Being good stewards of the environment
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI Tomorrow, Monday, November 6, the world will observe the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict. In Genesis 2:15, we read: “God took the man and settled him in the garden of Eden to cultivate and take care of it.” […]
True shepherd – Archbishop-elect fits the bill
Leela Ramdeen (left) greets Archbishop-elect Jason Gordon after the October 19 press conference to announce his appointment. Looking on is Catholic News journalist Lara Pickford-Gordon. Photo: Raymond Syms On behalf of members of CCSJ, I extend sincere congratulations to Archbishop-elect Jason Gordon. Since my return to T&T from London, I have been blessed to have […]
Children learn what they live
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI “It is time for fathers and mothers to return from their exile, because they have self-exiled from the education of their children, and to fully reassume their educational role…this can only be done with love, tenderness and patience.” – Pope Francis We must consider also the importance […]
JPCW 2017 focusses on the development of peoples
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI CCSJ urges all parishes and Catholic institutions in the archdiocese to plan/attend some of the events for Justice, Peace and Community Week (JPCW) which will run from Saturday, October 21to 28. The theme for the week is A Catholic perspective on the development of peoples. The theme […]
Poverty & Justice: a deadly mix
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI For the rule of law, the death penalty represents a failure, as it obliges the state to kill in the name of justice. (Pope Francis) On Tuesday, October 10, the World will observe the 15th World Day Against the Death Penalty. The theme this year is: Poverty […]
Tapping the talents, wisdom of the elderly
Pope Francis greets an elderly nun during his general audience in Paul VI hall in February at the Vatican. (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano, handout). Today, Sunday, is the International Day of Older Persons. The theme this year is: Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society. It is about […]
Republic Day wake-up call
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI Today Trinidad and Tobago celebrates our 41st anniversary as a Republic. My father was an MP in the first Parliament of Independent Trinidad and Tobago. After we gained independence in 1962, we gained republican status on August 1, 1976. Pa died in December 2016 and, in assisting […]
Together for Peace
Exhausted Rohingya refugees rest on the shore in Shah Porir Dwip, Bangladesh, after crossing by boat through the Bay of Bengal September 10. (CNS photo/Danish Siddiqui, Reuters) By Leela Ramdeen, Chair CCSJ, and Director, CREDI On Thursday, September 21, the world will observe the International Day of Peace. The theme for 2017, “Together for Peace: […]
A Catholic perspective on Democracy
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI On Friday, September 15, the world will observe the International Day of Democracy. This year’s theme, Democracy and conflict prevention “focuses on the critical need to strengthen democratic institutions to promote peace and stability. A more integrated approach to foster resilient societies calls for effective and inclusive […]
Being charitable
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI “Unless those who call themselves Christians live to serve, their lives serve no good purpose” (Pope Francis). On September 5, the world will observe the International Day of Charity. The day was chosen to coincide with the anniversary of the death of St Teresa of Kolkata. The […]
