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…
Journeying Together: Bishop Francis Alleyne on Synodality in the Amazon
At the recent Meeting of Bishops of the Amazon, Bishop Francis Alleyne, OSB, of the Diocese of Georgetown, Guyana, shared reflections on episcopal ministry and synodality in the Amazonian context. He highlighted the richness and diversity of Guyana as a country, especially through the presence of indigenous communities that embody deep traditions of communal life,…
Antilles Episcopal Conference at the Meeting of Bishops of the Amazon – CEAMA
From August 17–20, 2025, bishops from across the Pan-Amazon region are gathering in Bogotá, Colombia for the Meeting of Bishops of the Amazon — a moment of discernment, reflection, and commitment to the care of creation and the life of the Church in Amazonia. The Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) is represented by three bishops: Bishop…
Meeting of Bishops of the Amazon: Towards a more united and synodal Amazonian Church – Bishop Alain René Ransa
From August 17 to 20, 2025, in Bogotá (Colombia), the Ecclesial Conference of the Amazon (CEAMA) will bring together bishops from across the Pan-Amazon region to reflect, discern, and plan together the pastoral journey of the Church in this region that is so important for humanity. It will be the first major Amazonian episcopal meeting…
Meeting of Bishops of the Amazon: A time of discernment and unity for the Amazon – Bishop Francis Dean Alleyne
From August 17 to 20, the Ecclesial Conference of the Amazon (CEAMA) will bring together bishops from across the Amazon region in Bogotá at a historic moment: the first major episcopal meeting since the 2019 Synod for the Amazon. It will be a space to reflect, share, and discern together how to be Church in…
Meeting of Bishops of the Amazon: Hope, unity and dialogue – Bishop Karel Choennie
From August 17 to 20, 2025, the Colombian capital will be the meeting point for pastors from all over the Amazon region, convened by the Ecclesial Conference of the Amazon (CEAMA)to reflect, discern, and plan together paths of communion and mission. Among the voices that are being prepared with special enthusiasm is that of Monsignor Karel Choennie,…