Freetown, 23 July, 2025 / 10:20 pm (ACI Africa).
Newly professed Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny from Ghana, Sierra Leone and The Gambia who are gathering in Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown for their six weeks of retreat have been urged to engage social media responsibly.
Delivering a presentation on the topic, “Advantages and Disadvantages of Social Media in Our Age” to the junior Professed Sisters who have been gathering in Freetown since July 12 for their retreat expected to end on August 20, Fr. Peter Konteh, the Communication Director of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown, underlined the “unparalleled” opportunity that social media platforms present in the work of evangelization.
“Social media presents an unparalleled opportunity for fostering connections, sharing the Gospel, and building vibrant faith communities,” Fr. Konteh told the Sisters who are gathering at Javouhey House, a retreat centre run by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny.
He added, in his Monday, July 21 presentation, “Through platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, we can reach individuals far beyond our physical boundaries, inspiring and engaging them in our mission.”
The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown, who was invited by the Cluny Sisters to facilitate the training session, also discussed the disadvantages of social media, highlighting the tendency of social media to hinder social interactions.
