Visit of the Social Welfare Secretariat to the Diocese of Abnub, Al-Fath and New Assiut
18 May 2026
Visit of the Secretary of Social Welfare of the Diocese of Ibnoub, Fath, and New Assiut
The secretariat of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II for social welfare, on the 19th of April, visited the diocese of Abnob, Fateh and New Assiot, in the Carous House of the Cathedral of St. Mark the Apostle in New Assiot, where a meeting was held with priest fathers, in the framework of the follow-up and development of social welfare services and development in the diocese, with the participation of 21 priest fathers And 41 of the servants.
The meeting began with a reception of priest fathers, followed by an introduction to the social care secretariat services, then Father Rev. Luke Maher spoke on “the importance of integrating the concept of care with development”, emphasizing the need to shift from aid provision to holistic human empowerment and development. Service updates and service logo were also shown, reflecting the direction of the Church toward serving people from all spiritual, social, and developmental aspects.
The events of the meeting included an open dialogue session conducted by Fr. Pishoy Charles, which saw the discussion of the most significant challenges faced by priest fathers in the field of social care services, where experiences were shared and a number of practical insights were offered for developing service and growth within the diocese, emphasizing the importance of integrating pastoral work and development for better achievement Results in the service of man.
As part of supporting digital transformation, Eng. Magdi Al-Sharqawi gave a detailed presentation on the Unified Database System, highlighting its importance in case confinement, service organization, and improving the efficiency of social care resource management, which contributes to more accurate and effective decision-making.
The meeting resulted in the introduction of a number of development initiatives and proposals, among which the formation of a specialized committee for the study and implementation of small projects in collaboration with the Archbishop’s Development Office, activating the marketing system inside and outside the diocese to support family products, as well as leveraging on the experiences of priest fathers with educational backgrounds in supporting the educational process within churches. The importance of transitioning from the concept of care to development, and achieving the principle of mutual benefit (Win-Win) was also emphasized. A number of challenges facing developmental work were also reviewed, among them the need to train and rehabilitate servers and servers, promoting awareness of growth thinking, as well as the importance of providing the necessary resources and opening effective marketing channels for projects.
At the conclusion of the meeting, a number of recommendations aimed at improving service efficiency were emphasized, among them activating the role of diocesan development offices, expanding small businesses, supporting the marketing system, spreading development thinking within churches, as well as circulating the use of the new database system and training of servants, contributing to the quality improvement Service provided, as agreed to hold a mini workshop with the servants of the Diocesan Care and Development Office following the meeting, to complement the training and practical activation of what was offered.
The visit also included the organization of a recreational day as part of the activities of the “Teach Your Son” program for the pupils of the sixth grade and the first grade of the diocese, with the participation of 100 pupils from several churches in the diocese, in an atmosphere that combines recreation and learning, in order to promote the spirit of participation and teamwork among the pupils, and the use of interactive activities as an effective learning tool, to The aspect of consolidating the slogan of the program “Teach Your Child” in the minds of students, which contributes to supporting the educational and educational aspect and the development of their positive values.
Today’s activities started with welcoming and welcoming the students, introducing them to the program slogan, then a variety of games and recreational activities were carried out by the Porphorious team, where the students were divided into groups of boys and girls to carry out the activities in a way that reinforces the spirit of cooperation and positive competition. The activities presented focused on developing teamwork skills, strengthening belonging to church and service, along with instilling positive values through practical interaction, which helped to achieve a balance between the recreational, educational and recreational aspects. Pupils also showed evident positive interaction during the activities, where play and interaction learning style contributed to attracting their attention and increasing their integration, which emphasizes the effectiveness of this type of activities in delivering educational and educational messages in a simple and impactful way.
The day was concluded with prayer, followed by the distribution of gifts to the pupils, in an atmosphere of joy and happiness, emphasizing the importance of continuing to organize such events that contribute to the character development of children and reinforce their positive values.
Another entertaining day was also organized within the program “Daughter of the King” with the participation of a group of girls in both preparatory and secondary stages accompanied by their mothers, in order to strengthen family bonding and build the girl’s character in the light of Christian values, where 29 girls and 29 mothers participated in the meeting, along with the working teams involved in organizing the day, who contributed Team ‘Borphorious in preparing and executing various activities, adding a spirit of vitality and interaction throughout the day’s events.
The events of the meeting began to receive the girls and their mothers in an atmosphere of welcoming, it includes the distribution of welcoming gifts and the introduction of the entries under the slogan of the “Daughter of the King” program, and what it means is centered on the fact that the girl is saturated with our Lord, honored with His love, and distinguished in her behavior towards the daughters of the world. Following this, a spiritual word delivered by Father Rev. Botros Nabil, during which he addressed the importance of the girl’s understanding of her Christian value and identity, and reflected this on her dealings within the society.
Today’s activities included dividing entries into groups, groups for girls and others for mothers, aimed at promoting interaction and building bridges of communication, where a range of entertaining and interactive activities were carried out that contributed to the conveying of Christian educational messages in a practical and simple way, focusing on combining the recreational and educational dimension simultaneously. The activities also focused on strengthening the relationship between girls and their mothers, highlighting the role of the family in supporting positive values, as well as emphasizing the role of an active Christian girl in society, and her ability to influence positively in her surroundings.
The day concluded with the distribution of gifts on the posts, in an atmosphere of joy and joy, emphasizing the importance of continuing to organize such meetings that contribute to building the girl’s character and developing her spiritual and social awareness.