Letter to the People of God in the Antilles on the Closing of Jubilee 2025
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Bishop’s Advent wish – believe in what is possible
Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown has invited the faithful to contemplate the deeper meaning of pilgrimage—both the physical and spiritual kind—especially within the context of the Jubilee Year. In his Advent message titled ‘Pilgrims of Hope’, Bishop Alleyne highlighted that throughout the Jubilee, the Diocese and parishes organised numerous events: “pilgrimages, special Masses, retreats,…
Guava season’ — dare to rejoice
Q: Archbishop J, how do we hold on to Hope in a guava season? In Trinidad and Tobago, we know what a ‘guava season’ means. It is that time when the tree bears little fruit, when the cupboard is light, when ends refuse to meet—no matter how you stretch them. In our local speech, a…
Why wait through Advent for Christmas?
Q: Archbishop J, it’s so hard to wait through Advent for Christmas. Why bother? That’s an honest question—and one that echoes deep within many of us. We live in a world that does not like to wait. We fast-forward through commercials, swipe past slow content, and expect results in seconds. So, when the Church asks…
Waiting in joyful Hope in an unsettled nation
Q: Archbishop J, what are you thinking about for this Advent season? This Advent feels unlike any I have ever lived through. Our nation finds itself caught in the crosscurrents of a global geopolitical struggle between powers far larger than us. The arrival of the US Naval Forces Southern Command—its ships, carriers, and aircraft filling…
A Call to Slow Down: Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire on Reclaiming Presence in a Hurried World
In a recent reflection, entitled, The Relaxing of Social Laws & Its Effects on Society Short & Long Term Consequences Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire offers a gentle but urgent invitation to look honestly at the pace of our lives. Speaking with the calm authority of a pastor who has walked with countless people through the pressures…
Well done, you are not forgotten’ —Archbishop Malzaire to single parents
Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire of Castries has called for renewed recognition, compassion, and structural support for single-parent families, describing their perseverance as “heroic” and essential to the moral and social fabric of Caribbean society. In a YouTube video message titled ‘In Praise of Single-Parent Families’, released November 21, the Archbishop offered a sweeping reflection on the…
Signing of the Agreement and Declaration on Political Conduct in St. Lucia
Archdiocese of Castries, St. Lucia On Monday, 24th November, the Saint Lucia Christian Council invited the Political Parties participating in the upcoming General Elections to sign a code of conduct. The Signing took place at the Benedictine Monastery, Mount of Prayer, Coubaril, Castries. The Signing of the Agreement and Declaration on Political Conduct in the…
Illegal mining, religious fragmentation affecting communities in Cayenne
FRENCH GUIANA, Cayenne In the latest episode of Faces and Voices, Bishop Alain René Ransay of Cayenne reflected on the intertwined environmental and spiritual challenges facing the Amazon region. Speaking with Eric García Concepción, Deputy Secretary General of CELAM, Bishop Ransay highlighted how illegal mining and religious fragmentation are deeply affecting communities along the region’s…
Eucharistic procession to celebrate Jubilee in Bridgetown
BARBADOS The Diocese of Bridgetown held a Eucharistic Procession under the theme Pilgrims of Hope, Walking with Christ Sunday, November 16. Despite the persistent threat of bad weather, many Catholics bravely faced the elements to participate in this Jubilee Year event, according to a report from the diocese’s communication officer Christoper Williams.Williams stated that Bishop…
Pastoral Letter from Bishop John Persaud After Hurricane Melissa
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The Significance of General Elections – Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire
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🌪️ Give Hope After the Storm 🌤️
🌪️ Give Hope After the Storm 🌤️Hurricane Melissa has left many across our region in urgent need. The Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) is coordinating relief efforts through the AEC Disaster Relief Fund.🙏 Your generosity can make a difference — helping families rebuild, communities recover, and hope return. 💛 Donate today through our trusted partners:🇹🇹 Republic…
Caritas Antilles Mobilises Regional Response to Hurricane Melissa
Kingston, Jamaica – October 28, 2025:Caritas Antilles has activated its regional emergency response following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm that swept through Jamaica and parts of the northern Caribbean this week. The hurricane, with sustained winds reaching 175 mph, has left a trail of destruction across Jamaica’s southern and central…
PRESS RELEASE | Hurricane Melissa
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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…
