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…
Press Release from the Archdiocese of Castries, St. Lucia – Lowering Standards is Not the Way Forward for Our Schools
Bishop Clyde Harvey respond’s to proposed Legislation to reduce the age of Civil Legal Responsiblity
Catechetical Month 2025 Opens with Bishop John Persaud’s Reflection on Christian Hope
Catechetical Month 2025 was launched with an inspiring virtual presentation by Bishop John Persaud of Mandeville, drawing over 300 participants from across the region. Centered on the theme from 1 Peter 3:15 — “Always be ready to give the reason for your hope” — Bishop Persaud’s talk invited catechists, clergy, and the faithful to deepen…
Strengthening Catechesis and Mission in the AEC
The Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) have identified four points of action for the Church in the Caribbean, highlighting the importance of catechetical programs. Through catechesis, young people and adults are introduced to the Catholic faith and formed as disciples. The 2020 Directory for Catechesis reminds us that, in today’s secular world, catechesis must be kerygmatic, evangelizing, and centered on…
Message for Catechetical Month 2025
“Catechists: Pilgrims of Hope, nourished by the Word and the Eucharist” On behalf of the Bishops of the AEC, it is with a grateful heart that I, Bishop John Persaud, greet you Catechists of the AEC in these closing moments of the Jubilee Year. In sync with the Jubilee Year of Hope we have chosen…