Indian Catholic communicator Dr. Magimai Pragasam has been elected Vice President of SIGNIS World, the World Catholic Association for Communication. The election took place during the SIGNIS World Congress held in Kigali, Rwanda, bringing international recognition to India’s growing contribution to Catholic media and communication.
Dr. Pragasam is a media professional, academic, and filmmaker who has dedicated many years to promoting ethical communication and media education. He has worked closely with the Catholic Church in India, helping media professionals use modern communication tools to spread the values of the Gospel and serve society.
SIGNIS is an international Catholic organisation that brings together communication professionals from around the world. It promotes responsible journalism, digital media, filmmaking, and communication that supports peace, justice, human dignity, and the common good. As Vice President, Dr. Pragasam will help guide the organisation’s global mission and encourage collaboration among Catholic communicators across different countries.
Church leaders in India welcomed the election with great joy, describing it as a proud moment for the Indian Church. They said the appointment reflects the talent, experience, and commitment of Indian Catholic media professionals in serving both the Church and society. They also expressed hope that his leadership will inspire young communicators to use media responsibly and creatively.
Dr. Pragasam thanked the members of SIGNIS for their trust and assured them of his commitment to strengthening Catholic communication around the world. He emphasized the importance of promoting truth, dialogue, and hope through modern media. His election is seen as an opportunity for India to make an even greater contribution to global Catholic communications while encouraging ethical journalism and meaningful digital engagement.
