PRESS RELEASE | Hurricane Melissa
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PRESS RELEASE | The Bishops of the AEC express deep concern over the military build-up in the Southern Caribbean
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Archdiocese mourns passing of Archbishop Emeritus, Edward Gilbert CsSR
The ninth Archbishop of Port of Spain has died. The Archdiocese shared an official statement on their online platforms today, Thursday, October 16. The statement read: It is with deep sorrow that the local Catholic Community learns of the passing of Archbishop Emeritus Most Reverend Edward J Gilbert, CsSR. Archbishop Gilbert served faithfully as Bishop…
The Architects of Conscience Formation
In an age marked by shifting values and moral confusion, Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire reminds us that forming a good conscience is everyone’s responsibility. In his reflection, “The Architects of Conscience Formation,” he highlights four key builders: parents, the Church, schools, and society. The Archbishop notes that parents are the first and most influential teachers of…
Annual Meeting of Directors of Pontifical Mission Societies
The annual Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) Directors’ Meeting was held September 28–30 in the Diocese of Paramaribo, Suriname. These meetings are designed to equip the faithful and help plan and strengthen the missionary zeal of the Church. Pontifical Mission Societies are the official missionary arm of the Catholic Church, promoting a universal spirit of prayer,…
Conscience: The Quiet Voice That Shapes Our Lives
“All I want, is to know Jesus Christ” (Phil. 3:10). In a recent reflection, Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Castries, St. Lucia, highlights the importance of conscience formation in our personal, social, and spiritual lives. His document reminds us that conscience is one of God’s greatest gifts to humanity—a quiet yet firm…
Culture, Synodality and Mission
The Caribbean is a place where cultures and faith traditions have intertwined for centuries. Yet, when certain cultural practices are incorporated into Christian blessings, they are often met with suspicion—even hostility. This was evident in two recent episodes. On 17 November 2013, the Jamaica Gleaner published an article titled “Salty Ritual leaves youth ministry staff…
Dominica PM meets Pope Leo
On September 12, Pope Leo XIV received in Audience, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, His Excellency Roosevelt Skerrit, who subsequently met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, accompanied by Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations. During the cordial talks at…
Bishop Clyde blesses Marian grotto at St Joseph’s Convent
GRENADA A beautiful new symbol of faith and tradition now stands at St Joseph’s Convent in St George’s, Grenada. The school recently held a special blessing for its newly constructed Marian grotto, honouring the Blessed Virgin Mary. Bishop Clyde Harvey of St Georges-in-Grenada led the blessing ceremony. The grotto was built using bricks from the…
