Love is for the brave
Photo by Rémi Walle on Unsplash By Ambrosio A. Valerio Rojas, CCSJ/AMMR, Migrant Support Officer/Translator “The distinguishing mark of the Christian, today more than ever, must be love for the poor, the weak and the suffering. Living this demanding commitment requires a total reversal of the supposed values that make people seek only their good: […]
The Cross, the Holy Spirit, and Ecology
By Fr Curtis G Poyer, CCSJ/AMMR In August and September of 2020 at the height of the pandemic, we celebrated the Sacraments of First Communion, and Confirmation, four candidates each Sunday, for the five Sundays of August and then the four of September. At the end of each celebration, we gave each candidate a special […]
Strengthening marriage and family
Amoris Laetitia By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & AMMR “My hands used to be sweaty, but Grandma didn’t mind. She would hold on to my sweaty hand as we walked; chatting with me about what I had done at school that day. I always felt safe in her care.” As my niece spoke, I could […]
We are interconnected
We are all members of the wider “We”. As such, no one is left “untouched” by loss and grief in some form. By Dominique Heffes-Doon, Research and Social Media Officer “Grief is the acute pain that accompanies loss. Because it is a reflection of what we love, it can feel all-encompassing. Grief is not limited […]
The Advocacy Volunteer Program
Download Advocacy Programme The Social Justice Advocacy Programme is volunteer work, community building programme designed to support and sustain parish ministries for migrants and refugees within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Port of Spain. It provides Catholic young adults with the opportunity to gain experience in social justice ministry action, undergo essential humanitarian […]
Leela’s Top Picks: Forgiveness is Freedom
“Father forgive them for they know not what they do” were the last known recorded words of Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, and they’re still as relevant today as they were 2,000 years ago. Sunday 18th July is Nelson Mandela Day, who is famous for his unjust 27-year prison sentence, much of which was […]
Leela’s Top Picks: How to Keep Rising – Tips to Conquer Adversity!
Social inclusion takes many forms in the world of social justice. Occasionally, it’s the voice of an immigrant woman forging, not a path, but a highway, for others to follow. Leela Ramdeen, simply by her nature can be considered a pioneering and commanding figure. A woman of mixed-race descent, with a powerful voice and passion […]
Legal Aid Clinic: Register Now
Join us for the next Legal Aid Clinic, July 22nd 5 PM-6.30 PM. Do you live in Trinidad and Tobago and have legal issues that require the attention of a highly experienced lawyer? Spaces are limited so REGISTER NOW to book your spot in our next Private and Free legal aid clinic: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_SKTw1UQ-bUr6OzVyZmf-i0kmloRMDxMqW8_C1THe1U/edit?ts=60ec4c68
Leela’s Top Picks: End Racism!
“Racism is such a stain on humanity!” Yesterday’s Euro 2020 final once again showed the levels of racism that still exist in our world. Our Chair of the CCSJ, Leela Ramdeen, has been fighting racist attitudes and advocating for equality and peaceful societies for over 40 years! As a lawyer who advises on human rights […]
Children on remand
Photo by Obed john on Unsplash By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & Director, CREDI “Instances of racism continue to shame us, for they show that our supposed social progress is not as real or definitive as we think.” —Pope Francis. In T&T, our Church has been speaking out over the years about the number of […]
