Mangaluru: Marking a significant step towards digital transformation, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mangalore conducted a comprehensive training session on its newly introduced “My Diocese” ERP software at the Pastoral Centre, Bajjodi. The programme was held in the presence of the Bishop of Mangalore, underscoring the diocese’s commitment to modernising its administrative systems.

Comprehensive Technical Training

The session was spearheaded by Rev. Fr Evan J. Gomes, SVD, ERP Coordinator, along with his specialised technical team. The training provided an in-depth overview of the software’s core features, including system requirements, regular update mechanisms, and automated report generation.

Hands-on guidance was offered to parish priests, assistant parish priests, and parish office clerks to ensure smooth adaptation to the new digital framework. Participants were trained to manage digital records efficiently and integrate the system into everyday parish administration.

About “My Diocese” ERP

The “My Diocese” ERP is an IT initiative developed by members of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD), India, Mumbai Province. Designed as a comprehensive administrative solution, the platform supports dioceses, parishes, and ministries with streamlined management tools.

The software includes:

  • Complete family and member profiles with centralised records
  • Sacramental and contribution records for baptisms, marriages, burials, and donations
  • Integrated financial management with Tally support
  • Online Mass booking through a mobile application
  • Tools for inventory, council management, cemetery records, and automated reporting

Currently, the platform is trusted by more than five dioceses and over 300 active parishes.

Promoting Transparency and Efficiency

Rev. Walter D’Souza, Coordinator for My Diocese ERP, highlighted the long-term benefits of the initiative, stating that the training equips clergy and staff with practical insights tailored to the specific needs of their parishes.

The Bishop encouraged participants to embrace the IT initiative, noting that improved documentation and transparency would allow the Church to focus more effectively on its pastoral mission.

The workshop logistics were efficiently coordinated by Rev. Fr Santhosh Rodrigues, Director of the Pastoral Centre, ensuring smooth conduct of the large-scale training session.

The initiative marks a new chapter in the Diocese’s administrative evolution, fostering unified digital governance across parishes.