Human life is sacred
The social doctrine of the Catholic Church has been described as one of the best kept secrets of our modern times. It is believed that the foundations of Catholic social teaching were first written and presented by Pope Leo XIII’s 1891 encyclical letter Rerum Novarum. The website ccfsn.org states: “The Catholic Church proclaims that human […]
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR LENT 2022
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An issue of justice
SOCIAL JUSTICEv– rcsocialjustice.org By Fr Stephan Alexander General Manager, CCSJ and AMMR In early 2012, during my first year of Seminary formation in the Dominican Republic, I encountered the wonderful music of a Mexican worship group called Jesed. I was captivated by the name of this group though I wasn’t sure why at that time. […]
All About the AMMR
We Welcome Protect Promote Integrate Migrants & Refugees In 2018 the Catholic Commission for Social Justice was asked by His Grace, Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon, to lead the Archdiocese’s Ministry for Migrants and Refugees (AMMR) and to assist parishes and religious communities in establishing and operationalising this important ministry. This is the story of the […]
Issues to ponder as Pope prepares for Africa visit
SOCIAL JUSTICE – rcsocialjustice.org By Amílcar Sanatan CCSJ Board member Pope Francis has a planned visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan (January 31–February 5). During this trip, he will be in direct contact with one of the fast-growing regions of believers for the Church. There are 236 million Africans in the […]
The Advocate Issue 2 – St. Francis de Sales
Our latest issue of the Advocate magazine is out now! Make sure to download your copy today! In this 75 page publication, we’re featuring the CCSJ/AMMR’s outreach services within our national society, stories from migrants and refugees within Trinidad and Tobago and the role of the Archdiocese’s commissions! Let Us: Welcome Protect Promote Integrate DOWNLOAD […]
Lima, Peru and me – a reflection on St Martin de Porres
SOCIAL JUSTICE – rcsocialjustice.org By Amílcar Sanatan, CCSJ Board member In Lima, Peru, a woman, holding a plastic rosary, like the ones my aunts and grandmother held, stood before a statue of the dark-skinned Peruvian saint offering a petition. After hours of walking through the city, visiting art galleries, museums, and churches, I took the […]
Interfaith Conversations
Pope Francis reminds us that we are all “interconnected”. As such, the challenge of our neighbour requires collective solutions and interventions. In keeping with this spirit, the Catholic Commission for Social Justice (CCSJ) to commemorate World Day of the Poor, November 14th 2021, held, with His Grace, Archbishop Jason Gordon, a landmark conversation. Key members […]
Road safety, social justice, and national development
SOCIAL JUSTICE – rcsocialjustice.org By Amílcar Sanatan CCSJ Board member For 2022, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) noted an alarming increase in accident-related deaths on the nation’s roadways. A rise in the number of road fatalities, DUI (driving under the influence) arrests and the issue of over 23,000 tickets for drivers’ failure to […]
Desmond Tutu: A Social Justice Icon
The Catholic Commission for Social Justice, would like to extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to all who have lost loved ones in 2021. Our Catholic doctrine teaches us that we can honour and respect life by burying the dead and caring for those who are grieving. We would like to share the eulogy of […]
