Always remember, T&T is a real place
Trinidad and Tobago is rich in diversity and culture and there are many things in our history that creates a sense of national pride inclusive of the steel pan, music, sports, literature, and academia. However, as we prepare to celebrate 61 years of independence, I am worried about what the future holds. Our country has […]
Catholic Social Justice and Local Government Reform
By Darrion Narine Programme Manager, AMMR Local government elections has been dominating the news for the last few months with massive campaigns around the country and many candidates making promises that they won’t be able to keep. But why? The simple answer is that the approvals for any form of works at community lies […]
The gift of friendship
By Darrion Narine Programme Manager, AMMR Friendship is a fundamental aspect of the human experience and aids our emotional well-being. Friendship holds a vital role in shaping our lives and enhancing happiness. In a world where loneliness is on the rise, friendship can make a difference. Humans possess an innate need for connection and belonging. […]
Playing with the lives of people
By Darrion Narine Programme Manager, AMMR In a recent ruling of the High Court, it was declared that the 1951 Refugee Convention obligations do not apply and cannot be enforced in Trinidad and Tobago. This latest development is another divergence from international human rights and international best practices for refugees and asylum seekers. Personally, […]
Transparency and Honesty – virtues to live by
By Darrion Narine, Programme Manager, AMMR Honesty and transparency are essential virtues that form the foundation of any healthy and productive relationship. In a world where trust is often hard to come by and where people lose trust easily, it is more important than ever to value and practise these virtues. From a Catholic perspective, […]
Being human – dignity and respect due
By Darrion Narine Programme Manager, AMMR Human dignity is a concept that lies at the heart of Catholic social teaching. According to Catholicism, every human being has inherent worth and is created in the image of God, and this belief is the foundation for the Catholic understanding of human dignity. In this article, we will […]
CCSJ and partners offer free post-Carnival Covid-19 testing
SOCIAL JUSTICE – rcsocialjustice.org Party done! Covid-19 testing was available on Ash Wednesday with the Catholic Commission for Social Justice (CCSJ) and their partners, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Medical Research Foundation and Caribbean Med Labs Foundation. The Catholic News caught up with the CCSJ and their partners in health and justice on […]
Roving CFS: learning spaces for vulnerable children
By Darrion Narine, CCSJ/AMMR Programme Coordinator Life has taken many twists and turns over the last two years and for many it has been difficult. Children, however, have been impacted the most during this period, especially the vulnerable migrant and refugee population and those local children who live in the poorest areas. It is out […]
We are all the People of God
By Msgr Michael de Verteuil Chair of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission Pope Pius X in 1906 wrote the letter Vehementer Nos to the French bishops. In this letter the following appears: “….the Church is essentially an unequal society, that is, a society comprising two categories of persons, the Pastors and the flock, those who occupy […]
What are we doing here?
By Msgr Michael de VerteuilChair of the ArchdiocesanLiturgical Commission What are we doing here in this church building this Saturday evening/Sunday? We have come to receive this gift God has given us. It is all God’s work – it is the Lord’s Word, the Lord’s Body and Blood, which God offers us. Jesus offers us […]
