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 of Roseau from 1994 to 2001, after which he was installed as Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Port of Spain on May 5, 2001 and served until 2011. During his episcopal ministry, he strengthened diocesan structures, promoted vocations, and fostered deeper collaboration between clergy, Religious, and laity. We offer our prayers for his soul and extend condolences to his family, the Redemptorist community, and all whom he served. May he rest in peace.
