‘International norms’ and Gospel values
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI On Friday, Sept 21, CCSJ’s Parish Link Coordinator, Christine Walcott, and I attended a seminar entitled: “Strengthening the Inter-American Human Rights System” (IAHRS). It was held at the Institute of International Relations, UWI. In addressing the relevance and challenges of the IAHRS for the Caribbean, one of […]
Who is the greatest?
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI Tomorrow, September 24,Trinidad and Tobagowill mark the day when we became a Republic (August 1, 1976). We gained our Independence in 1962 and our Republican status in 1976. We are supposed to be paddling our own canoe, as the saying goes, heading in a direction that will […]
Igniting our faith
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI In CCSJ’s Newsletter which will be distributed in time for Respect For Life Week ( October 6 – 13), we share with the faithful extracts from the Note with pastoral recommendations for the Year of Faith, issued by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. This […]
Literacy and integral human development
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI “Lack of education is as serious as lack of food; the illiterate person is a starved spirit” (Pope Paul VI, Populorum Progressio, n.35, 1967). On Saturday, September 8, the world observed International Literacy Day. It is estimated that there are more than 800 million illiterate persons in […]
The Church’s contribution to building a just society
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Trinidad and Tobago’s Independence, let us acknowledge the many ways in which the Catholic Church has contributed to building a just, fraternal society in T&T, the region, and internationally. The Catholic community remains the largest faith community in T&T/the world. […]
Preparing for the Year of Faith
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI Pope Benedict XVI will open the Year of Faith on October 11. October 11 is the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council – a universal meeting of Bishops (October 11, 1962 – December 8, 1965); and the 20th anniversary of the publication of […]
100 days of peace
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God (Beatitudes) Sr Monica Tywang, shared with me recently the hope that filled her heart as she participated in the Vigil of Prayer for Peace at St Martin in the Fields,Londonto proclaim the first day […]
Partnering with youth
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI The 30th Olympiad ends today (August 12). I am looking forward to attending the closing ceremony. Around 10,500 athletes will have competed from 204 countries. About 4,700 medals would have been won by those competing in the Olympics. The Olympic flag will be handed over byLondon’s Mayor, […]
Building peace through the Olympics
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI I am in London at the moment and was fortunate to experience the opening ceremony of the Olympics, which reminded me of one of London’s great musicals. Britain really showcased itself. I watched as a “replica” of the ship, the Windrush, passed by, followed by a group […]
Catholic schools and quality assurance
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI “The Catholic school has a single Christian vision, an integrated concept of what makes a fully authentic and mature human being. The educational process is not confined to the curriculum, nor to the academic, technical, artistic and sporting achievements of the school. The Catholic school should be […]