Fr. Anthony Charanghat's distinguished 30-year tenure as the editor of The Examiner, the Catholic weekly of the Archdiocese of Bombay, was celebrated with great appreciation on July 12.
The celebration also coincided with 'Examiner Day,' marking a special occasion for the publication and its community.
Cardinal Oswald Gracias, Archbishop of Bombay, along with numerous priests, dignitaries, and staff, gathered to honor Charanghat's contributions and many achievements during his editorial journey.
The speakers at the event highlighted his dedication, impact, and the milestones reached under his leadership.
As Charanghat passes the editorial baton to Fr. Joshan Rodrigues, Archbishop Gracias extended his best wishes for the continued success of The Examiner in its new phase.
In addition to his role as editor of The Examiner, Charanghat also served as the head of an organization representing the Catholic Church in Mumbai across electronic and print media.
He was the director of the Catholic Communications Office and spokesperson for the Archdiocese of Bombay. He assumed the editor position at The Examiner in June 1994 and held it until recently.
The Examiner, India's 162-year-old official Catholic news weekly, was founded in 1850 and is published in Bombay. With over 25,000 subscribers worldwide, the paper aims to examine issues, events, friends, and the Christian faith.
It is regarded as a reliable source for assessing the Christian perspective on various issues prevalent on the Indian subcontinent. The publication is popular among Christians seeking to understand their faith and the Church's stance on worldly matters.
Government officials and political parties also consult it to understand the Church's position on issues that impact them.
Charanghat holds a diploma in journalism, print, and electronic media from the Xavier Institute of Communications in Mumbai, as well as MA and LLB degrees in Literature, Sociology, Civil Law, and Media from the University of Mumbai.
He also organized training in personality development, management courses, and counseling.
Throughout his career, Charanghat provided creative writing, editorial skills, and media relations activities for youth and social work groups, leaving a lasting impact on the community he served.
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