register and book sessions directly through the members of the UCD team.