100 days of peace
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God (Beatitudes) Sr Monica Tywang, shared with me recently the hope that filled her heart as she participated in the Vigil of Prayer for Peace at St Martin in the Fields,Londonto proclaim the first day […]
Partnering with youth
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI The 30th Olympiad ends today (August 12). I am looking forward to attending the closing ceremony. Around 10,500 athletes will have competed from 204 countries. About 4,700 medals would have been won by those competing in the Olympics. The Olympic flag will be handed over byLondon’s Mayor, […]
Building peace through the Olympics
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI I am in London at the moment and was fortunate to experience the opening ceremony of the Olympics, which reminded me of one of London’s great musicals. Britain really showcased itself. I watched as a “replica” of the ship, the Windrush, passed by, followed by a group […]
Catholic schools and quality assurance
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI “The Catholic school has a single Christian vision, an integrated concept of what makes a fully authentic and mature human being. The educational process is not confined to the curriculum, nor to the academic, technical, artistic and sporting achievements of the school. The Catholic school should be […]
Discipleship and social justice
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI My father, Balgobin Ramdeen, is 87 years old today (July22). Pa and Tajmool Hosein SC, are the only two surviving members of the Opposition Party in the 1961-1966 Parliament when we gained ourIndependence. Happy Birthday, Pa! In many ways you are an icon in this blessed land […]
Time for spiritual renewal
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI “Development is impossible without upright men and women, without financiers and politicians whose consciences are finely attuned to the requirements of the common good. Both professional competence and moral consistency are necessary.” (Pope Benedict XVI, Charity in Truth) Be viewing Ask Why TV programme on TCN (Channel […]
Vocation of the business leader
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI May the Lord hear our prayers as we March for Jesus today, and let’s link our prayers to action. I invite Catholic business men and women to attend CCSJ’s Workshop on Saturday, July 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Assumption Parish Centre to discuss the […]
The role of the family in nation-building
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI On Saturday June 16 (my birthday) I delivered the feature address at the AGM of the IRO on the above theme (download address) Are we building strong families? Do our families have an opportunity to participate in the social, economic, physical and cultural activities of our nation? […]
Stop drug abuse and illicit trafficking
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI CCSJ’s Ask Why TV programme this Tuesday (June 26) will focus, from 8.00 – 9.00 p.m. on TCN, on the issue of drug abuse and illicit trafficking, as part of our observation of the UN International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Ms Hulsie Bhaggan, New […]
50th International Eucharistic Congress
by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI This Sunday, June 10, let’s all join His Grace in the Grand Stand, Queen’s Park Savannah, to share our Catholic Culture and Identity with the wider community as we “bring down the house” on the series: Make a Joyful Noise which has been our Church’s gift to […]
