By Mathias Hariyadi
INDONESIA – The Archdiocese of Semarang marked the lead-up to its 85th anniversary with a commemorative forum at the Sanjaya Pastoral Centre (PPSM) in Muntilan on Jun 7.
The forum centered on the theme “Journeying Together, Sharing Blessings,” which aligned with the Universal Church’s Jubilee Year, “Peregrinantes in Spem (Pilgrims in Hope).”
Dozens of clergy, religious, catechists, and lay leaders gathered for a forum titled The Dynamics of Church Life in KAS, reflecting on the historical journey and missionary identity of the archdiocese.
“We aim to renew the pioneering spirit of missionaries and catechists who built the Church in Central Java,” said Fr Yohanes Gunawan, chairperson of the event and current dean of the Spiritual Preparatory Seminary for diocesan major seminarians in Semarang.
Fr Hasto Rosariyanto SJ, a Jesuit expert in church history, emphasized the collaborative foundation between missionaries and catechists, describing them as “two wings that enable the Church to soar.”
He outlined six types of parishes that shaped the pastoral landscape of the archdiocese—from traditional village churches to urban centers.
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