Highlighting Leela’s legacy this International Women’s Day
By Fr Stephan Alexander General Manager, CCSJ/AMMR As the world commemorated International Women’s Day (IWD) on Friday, March 8, it is fitting to highlight the remarkable contributions of women who have tirelessly championed the cause of social justice. Among these luminaries, Leela Ramdeen, former President and Chairwoman of the Catholic Commission for Social Justice […]
Home is where we belong
By Fr Stephan Alexander General Manager, CCSJ/AMMR If you read Archbishop Jason’s article in the February 11 edition of The Catholic News or consumed insights from his recent book about Carnival, you would have identified his central thesis that, “Carnival is a mirror of the soul of T&T”. In advancing his position His Grace […]
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 […]
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 […]
CTCT presents first Lifetime Achievement Award to Rev Knolly Clarke
From CTCT In the presence of friends, family and well-wishers, the Conference on Theology in the Caribbean Today (CTCT) presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to Anglican cleric, Rev Dr Knolly Clarke at the Christ Church Anglican Church, Cascade on February 27. The presentation of the award formed the second part of the CTCT’s formal recognition […]
Advocate for yourself – know the signs of abuse
Advocate for yourself – know the signs of abuse. One of our missions is to raise awareness on human rights. In doing so, we also have a duty to inform others on their personal rights so that they know what treatment they are entitled to, and can therefore lobby for that treatment effectively. Knowledge is […]
Catholic Church in T&T remembers 2022…
The year 2022 was momentous for the Catholic Church in Trinidad and Tobago as it joined worldwide Church in the synodal journey. In the last quarter of the year, a focus for action emerged out of the dialogue and discernment. The crime in the community at Rose Hill RC, Laventille sparked national discussion on the […]
