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Nicole Joseph-Chin Have you ever been interrupted in the middle of something that you might have thought was important and as a matter of fact, it […]
By Nicole Joseph-Chin Have you ever had an outright Holy Spirit encounter that was steeped in surrender? It wasn’t until I had looked back, more than […]
By Sabella Morris-Olivier This past week, I’ve silently looked at the many societal perils we are currently facing. So many families are in crisis, yet we […]
By Camille Mc Millan Rambharat Recently, during a family get-together, one of our adult children recalled a memory from a trip many years ago—when we were […]
By Camille McMillan-Rambharat Three weeks ago, someone asked me, “Who are you?” A simple question—yet so profound, it lingered. It forced me to pause, reflect, and […]
By Nicole Joseph-Chin Had anyone ever told me how complex surrender was, I might have been highly doubtful and decided it was too easy. Only because […]
By Fr Robert Christo Vicar for Communications I have seen it happen at many church functions before and now at the Eucharistic Congress, of all places. […]
By Ceirid Sampson Bereavement Councilor Belgroves Funeral Home Limited I remember it like it was yesterday. I was taking my daughter to buy a pair of […]
Camille Mc Millan Rambharat, Author | Advocate | Advisor There are many joys that come with being a parent to adult children, and the week before […]
By Nicole Joseph-Chin Let go and let God – a very common, well-represented, tried and tested expression, that gives us the consent, confidence and conviction to […]
By Camille Mc Millan Rambharat, (Author, Advocate, Advisor) As almost empty nesters, my husband and I enjoy watching a wide range of genres—documentaries, political intrigue, healthy […]
By Erin Newton I’m somewhere near the end And it’s making some semblance of sense It’s just that I can’t seem to come to terms with […]
What I witnessed at the Queen’s Park Oval was a powerful act of salvation in community and display of faith. I felt truly honoured to spend […]
Have you ever felt deeply disappointed to the point of tears, despair and confusion? Have you ever felt these emotions and decided that you had no […]
Camille Mc Millan Rambharat “You better learn a trade.” I promised to return to this phrase many Caribbean parents and educators say —sometimes half-jokingly, sometimes as […]
World Biodiversity Day, May 22 On this World Biodiversity Day, we in Trinidad and Tobago have more than just cause to celebrate—we have reason to marvel. […]
By Ceirid Sampson, Bereavement Counsellor Belgroves Funeral Home Limited I was told to be a man I needed to stand up tall, don’t bend my knees, […]
by Erin Newton Dear you, Are you ready? Are you ready for a journey you won’t forget? Are you ready? Are you ready to meet some […]
Nicole Joseph-Chin There is a reward for giving our time to supporting and caring for those we love and those in need. Blessings come in many […]
Nicole Joseph-Chin Have you ever been somewhere and you saw other women and wanted badly to reach out and say hello and perhaps pay them a […]
Camille Mc Millan Rambharat There are so many things I swore I would never say to my children—the same things my siblings and I heard growing […]
St Joseph RC SEA School Mass Sabella Morris-Olivier While the nation prepares for the School Entrance Assessment on Thursday, April 11, 2025, Parish Priest of St […]
By Ceirid Sampson Bereavement Counsellor Belgroves Funeral Home Limited Retiring without retiring means stepping away from the traditional 9-to-5 or 8-to-4 work schedule, or for some, […]
Camille Mc MIlan Rambharat Have you seen the movie Midnight Mass on Netflix? If you’ve seen it—good for you. If you haven’t—also good for you! This […]
by Sabella Morris-Oliver Living in the Spirit Approximately three years ago, I began my journey with the Holy Spirit. After completing the Life in the Spirit […]
Nicole Joseph-Chin Let go and let God – a very common, well represented, tried and tested expression, that gives us the consent, confidence and conviction to […]
Nicole Joseph-Chin Whilst we wait, we sometimes think that maybe, we have been forgotten. The longer we wait, our humanness can sometimes kick in, to convince […]
Camille Mc Millan Rambharat It was a grey, rainy Saturday morning as I hustled from my volunteering and running errands to finally finding time to tackle […]
By Ceirid Sampson Bereavement Counsellor Belgroves Funeral Home Limited The resilience of the human being and Its ability to find comfort in the most challenging circumstances. […]
Shanice Padmore Navigating the challenges of the workplace can be daunting for anyone, but for Maria, it was an unprecedented spiritual battle that left her feeling […]
1 year ago, my husband Mike became unconscious and was hospitalised for two weeks before passing away on March 14. The trauma of his hospitalisation resurfaced […]
Nicole Joseph-Chin As we approach the Lenten Season, the big question on our hearts is always, what are we giving up for Lent? The beauty of […]
By Nicole Joseph-Chin Pondering surrender as a celebration–what an unconventional way of choosing to view such a big deal. After all, who wants to celebrate the […]
By Denise Scot Last Sunday I went to pan. I would be lying if I said I have always loved pan, but in the last few […]
Nicole Joseph-Chin Sometimes, we have multiple notions of what growth looks and feels like and these very notions can sometimes lead to disappointments in many ways. […]
By Ceirid Sampson Bereavement Counsellor Belgroves Funeral Home Limited How often have we looked outward for change, unknowing that change comes from within? It is never […]
N Mohammed This personal testimony reflects the writer’s journey as an unmarried mother within the Church. It challenges us to reflect on how we embody Christ’s […]
By Shanice Padmore One month before my whole whorld came tumbling down, I gave a wonderful and inspiring talk to a group of teeneagers about forgiveness […]
Nicole Joseph-Chin Have we ever thought of how a pathway to surrender might look in the face of our humanness and our capacity to give up […]
By Nicole Joseph-Chin – Author of Ready To Surrender – “A pocket book of peace, power and purpose” As a new year emerges, we become flooded […]
By Camille Mc Millan Rambharat Growing up, one of the stories I read was The Boy Who Cried Wolf. That children’s tale always made me ask […]
By Camille Mc Millan Rambharat During the 1990 coup attempt in Trinidad and Tobago, then-Prime Minister ANR Robinson gave the resolute command to the protective services […]
By N Mohammed Do you remember trying to take a break from your busy, bustling brain activity, to ponder about life’s challenges, only to realise that […]
By Suelin Novarro The end of October this year made it eight years since the passing of my beloved father. I am my father’s only daughter […]
By Marsha Alleyne Some hold me in such high esteem To me I’m none too clever I’ve read the she’s and he’s and you’s Who did […]
By Lauren Branker I have had two miscarriages before, so when I got pregnant with Theo I was like ‘Whoa! What’s happening here? How did this […]
By Suelin Novarro Each one of us is called to holiness and to mission. ‘Faith in Action’ emphasises the importance of the relationship between holiness and mission […]
By Natalie Walters I’ve had the opportunity to visit Medjugorje for the second time this year: firstly, in May and then in October. Pilgrims experiencing Medjugorje […]
By Camille Ramdial-Cumberbatch Most times, women tend to place themselves at the bottom of the ladder when it comes to self-care. We take care of everyone […]
By Suelin Novarro As my seven-year-old daughter read the beloved story of the Three Little Pigs to me and her younger siblings one night, I found […]
By Camille Ramdial-Cumberbatch Some of us might know the popular song by Trinidadian-German singer Haddaway entitled ‘What is love’. The first line continues with the words […]
By Denise Scott Promise me not to hide yourself when you’re in pain, It’s unfair that we laughed together, but you cried alone, Friends, don’t let […]
By Camille Ramdial- Cumberbatch We recently lost the iconic actor James Earl Jones, who was famously known for his voice. He was the unmistakable voice of […]
By Denise Scott – sub-editor of The Catholic News For Women’s blog. To read more blogs CLICK HERE. Email us at forwomen@catholictt.org In January, I started […]
By Camille Ramdial-Cumberbatch There’s a saying that youth is wasted on the young, as you may not fully appreciate it until as a woman, you start […]
By Sabella Morris-Olivier The Holy Spirit put it in my heart to write about trusting God through difficult times. I know a thing or two about […]
By Camille Ramdial For those of us who have lost loved ones, there are many ‘firsts’ we go through in life after their passing. For me, […]
I recently heard this term ‘Lifequake’ when I was listening to the audio book, Life is in the Transitions by Bruce Feller. The author refers to […]
By Davidia Sydney In the office kitchen, amidst the clinking of coffee mugs and the hum of the microwave, a conversation unfolded between a coworker in […]
By Fr Robert Christo Vicar for Communications In the golden sun of the most southern Caribbean skies, World War II in full swing, where courage lies, […]
He was a Baby Boomer born in 1946; I was 22 years younger, born in 1968. He was tall; I was short. He was of mixed […]
By H. B When my mum started working in an outreach initiative for the community, she occasionally found herself needing a companion for her duties. One […]
By Camille Ramdial Cumberbatch You may be changing lives without even knowing it. This realisation came to me this week when a client called me upon […]
By Camille Ramdial Cumberbatch The sound of silence now permeates my home. This is a strange occurrence as my husband Michael’s daily routine was sitting on […]
By Camille Ramdial-Cumberbatch Dealing with death is expensive. This is not something we like to consciously think about as we live our daily lives, but I […]
By Davidia Sydney As I placed the pen down at the end of my last exam at the University of the West Indies, I couldn’t help […]
By Charlotte Seudat, 13 years old Beautiful, intelligent, loving, and hard-working are only some of the words that I can use to describe my mother. Her […]
The Catholic News Steps for Hope Run/Walk will have representation by two members of the Editorial Team, Editor Raymond Syms and Graphic Designer Aadel Chin-Albert. They […]
By Camille Ramdial-Cumberbatch On April 27, 2024, we celebrated Michael’s 78th birthday and his 40-day Service. Two milestones merged forever in our memories. Joyful moments and […]
By Leslie Attong Matthew 15:28 states: “Then Jesus answered, and said unto her O woman great is thy faith, be it done for you as you […]
By Camille Ramdial-Cumberbatch I collected my husband, Mike’s ashes on Friday, April 20, 2024, almost one month after his cremation. As the funeral representative sensitively brought […]
We do not know why but he began following our neighbour Lee, as she walked toward the Church of the Nativity, Crystal Stream, Diego Martin. What […]
By Camille Ramdial-Cumberbatch I am now a widow! This was one of my first revelations upon receiving a call on March 15 at 2:40 a.m. from […]
By Camille McMillan Rambharat As April unfolds, so does the significance of Organ Donation Awareness Month. Admittedly, I, like many, remained oblivious to its existence until […]
Camille McMillan Rambharat What does your work-life balance look like? How well are you managing your time? In today’s rapidly evolving world, the future of work […]
“Why would you want to volunteer among sick and dying people?” This question, along with similar ones, was posed to me countless times by loved ones […]
By Camille Mc Milan Rambharat What would your death look like? That’s the question asked by the palliative coordinator on the first day of training as […]
By Rosemary Campbell I prided myself on being a good Catholic woman. I attended Mass regularly, sat for hours with the Blessed Sacrament, sang in the […]
Fresh off the press!!! Everybody wants to know what’s the deal with the newly ordained priest Father Maurice White. So here are the deets! 1. Name: […]
By Michelle Lee “Our faith will be tested but we must leave all up to Him.” The enemy too hears when we pray So watch […]
With age comes wisdom. Or so they say… As we celebrated International Women’s Day last week, we thought it would be a fantastic time to reflect […]
By Natalie Jacob Anyone familiar with Fr Mike Schmitz of Ascension Presents would know that he’s the host of the very popular Bible in a Year […]
By Lynette Rodriguez Some journeys are smooth While others can be so rough And sitting all alone at the side of a bed With tears in […]
This Valentine’s Day will be different, a romantic celebration marked by ashes. Here’s why married couples should welcome that. For Valentine’s Day this year, there will […]
By Michelle Lee It starts slow and steady. Weakening the mind and body. Yes! The roaring lion takes over…. Ruining what God joined together. The human […]
By Michelle Lee Can we think about a baby? Perhaps, your baby…Did he or she just start walking without falling? No. There would have been many […]
Lynette Rodriguez is a 75-year-old widowed retiree from Valencia. She is also former Secondary School Librarian who also taught English as a second language for many […]
Lynette Rodriguez Lynette Rodriguez is a 75-year-old retiree and widow from Valencia. She is also former Secondary school Librarian who also taught English as a second […]
As the year comes to a swift close, I am reminded of the quote from Philippians 4:6-7, that states “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything […]
Six years ago, Natalie Ramlochan was not much different from who she is today. She was the wife to a supportive husband, the mother of a […]
Sunday, 26 November was the 2023 CCR Gospelypso competition and at the end of the night, Meguella Simon emerged the winner with her powerful rendition of […]
By Michaelene Browne In the year 2001, I started Bible studies with the Caroni Bible Institute. During my sessions, the Word of God began to become […]
By Meguella Simon Meguella Simon is the reigning Catholic Charismatic Renewal’s Gospelypso Champion. This year, as we prepare for Gospelypso Finals on Saturday, November 26 at […]
Hello again. We’re approaching the end of our time together and I hope what you’ve been reading has been helpful. To recap, Brain-Based Teaching and Learning […]
By Allison Almando-Williams Hello everyone. How’s your reading been going? Last week I just touched on a few of the simpler strategies for brain-based teaching and […]
By Allison Almandoz-Williams ‘There is no super computer more powerful than the human brain,” Dr Bobbi Hansen. Hello again. Let’s pick up where we left off. […]
By Allison Williams As a community of parents and educators are we getting tired? How about we try to support each other and create a culture […]
By Michelle Lee Friends, it was all purposed. No need to feel worthless. A spirit of poverty? Our brokenness becomes our ministry. Ancestors may have […]
By Alana Seepersad How often have we felt as if God, though present, was somehow hidden from us? A further, and perhaps a more fitting question […]
By Denise Scott If you are from the Gran Couva Tabaquite parish, you must know the wonderful Debbie Arneaud. She is like salt. Debbie is a […]
In the vibrant, multicultural tapestry of Trinidad and Tobago, the Catholic community plays an integral role in shaping not only the spiritual lives of its members […]
By Denise Scott Two weeks ago I had an experience that has changed my perspective on life and learning. Joey Rivers in collaboration with UNESCO offered […]
By Michelle Lee Contrite means “penitent,” humbled by our own sins and failures, seeking after God. Though history tells one story Of how many achieved […]
By Michaelene Brown The story of the Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11–32, is a very well-known one. Throughout the years, I have heard several sermons preached on […]
By Denise Scott We see her dazzling smile; we hear her infectious voice. We love her personality! She seems larger than life but in reality, she […]
By Michaelene Browne “Yahweh asked him, ‘Did you pay any attention to my servant Job? There is no one like him on the earth: a sound […]
By Michelle Lee I once heard in a homily that the ills that are ‘acting out’ in someone, are indicative of the dark spirits that are […]
Fr Jayson Grell FMI is a priest from Dominica, living in Trinidad and Tobago for the last 14 years. He is an absolute joy to be […]
By Michealene Browne Psalms 40:1 “I waited, I waited for The Lord, then he stooped to me and heard my cry for help.” Throughout the scriptures, […]
By Eleanor Peters Clarke With time, our vision becomes blurred by experience and we experience reduced appreciation for what is around us. One of the greatest […]
By Eleanor Peters Clarke A few days ago, I had an interaction with a stranger that caused me to question all my interactions. Without going into […]
By Michelle Lee “Shine in the WORLD as LIGHTS, as You Offer Them the WORD OF LIFE.” Philippians 2:15-16 I heard about the Jesus Explosion over […]
By Leslie Attong I’ve been thinking recently about how quickly time seems to be going. I know we’ve all thought about it, and we often wish […]
By Eleanor Peters Clarke As my husband caressed me, I passed my hand over my stomach and felt the uneven surface caused by stretch marks. I […]
One night I was chatting with a friend, who, like me, is in her 40’s and pregnant clique. She is one of six of my friends […]
By Eleanor Clarke When one thinks of ageing, two things come to mind: grey hair and wrinkles. I remember being 15 and thinking that 25 is […]
By Natalie Jacob In 2022, I found the discipline and perseverance to follow ‘The Bible in a Year’ podcast with Fr Mike Schmitz and indeed, it […]
By Michelle Lee Have we stopped to consider… Are we running from one dilemma to another? Love is not a feeling, but an action. Did […]
By Stephanie Rattan Detachment can be defined as the art or process of separation (Merriam-Webster). The Bible speaks of detachment in the following words, “If anyone […]
CLICK HERE FOR PART ONE How it all began… An unexpected WhatsApp message led to a call and the realisation that someone close to me was […]
By Rosetta Ransome Ann is deep into spirituality. She studied psychology. Responded without a doubt. When I invited her To a pilgrimage in south Kudos to […]
Recently, I read an article from The Catholic News’ For Women blog about “The Gap”. I read it over ten times and whilst I agreed that […]
By Michelle Lee There are people in it, but it seems empty. This does not necessarily mean calamity… No! It is our thought pattern. The evil […]
It’s 1:45 a.m. June 8, 2023. It’s been more than 24 hours since I was wheeled out of the delivery room with nothing but a blurred […]
By Michelle Lee Are we aware of the altars we build over our children?Have we stopped believing that they are a gift from Heaven? With harsh […]
By Rosetta Ransome Judge me not. My good name is all I got You met me once, Am I a dunce? I love to smile […]
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By Tony Magliano Are you ready for Laudato Si’ Week? Is your parish ready? Perhaps you are wondering, ‘What is Laudato Si’ Week?…And for that matter, […]
Fr Robert Christo is the Vicar of Communications and while on sabbatical, he joined a pilgrimage to Jerusalem for Holy Week. He writes about experiencing Holy […]
By Michelle Lee It starts slow and steady. Weakening the mind and body. We are clueless about what’s beyond! The unclean spirits introduce their fun. Yes, […]
By Summer Chunisingh Spencer On May 9, 2004, I went out for a little lime, I had no idea it would be such a dangerous […]
By Stephanie Rattan A popular preacher once said that women are natural nurturers, and this applies to pain as well because I believe that everyone reading […]
Army of the Lord – lyrics & music by Sharon Jackson-Tobas, Trinidad We are the army of the Lord, down in the battlefield. The Word […]
By Fr Donald Chambers, General Secretary, Antilles Episcopal Conference I went to the Holy Land to pray, But I couldn’t pray. Distractions, disturbances, and devastations imprisoned […]
By Michelle Lee Pity Party, Yes enjoyment for an unwelcome guest. Who is the person or thing? The devil himself, a pest. What a fool we […]
Rosetta Ransome is one of the quietest, most unassuming women that you would ever meet. If you are fortunate and have dug beneath the surface, you […]
Hot cross buns can now be called ‘Mister hot cross buns’. We have to put some respect on the name of the most sought-after buns during […]
Meet Philomena Sankerali, one of my favourite plant ladies from Couva. Philomena is one of the owners of the Olden House of Plants, a home-based plant […]
By Jill Ann Walters What defines your Sunday experience? Research has shown that in many parishes in Trinidad and Tobago, our music ministry comes second only […]
By Michelle Lee Stop! Don’t listen to negative thoughts He just wants us distraught Think! What is he planting in our heads? That way of life […]
By Sheena Sheppard You can call me beautiful Yes, you can, because I am But don’t forget to call me intelligent You can call me pretty […]
By Dr Debra Bartholomew I’ve been silent… contemplating the way forward through this challenging time of parenthood. Yesterday, Laura Escayg of Cause An Effect shared an […]
After being postponed twice, in 2021 and 2022 owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, the consecration of the St Joseph RC Church, Scarborough will finally take place […]
By Leslie Attong If you’re around my age (don’t ask) there’s absolutely no doubt that you’ve heard that song by REM. The lyrics that have always […]
By Sr Renee K Hall OP “You gonna hear pan in A minor With them steelbands from all over You gonna hear them at their […]
By Darrion Narine I remember one Saturday morning sitting in a café, drinking a mochaccino when I overheard someone describing their routine to their friends and […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Maracas Valley is among the many communities hard hit by the massive flooding which occurred throughout the country at the end of […]
By Renee Smith The universal Church celebrated the Feast of Christ the King on November 20 while simultaneously celebrating the Church’s youth. In 2021, amid the […]
The Holy Faith Sisters kicked off their 75th Anniversary celebrations in November this year with a mass at St Theresa’s RC in Woodbrook. 75 years of […]
By Ashley Chin Aleong “Before you move on to the next thing, pause. Sit with it for just a moment. Open your hands and let go […]
By Ashley Chin Aleong “You will never speak to someone more than you speak to yourself in your head, so, be kind.” How we talk to […]
By Denise Scott On Sunday, November 6, 2022, more than 31 years after making the decision to become a Holy Faith Sister, Pauline Trim took her […]
What is to is, is to is… This third part of Ana’s story tells how she was lost and then found again. Her first two blogs […]
By Niobe Rodrigues Luke’s Gospel often mentions the topic of prayer. Perhaps the reason for this is often our attitude towards it. In my mind, at […]
WELCOME TO “UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATIONS WITH CAMILLE” By Camille Mc Millan Rambharat A simple photo on my new driver’s license ends a long story. It’s been a […]
“With me, stories start at the beginning. My story started on Sunday, but it actually happened on Thursday.” So begins the conversation with Ana as she […]
By Andrew Fernandes, Archdiocesan Catechetical Office At various stages of your Catholic journey, you would have participated in multiple faith formation engagements. Some Catholics have committed […]
Kyra Gill Ettienne is just 23 years old but she is an unbelievably gifted artist and a beautiful human being. A proud parishioner of St Dominics […]
By Ashley Chin Aleong “It’s okay if you fall apart sometimes; tacos fall apart, and we still love them.” I saw this as a meme when […]
Meet Ana Jagdeo… Each week we will tell you a story of an unknown woman sitting in the pews of your church that will absolutely delight […]
By Michelle Borel ‘Dis chile peed herself!’ It felt as if that line echoed and got louder each time it looped in my head. It seemed […]
By Debra Bartholomew I looked in the mirror for what seemed like a long time. I hated the reflection I saw….hated the woman staring back at […]
Do you notice us? The career women, the single mothers, women who stayed at home to take care of ageing parents, the women without a family. […]
By Michelle Borel Celebrating another does not in any way take away from your own shine. Constantly, we have choices. That is our true power – […]
By Michelle Borel ‘Woman!’ That is a two-syllable word with such depth. Let’s place focus on the first morpheme ‘wo.’ This meaningful unit of sound sparks […]
By Denise Scott In the Catholic Church, the month of August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. According to the Catholic News Agency website, […]
Building a nest egg Understanding the fundamentals of savings and investing is critical to us all, and moreso for a single mom to help her achieve […]
By Camille Ramdial Printed tee shirts saying, “What’s your Superpower? I am a Single MOM!” says it all. Being a single mom can be a very […]
By Klysha Best Imagine having breadfruit pancakes or some melongene fritters for breakfast, minus the use of flour? Following the increase of flour last month, debate […]
By Niobe Rodrigues I must admit I am a Candy Crush addict. (Candy Crush Saga is a free-to-play match-three puzzle video game released by King on […]
By Nikita Lakatoo I’d say it takes more than attractiveness, talent, and natural charm to acquire a lasting relationship that has a divine holding. Even when […]
By Debra Abbot Do you know that your inner dialogue has a lot to do with where you are today, your direction and what you are […]
By Tracy Joseph Anderson Why judge a book by its cover? Did you take time to turn the pages, read the words and understand it? Life […]
By Niobe Rodriguez Resolute is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as “marked by firm determination” and “bold, steady”. In my own life, there are few things […]
By Nikita Lakatoo At the risk of hubris, the truth is, getting the attention of guys wasn’t a problem for me, I had grown accustomed to […]
Three postulants: Bro Yannick-Celestin Kabi OSB, Bro Samuel Muhindo and Bro Victor Okam will be received into the Novitiate at the Abbey Church, Mt St Benedict […]
By Nikitta Lakatoo I always knew deep down that I desired a family of my own. You’d think as an only child, whose parents got divorced […]
By Debra Abbot The site odysseyonline.com says love is a decision not an emotion; and in this blog, they are talking about romantic relationships. Their view […]
By Nikita Lakatoo Persad As a young child, broken relationships, unhappy marriages among them and not to mention my own parent’s divorce were my living examples […]
By Oneika Bushell ‘A nice woman like you should be married by now!’ ‘What you waiting on girl? Like you don’t have plans to start a […]
By Nikita Lakatoo Have you ever had such a thrilling conversation with someone and found yourself reaching to a point where you feel as though you’ve […]
By Niobe Rodrigues Psalm 8:5 says, “What is man that you are mindful of him, and a son of man that you care for him?” Earlier […]
By Sheena Sheppard There has been a recent upsurge in the deaths of women due to domestic violence in Trinidad and Tobago. This problem is as […]
It’s no surprise that Mother’s Day is in the month of May, the same month in which we celebrate the most venerated woman of the Catholic […]
By Camille Ramdial-Cumberbatch My mom, Latchmie Ramdial, was the queen of our family in Cocoyea, San Fernando. The musical icon, Sundar Popo sang, “A mother’s love, […]
By Dr Debra Bartholomew Motherhood to me is like watching parts of yourself walking around in front of you but with added tenacity, wit and a […]
By Dr Debra Bartholomew I stood at the edge and dove in Oh my God, where are you? The water swirls like millions of tendrils […]
By Dr Debra Bartholomew I just went to check on him…. I felt his brow, I touched his cheek, I listened to his breath…. I […]
Let’s talk Health and Wellness with Giselle Burton Ladies, health, and wellness encompass many facets of our life: such as our physical, social, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, […]
By Danielle Mohammed This poem is dedicated to all the mental health fighters, supporters, and advocates. You’re not the only one to sit around the violence […]
Story and photos by Lara Pickford-Gordon On the afternoon of March 19 while going into MovieTowne, my attention was captured by a tree. It took a […]
By Cherice Bronte-Tinkew R.D. Snacking is a big part of a child’s life. It helps to form friendships at school and it’s the most memorable time […]
By Niobe Rodrigues Even if you find me buried in the valley I have not wasted my time, no He’s working on me Don’t feel sorry […]
By Denise Scott – sub-editor of our Women’s blog. For more stories CLICK HERE. Email us at forwomen@catholictt.org At first, the young couple considered aborting their […]
Easter to many is just the best long weekend in the Trini calendar but if you are truly fortunate, Easter is supposed to be one of […]
By Felix Edinborough They came and saw A symbol of total defeat A broken man Begging for mercy “I thirst” Head hung low in full […]
By Klysha Best Nothing can be more traumatic for a mother than to lose a child. When that child is mere months old, the suffering and […]
By Klysha Best So then faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the words of GOD. (Rom 10:17) These are the words that motivational speaker Michelle […]
Nineteen-year-old Navita Rampersad had mixed feelings about her success in getting an open scholarship in Environmental Studies, but she is looking forward to the possibilities to […]
The Ministry of Education announced the recipients of national scholarships March 16. A total of 100 scholarships were distributed based on the results of the Caribbean […]
Natasha Babwah-Tim Kee shares her thoughts and reflections for the Lenten season Faith and trust are one in the same. “Faith is inseparable from trust; it […]
Let’s talk Health and Wellness with Giselle Burton Ladies, Health, and Wellness encompass many facets of our life: such as our physical, social, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, […]
By Denise Scott I’m blessed but stressed! “Cast all your anxieties on him because he cares for you” (1 Pet 5:7, NAB) Perhaps my anxiety has […]
Three years ago, this month, my life broke. Actually, broke doesn’t do it justice –my life shattered. Now to be totally honest with myself and you, […]
There’s this thing I’ve heard people say, either to me or generally, to the effect of: “The only one stopping you from achieving everything you put […]
From The Office of Youth Ministry BACK AGAIN! Back to a full capacity Mass. We haven’t been able to do this in two years, and what […]
Natasha Babwah-Tim Kee shares her thoughts and reflections for the Lenten season Two weeks ago, I attended my parish’s week-long Lenten retreat and was very excited […]
Natasha Babwah-Tim Kee shares her thoughts and reflections for the Lenten season. I’m excited about my 2022 Lenten journey. Usually I, like most people (I guess), […]
By Sheena Sheppard At 36 years old, I’m what my 16-year-old self would call…old. The problem is, I don’t feel…old. Yes, I have put on weight, […]
by Dr Debra Bartholomew I’m every woman, they say It’s all inside of me But am I still every woman if I have a disability? […]
By Fr Donald Chambers The Gospel of Luke (Year C) is an idyllic synodal gift to the Church because Luke crafts Jesus’ ministry as a journey, […]
By Matthew Woolford In the classic kung-fu film, ‘Enter the Dragon’, Bruce Lee told the young student, “Don’t think. FEEEEEEEEL! It’s like a finger pointing away […]
Today, March 8 is International Women’s Day, a global observance celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is also a call to […]
February is not over and as long as we are in February we can still talk about love. So, let’s continue to talk about our love […]
The Church is in a listening mode! So, each week, I would like us to use this space for Catholic women’s voices to be heard! We […]
“An artist is a priest, and by the same token, a priest is also an artist” – Peter Minshall, January 2022 Dr Sharon Syriac concludes her […]
“For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a […]
I firmly believe that this love was nurtured in my mother’s womb. My loving mother loved to pray and sing hymns— all day long. I feel […]
By Shannon Woodroffe We all know Mother Mary to be, in the least, part of our Catholic devotion. She is a refuge for those in need, […]
“So. You always have something to say. About everything. What are you going to say for World Cancer Day (celebrated Thursday, February 3)?” Oho. Okay then…I […]
From The Office of Youth Ministry Synod 2021–2023 is upon us. Synod teams have met, plans are being conceived and executed, and we are beginning to […]
By Tracy Hutchinson Wallace. Check out another testimony from her HERE Every year, since I was a teenager (with a short break when I went off […]
By Niobe Rodriguez For there is no one else like you Righteous and faithful ever true We lift our hands and sing All praises to the […]
From The Office of Youth Ministry We know what you’re thinking, CYC means Catholic Youth Commission, right? Well, yes, it does, but for the month of […]
By Felix Edinborough I can’t believe it! I really have to spend another Christmas without the usual family and friends? I did it last year, 2020, […]
by Joanne Campbell ‘Ah give him bread, and ham, together with ah pastelle…’ It’s pastelle season and if you haven’t made your pastelles yet, here is […]
By Niobe Rodriguez The Advent Season is the start of the Church’s new year which is the opposite to what is happening in the world. In […]
The Christmas Season is almost upon us! Whilst liturgically, Advent is not the preparation for Christmas, for many it is the real-time when we start preparing […]
Have you ever been afraid to say how you really feel in any given situation because of the way you know it will be perceived? Like […]
The Panna Cotta is the Message Here’s an easy recipe from Countrykitchentt to impress the family for Christmas. Panna Cotta is an Italian dessert similar to […]
By Maria Prudhomme We may wonder how ‘do I begin to discern this call for my life?’ There are a few steps that we can actively […]
By Ashley Chin Aleong I was scrolling nonchalantly through Instagram recently and stumbled upon this message that read: “I know I’ll be okay and eventually everything […]
The Christmas Season is almost upon us! Whilst liturgically, Advent is not the preparation for Christmas, for many it is the real time when we start […]
By Debra Bartholomew He refused to wear an orange tee shirt that day. That day. November 25, 2021. The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the […]
On December 8, we celebrate the feast of Immaculate Conception and I thought a wonderful way to celebrate this would be with a Marian painting. This […]
Divali is over but everyone loves a good Gulab jamun or ‘big kurma’ as many call it! Try this amazing recipe from Country Kitchen and let […]
By Niobe Rodrigues What have you done? (Jn 18:35, NASB) These were words addressed to Jesus by Pontius Pilate, and they are good for us to […]
Michelle Tappin Davis is the President of the Women in Art Organisation of Trinidad and Tobago, a wife, a mother,a teacher at Hillview college, a parishioner […]
Meet Danyelle and T’shelle Barnes, T&T national badminton athletes and sisters from St Francis of Assisi RC Church in Sangre Grande where they are presently confirmation […]
By Maria Prudhomme Have you ever sat and wondered, ‘what does God want me to do in this life?’ In school, we are bombarded with the […]
Michelle Tappin Davis is the President of the Women in Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago, a wife, a mother, a teacher at Hillview College, a […]
Copy editor/writer Simone Delochan concludes her interview with Candace Sobion. Part 1 HERE “This is the story I think God wants me to tell.” Attending Mass […]
By Niobe Rodrigues The Merriam-Webster dictionary gives a not-so-well-known definition for the word ‘widow’ as: “a woman whose spouse or partner leaves her alone or ignores […]
Have you ever heard of the famous ‘Trini Cooking with Ria’ blog? It is a popular international blog that features some of our favourite Trini recipes. […]
Copy editor/writer Simone Delochan interviews Candace Sobion who tells a deeply personal story of how God called her back to faith and to motherhood, in the […]
By Rowan Mc Ewan Now, for those who don’t know, our Archbishop Jason Gordon was ordained as a Bishop 10 years ago—time sure flies, huh? —and […]
By ‘Lizzy D’ We can agree that one of the most important roles in Jesus’ life was Mary as his mother and nurturer, but have we […]
Bernadette Hospedales is a parishioner from Tunapuna RC Church. She is an art teacher by day but an unbelievably talented artist and Sculptor by night. Bernadette […]
“On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, ‘Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.’ And many rebuked […]
By Maria Prudhomme So, while we step in boldness and confidence, are we grateful? A lot of the times we say we have an attitude of […]
By Saira La Foucade I felt moved to share my positive experience of allowing my son who is diagnosed as severe on the autism spectrum his […]
Today we feature another interesting piece by Joy Luk Pat entitled Catalyst. Joy’s work is an extension of her dynamism as a multi-faceted, catholic woman of […]
By Andrew Fernandes Vicariate Coordinator Archdiocesan Catechetical Office The Catholic Church is on a mission—to teach the Good News throughout the world and bring all people […]
By Maria Prudhomme Stepping into this week with boldness and with confidence … Walking with a little more ‘oomph’ in my step because “my Daddy is […]
Today we feature another interesting piece by Joy Luk Pat entitled “Flow”. Joy is is a multi-faceted, dynamic catholic woman of faith. She is a wife […]
Denise Scott I first met Sr Thérèse in 2012. She was a deeply caring soul who was feisty and always down for a little mischief. Needless […]
By Niobe Rodrigues Wisdom 7:7 begins, “I prayed, and prudence was given me…”, the ‘I’ here is King Solomon who was the successor to King David. […]
There’s a song I learned when I was a child called ‘Pilgrim’s Song’. It tells the lonely tale of a pilgrim. As I got older, it […]
Joy Luk Pat is a multi-faceted, dynamic catholic woman of faith. She is a wife and the mother of two boys who believes that she is […]
By Maria Prudhomme The Catholic Youth Commission advertised the programme, “Are you committed?”. I began questioning if I was ‘committed’. I said to myself maybe this […]
By Rowan Mc Ewan Today, my mother, my brother and I are preparing to move out of our apartment. Last night, my mom was explaining how […]
Who wants brownies? Sparkle Caddle & Joe’Ella Caddle are sisters who have teamed up to master the art of baking. They belong to the parishes of […]
By Niobe Rodrigues In my childhood home, there was this quote on the wall attributed to Welsh theologian Matthew Henry: “Women were created from the rib […]
The obstetrix of physics All I see are Hieroglyphics A whole bunch of random ancient scribbles and relics Always has a way of making me feel […]
This week we feature the third in a series of paintings from the young and absolutely talented Erin Krogh in celebration of the Season of Creation. […]
By Dante Padmore On September 10, Akil Campbell won gold in the Men’s Elimination Race at the International Cycling Union (UCI) Track Cycling Nations Cup. This […]
This beautiful piece of work is done by the very talented Xande Alexander who is a Form 6 student at Bishop Anstey High School. She is […]
This simple garlic pepper chicken dish made by the wonderful team at Klamps catering is made with a few ingredients and can be cooked under 30 […]
By Niobe Rodrigues According to yourdictionary.com, jealousy is defined as “a state or feeling of being envious or of wanting what someone else has.” In my […]
Dr Debra Bartholomew What does that mean, exactly? I’ve often heard people say that Covid-19 has a mere percentage point of deaths worldwide, but is it […]
This week we feature another wonderful piece by the very talented Erin Krogh. Erin is the 19-year-old who said, “I was always the person to question […]
By Alicia Hankey Mary is the Church’s universal mother, Pure and beautiful as a rose petal flower, To some she is the mother of good counsel, […]
By ‘Lizzy D’ Have you ever worn an outfit inspired by our country’s vibrant flag? Have you ever declared that you are proud to be Trini? […]
Erin Krogh, is a 19-year old who while she is sweet and very compassionate, is also filled with enormous depth and understanding and uses her art […]
By Rowan McEwen A while ago, I was doing virtual practice with the Lower Brass section of my Scout Band. There were only three of us […]
As we honour Season of Creation Month this year, we remember these masterpieces from last year’s The season of Creation Challenge [2020] Love is why children […]
By Niobe Rodrigues Psalm 116: 3-4 The cords of death encompassed me; the snares of the netherworld seized upon me; I fell into distress and sorrow, […]
Who does not love a good banana bread? If you have ever done a parish cake sale, you must know that the banana bread is always […]
September 1 – October 4 is the Season of Creation! An ecumenical, or unified Christian Church celebration, in which according to SeasonofCreation.org, “the world’s 2.3 billion […]
September 1 – October 4 is the Season of Creation! An ecumenical, or unified Christian Church celebration, in which according to SeasonofCreation.org, “the world’s 2.3 billion […]
Today we feature another piece by Djenessa Jean Baptiste who belongs to the parish of St Michael’s in Point a Pierre. Prior to the pandemic, Djenessa […]
By Lara Pickford Gordon “Be neighbourly, consider each other.” This was the simple request from Archbishop Jason Gordon with the resumption of public Masses from September […]
By Joshua Britto On Independence Day I got the opportunity to speak with core founding members of Sports Highlight Real: Staron Timothy, Aaron De Matas, and […]
On September 6, I will return to virtual school with much anticipation to begin my second year of secondary school during the pandemic. I started Form […]
Today we feature another piece by the super talented Dr Debra Bartholomew who belongs to two parishes St Mary’s, St James which was her original parish, […]
Sherisse Alexander is a 23-year-old parishioner of Tortuga RC and suffers from a rare nerve condition called Plexiform Neurofibroma. CLICK HERE to read Part 1 of […]
Thus says the LORD: Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, he comes with vindication; with divine recompense, […]
Gabrielle Miles All aspects of our culture influenced by our rich history including the food, delicacies, togetherness or “all ah we is one” mentality, festivals, our […]
By Thiarry Bartholomew Everybody’s waiting for somebody to do What anybody could do You could doubt me but it’s true. You may have a […]
Happy Independence Day Trinidad and Tobago! We often say May God bless our nation, so we decided to ask some Catholic women, “What do you pray […]
Name of artwork: Untold Xande Alexander is a Form 6 student at Bishop Anstey High School He attends Assumption RC parish in Maraval Why art? It […]
Can you guess the church? This is another wonderful piece by the amazing Frances White. This talented, 70-year-old parishioner of Tacarigua RC Church began her journey […]
A Klamps Edition recipe Are you ready to lick your ten fingers, and smack your lips non-stop in the kitchen? Then you will be happy to […]
By Niobe Rodrigues Have you ever had something to share with someone and when you contacted the person you were informed that they had a message […]
By Kirstin Sylvester When I first saw the ad for the Committed programme, I did not consider signing up. I thought of others who might be […]
By Heidi Gibbon Warm greetings to you. My name is Heidi Gibbon, and I am usually very quiet when it comes to expressing myself in a […]
By Fr Robert Christo, Vicar for Communications During a Sport’s Day, seven-year-olds swarm with a ball in the muddy playfield. The mass of children pushed and […]
Who doesn’t love Parmesan Chicken? If it’s something that you love but it’s too expensive to buy at a fancy restaurant, especially if you have to […]
Aaliyah Abraham, 19 I’m currently a Year 2 student at The University of the West Indies (UWI), pursuing a BSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice. This […]
Dedicated to: Joicelyn Bartholomew by Thiarry Bartholomew You may not have a clue Of all the good things you do For this family and that is […]
BARE – A LITTLE GIRL’S BIG DREAM As I sat to try and compile a series of words that would tell my first of many stories, […]
Who is going to win! Our youth reporter Joshua Britto gives us his predictions 1. Ligue 1 (France) – Paris Saint Germain After failing to […]
Greetings and salutations! My name is Rowan Nicholas McEwen, composer, novice artist, trombonist, and singer. I used to have a dream when I was younger. I […]
By Daniel Reyes “Young men these days have no idea how to be a real man!” sounds quite familiar doesn’t it? Perhaps because we have heard […]
This week we feature another magnificent piece by Kristy Galt Franco. It is a very large piece about 51/2 feet by 31/2 feet and is presently […]
By Brianne Gomes As a Youth Journalist Intern for the Catholic Youth Commission, I was granted the opportunity to attend the Caribbean School for Catholic Communications […]
By Niobe Rodriques This week we are admonished in Ephesians 4:31 “All bitterness, fury, anger, shouting, and reviling must be removed from you, along with all […]
By Gina Ling of Ranchos Marketing It’s August vacation! This is a great snack recipe for the kiddies! My nieces love helping me make this no-bake […]
By Dr Debra Batholomew In a way, sometimes, I do wish I could purchase my child’s concessions from a stand much like the one at the […]
By Candace Francis Boys and girls vary in several ways, two of which are their physiological and psychological structures. As a result, the behaviour and mannerisms […]
Once upon a time, Kristy Galt Franco used to be a first communion teacher and a graphic artist, but now her hands are filled being the […]
By Jacqui-Theresa Leiba Many years ago, after having been drawn into wordless contemplative prayer, I found that the traditional way of praying the rosary no longer […]
It was so nice! We are doing it twice! The wonderful work of Leona Fabien, who if you remember Vision (Catholic News’ youth paper) you may […]
By Sherette Almandoz Interior Design Consultant Here in Trinidad and Tobago, our culture is one of family. Many households are made up of multiple generations, sometimes […]
By Niobe Rodriques This is my testimony… my God has supplied all my needs. Glory, glory to my provider! [aye-yah] Oh my, Adonai [yeah], forever you […]
By Candace Santana As we approach the Emancipation Day holiday in Trinidad and Tobago, it is a good time to discuss a topic whispered about in […]
Did you know that July 30 is international Cheesecake Day? Giselle Best another Catholic foodie from the parish of St Phillip and St James, Chaguanas and […]
If you remember Vision (A July 29Catholic News’ youth paper) you may remember some of Leona Fabien’s artwork from back in the day. If you are […]
Many people have negative things to say about young adults and their expressions of faith. More often than not, when anyone describes religion and the behaviours […]
The Tokyo Olympics is here and all eyes are on the 23-year-old who will become the first female cyclist from Trinidad and Tobago to compete in […]
This week the Archdiocese celebrates Marriage and Family week and on July 26th we celebrate the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne. They are the parents […]
Can you guess the church? This is another wonderful piece by the talented Frances White. This 70-year-old parishioner of Tacarigua RC Church began her journey into […]
By Christopher & Jeanine Culpepper When two best friends become life partners, faith will always win the battle ahead! Our story officially began New Year’s Eve, […]
By Niobe Rodrigues Well I don’t know about you but I’m not afraid My Shepherd He walks beside me all way I will not fear no, […]
Are you salivating at restaurants re-opening on the July 19 and getting your order ready for your favourite fast-food craving? Well, for the last year and […]
By Dr Debra Bartholomew These four letters Four letters define my fate CAPE/CSEC examinations June 2021, the start date The date, June 2021, I hear […]
By Dr Debra Bartholomew There’s a new diet fad in town The craziest of the bunch All the teenagers are doing it It’s called “Fingers for […]
Frances White is an amazing 70-year-old, catholic woman, who proves that life begins after retirement. This talented, parishioner of Tacarigua RC Church began her journey into […]
By Tracy Hutchinson Wallace So, this month (July 2021) I celebrate my birthday. Not a unique or significant number. Middle-aged. Old enough to be a grandmother […]
Here’s a little boost of Christmas spirit halfway to Christmas not to mention an excuse to binge on Hallmark Channel movies. Pan de Jamon.(pronounced PAN-de-HAM-on) . […]
Ruth Naomi Lushington is a beautiful 34-year-old, Artist and a parishioner of St Ann’s RC church. This Diego Martin born lass’, artistic talents seemed to blossom […]
This week’s recipe is brought to you by Joanne Campbell, HR Manager by day, entrepreneur, and amazing cook by night! She is also part owner of […]
“Our existence itself on this planet is an example of how powerful the creator is at its craft. When I tune into this creative force field […]
Meet Joanne Campbell, HR Manager by day, entrepreneur, and amazing cook by night! A past pupil of Holy Faith Convent, Couva, and a devout parishioner of […]
Recently, I had reason to pause and reflect on the state of my emotions over the last six weeks. Well, first I had to recall what […]
By Camille Mc Milan Rambharat Are we there yet? This lockdown feels like a locked-in, five-year term mortgage. There’s nothing more sad and traumatic than having […]
By Fr Donald Chambers God’s creation overflows with moments incognito. ‘Incognito’ means to hide one’s true identity. The word originates from the Latin ‘in’ meaning ‘not’ […]
Making our way to the altar with an abundance of heart-felt joy to serve once again during this unchartered period, we began to realise how fragile […]
By Fr Martin Sirju Coping with the seesaw lockdown experiences has sent me into my garden on many occasions. My garden has taught me a lot […]
By Dr Asia O’Neill DVM God requires that we assist the animals when they need our help. Each being (human or creature) has the same right […]
From as far back as primary school, I can recall being prepped for debating competitions. The standard practice was that each team would adopt a viewpoint […]
Meet Peter Waterman. He is the father of the effervescent Sr Sarah Marie Waterman OCarm. While that might be enough to earn our admiration, this amazing […]
If you are from Tunapuna RC Church, you must know this week’s plant lady! She is Vilma Jackson. At age 77, she is a liturgical lay […]
There is a famous saying that, “Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach” well one person who this certainly does not refer to, is the […]
By Alvin Peters As a child, when my father walked beside me, I sometimes wondered what other people saw. Some people gave furtive glances, their eyes […]
From the National Catholic Men’s Ministry Many of us see St Joseph as the perfect father. If God Himself had to choose an earthly father, he […]
By Fr Donald Chambers “The saints teach us to live boldly by listening to that gentle voice within” (Matthew Kelly) The root meaning of the word […]
When I read that Naomi Osaka was leaving the French Opens because of her mental health, I was shocked! Surely everyone would understand what anxiety is […]
Today we are happy to share with you the work of Stephanie Rattan who is a parishioner of St Francis RC Church in Sangre Grande. Stephanie […]
T’shura Chinia Our Lady of Monsterrat,Tortuga Corpus Christi means that Jesus gave His entire body and blood for me so now I can give my entire […]
By Fr Donald Chambers In last Sunday’s article, I reflected on silent listening as a spiritual disposition that allows us to listen to the inner voice […]
Petrina Yip Hoi does not consider herself an artist and for that reason, she has never signed a single piece of her art. When asked about […]
By Fr Donald Chambers We live in an anti-silent culture. From birth, we are socialised to resist silence, and this resistance is now fertilised by the […]
From Angelo Kurbanali in the Office of Youth Ministry, Catechist Dear young people, you’re well on your way to becoming a fully initiated member of the […]
What defines your Sunday experience? Research has shown that in many parishes in Trinidad and Tobago, our music ministry comes second only to the homily. We […]
This week we are proud to present to you another piece by the multi-talented Renee Roberts. Renee has packed up a lot in her 23 years […]
By Fr Donald Chambers In last Sunday’s article, I alluded to the cramped physical condition of many Caribbean homes and communities in which we huddled together […]
The silence in the streets with the implementation of the State of Emergency and curfew has not silenced the cacophony of sound emanating from social media, […]
Lord Jesus Christ you travelled through towns and villages curing every disease and illness, at your command the sick were made well, come to our aid […]
By Fr Donald Chambers Many Caribbean families, including my own, grew up huddled together in small houses. Huddled together in cramped spaces, we grappled with each […]
By Marina Austin We all know that there are times when the demands of womanhood are very heavy to bear. No one besides our heavenly mother […]
This week we are happy to present another piece by super talented Encaustic Artist Alicia Nathai – Achong of St Benedicts RC of La Romaine. In […]
Happy Mother’s Day to all our readers! For everyone in Trinidad and Tobago, Mother’s Day is usually a time for family get togethers, love, laughter and […]
By Monica St Hillaire. Mammy… De sweetest sweetest lady. Bearer of true strength and power, Love blooms like ah hibiscus flower. Resplendent as de petals of […]
This week we are excited to present the Encaustic art Alicia Nathai -Achong a parishioner of St Benedicts RC of La Romaine. For the past twenty […]
By Alvin Peters The father tried again to call his older son, Seth, but there was no answer. He had left home the night before. He […]
By Lizzie Hernandez From one plant came two branches—one full of green leaves, the other a stick. As I pondered how from one root there were […]
Monica Borel is a parishioner and Lay reader of St John the Baptist RC Church in San Juan. She is also a retired Nursing Assistant who […]
Last year when racism started showing its ugly head in Trinidad and Tobago; one young lady who did not want to see her country go down […]
By Judy Joseph Mc Sween For as far back as I can recall, we always owned one or more dogs for the protection of our home. […]
Last week we presented one side of the backdrop at St Peter’s in Orange Valley, and today we present the second side, both pieces done by […]
On April 5 this year, social media was ablaze with the 185th anniversary emblem of St Joseph Convent, Port of Spain. Today, we decided to join […]
In the midst of Covid 19 Petra Berment found herself responding to tweets by Pope Francis on Twitter, then one day she got an inbox message […]
To the woman who may be wondering: “Where is my husband?” and desiring marriage by Marina Austin “God, where is my husband?” or “Where are the […]
By Msgr Michael de Verteuil, Chair of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission. Alleluia! Christ is risen! And here we are at Easter where we celebrate in a […]
Six women share their thoughts on this incredible season of Easter! Stephanie Rattan What does Easter mean for you? Easter is about new life, and having […]
By Felix Edinborough The word ‘bobolee’ might sound strange to the young people of today but when I was a child, one of the traditions was […]
When Jade Hilaire is not busy being a super mummy to two rambunctious little boys you can find her at her day job where she is […]
As a mother of several young kids, I desired greatly to include them in some Holy Week traditions yet the frustration of taking everyone to the […]
By Lizzie Hernandez After my run this morning, I was at the Stop sign and really studied this sign. To me it beckoned ‘Welcome home’. Have […]
Each of us during our lifetime, has created a story in our minds. If we take a Time Out to reflect on the story, we could […]
VISIO DIVINA FOR WOMAN – Kimberly Williams Today we feature 31 year old Kimberly Williams of Chaguanas who confesses that she still attends her original family […]
Msgr Michael de Verteuil, Chair of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission continues a series of articles for the Lenten season. This is the beginning of Holy Week, […]
By Sharina Gerald A look at society may make one wonder where did we go wrong. At a glance it may seem as though we have […]
Camille Mc Milan Rambharat Take the number. Decades before cell phones, calypsonian Scrunter advocated for young girls and women to ‘Take the number’. The foresight, simplicity […]
Today we present to you ‘Las Cuevas Hut’ by Patricia Campbell Although Patricia Campbell is the niece of renowned local artist, Willie Chen, she never saw […]
Msgr Michael de Verteuil, Chair of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission continues a series of articles for the Lenten season. We continue our look at the prayers […]
Every parish has them. These amazing ladies who are great with plants. They support church harvests all over the country, buying plants from other plant ladies. […]
What defines your Sunday experience? Research has shown that in many parishes in Trinidad and Tobago, our music ministry comes second only to the homily. This […]
Msgr Michael de Verteuil, Chair of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission continues a series of articles for the Lenten season. We continue our look at the prayers […]
Today we re-introduce you to 34 year old Tammy Arneaud, a 34 year old, married nail technician who hails from the parish of St Anthony’s in […]
By Judy Joseph Mc Sween The story began with two bougainvillea plants that formed the view outside my French windows. One plant had never bloomed in […]
By Jodel Lutchman For many of us in T&T, Ash Wednesday crept up on us unannounced, and we didn’t even realise it, all because there was […]
By Delia Chatoor Many symbols are associated with the season of Lent and they include the cross, palms, nails, dry land, loaf of bread, a chalice, […]
Msgr Michael de Verteuil, Chair of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission continues a series of articles for the Lenten season. As the Church tells us, Lent is […]
By Sr Renee K Hall OP The season of Lent creates a space in the frenzy of our lives to enter more deeply into prayer, fasting […]
By Ottrisha Carter Ottrisha is an author, doctoral student and parishioner of St Martin de Porres RC Church, Coryal. We’re living in very uncertain times, when […]
By Lizzie Hernandez On this morning’s journey, we saw a mass of grey clouds …. low hanging grey clouds… ominous, wet, cold, grey clouds. It would […]
By Judy McSween In the middle of facilitating a workshop, the alarm on my cellphone sounded. It was with great chagrin I noted that I was […]
Tithing (giving 10 per cent of our income to the church) is not a strict requirement of the Catholic Church – which is something most of […]
Have you ever seen this iconic piece on the walls of the offices of the Catholic News? You may not know it, but it is done […]
Msgr Michael de Verteuil, Chair of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission continues a series of articles for the Lenten season. The liturgy, as I mentioned in last […]
Today we feature Tammy Arneaud a 34 year old, married nail technician who hails from the parish of St Anthony’s in Petit Valley. Tammy confesses that […]
By Denise Scott There is a funny story about me. When I was born, I was very ill, they told my mother to baptise me quick […]
In Emma Donoghue’s novel Room, the Room is described as “home to Jack, but to Ma, it’s the prison where she’s been held since she was […]
By Camille Mc Millan Rambharat Retirement and death, too young for that? Asked last week by a female caller about my planned retirement age, a long, […]
“Come and hear, all you who fear God, while I recount what has been done for me” Psalm 66:16. When I was 22 years old, I […]
Msgr Michael de Verteuil, Chair of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission begins a series of articles for the Lenten season. The General Norms of the Liturgical Year […]
By Marina Austin A beautiful message for those who feel unloved and who to want to be loved (Part 1 of 4). Have you been feeling […]
Today we feature the young and talented Patrice Quamina who belongs to the parish of St Paul’s in Couva. Patrice is a third year design student […]
After having the opportunity to share a reflection on Sr Mary Margaret during her virtual memorial service (via Susan Engel), I decided to re-read correspondence I […]
Some members of the Archdiocese of Port of Spain Altar Servers’ Council compiled their thoughts as the group navigates through the pandemic, often times feeling like […]
Today we feature Jo-ann Taylor-Smith who is a beautiful wife and mother belonging to the Our Lady of Assumption parish, South Oropouche. Jo –Ann’s story reminds […]
By Lizzie Hernandez At last I roamed my backyard! The cool, calm air mixed with the fresh greenery was a welcomed change from recent environments. After […]
By Danielle Boyke That light from within radiates outward and becomes so bright that they wonder who you are. Remember you are a faithful servant of […]
By Denise Scott Today we feature the multi talented Dr Debra Bartholomew for a second week. Debra belongs to two parishes St Mary’s and Assumption… She […]
By Denise Scott Fifteen years ago, Giselle Bartholomew’s ten-year-old godson Akil desperately needed a liver transplant. His family had travelled to Argentina as their last hope […]
By Jacqui-Theresa Leiba The cross is the symbol of pain, suffering and death. It is also the symbol of resurrection and new life. It symbolises the […]
Camille Mc Millan Rambharat LADIES-YOUR CAPTAIN SPEAKING: In case of emergency, put your oxygen mask on first before assisting those in your care. Some of us […]
By Judy Mc Sween As I drove, I was conscious that the temperature in the car was increasing. My freshly made-up face had begun to glow. […]
Last year, 2020 elucidated the uncertainty of life. As it progressed, there was the acknowledgment that though things are not going according to my plan, they […]
Today we feature the super talented Dr Debra Bartholomew who belongs to two parishes St Mary’s which was her original parish and Assumption in Maraval. Debra […]
By Michael Merritt, parish of St Charles Borromeo, Tunapuna In 2020, we celebrated Easter in a way we could never have thought. Now, in a new […]
Author/Counsellor, Miranda Dookran reviews Rediscover the Saints by Matthew Kelly In this book, Rediscover the Saints, the author Matthew Kelly challenges both you and me to […]
Today we feature a southern lass, the multi talented Djenessa Jean Baptiste who belongs to the parish of Point a Pierre. Djenessa is an Artist, an […]
A few months ago, I stepped onto the scale at the pharmacy. After a few seconds, that paper seemed to slide out of the machine and […]
By Danielle Boyke The words ‘give’ and ‘forgive’ are two simple words, but these are actions we are reluctant to do at times. There are various […]
By Lizzie Hernandez Pause! In this ever fast, never stopping, always connected life, we often don’t get to schedule in a pause. We don’t seem to […]
By Judy Mc Sween I decided to end 2020 by a taking a time out: time out to relax, reflect, reframe, and rejuvenate. The relaxation took […]
By Marsha Alleyne Oh, you must appreciate the joy of being who you are When you look up embrace the night Blue blankets laced with stars. […]
By Camille Mc Millan Rambharat Yes, it’s been an interesting year for all of us and we had way too much time on our hands. Seriously. […]
Happy New Year Ladies! We are back with our weekly Visio Divina experience! So many persons gave us positive feedback on their Visio experiences of 2020; […]
By Fr Donald Chambers “The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek” (Joseph Campbell, US professor of literature) Caves are naturally dark, scary, […]
Rio Claro parishioner Alicia Phillips-Sealy submitted this review of Rediscover the Saints by author Matthew Kelly, which was distributed to parishes during the Christmas season. ************************************************************* […]
Confession time!!! When I was young, everyone thought I would become a nun when I got older, even me. I spent some of my early years […]
By Lizzie Hernandez This morning, we started off walking later than usual but due to the time of year it was still very dark, eerily so. […]
By J’lane Perriera ‘Something’s missing in my life’. How many of us say this to ourselves, to friends or family. You are not quite sure what […]
By Camille Mc Milan Rambharat As I face Christmas 2020, my most enduring memory is of my mother as she prepares for her all-night baking, going […]
By Dr Francisca Allard “Parang is not a tune you know; parang is me, you, he and he and he and he … a parang is […]
Fr Michael Rennier We don’t have to choose and we can make a connection between these two legends. Today is the feast of St. Nicholas, which […]
Last week I sat down to write, but I couldn’t. There were so many thoughts and so many emotions that I found it difficult to focus […]
By Judy McSween “I am a Time Out Specialist” I was really looking forward to my travelling at the end of March, a mixture of work, birthday celebration and relaxation. The […]
Hey girlfriend, Join us every Thursday at 3 p.m. for Visio Divina! I hope you will find this to be a fun and inspirational journey to […]
By Camille Rambharat Mentorship is an important part of my life and every day I am reminded that parents are our first mentors. We mirror their […]
Hey girlfriend, Join us every Thursday at 3pm for Visio Divina! I hope you will find this to be a fun and inspirational journey to help […]
By Neil Parsanlal Ashanti died a horrible death at the hands of men who are sons, brothers, cousins, uncles, perhaps even fathers. She, like the 42 […]
Msgr Michael de Verteuil, Chair of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission continues a series of articles looking at some areas of our Eucharistic celebration. We communicate in […]
By Judy McSween “I think that I need some time away from everything—a few days by the beach, a few days in the country, somewhere where […]
World AIDS Day is an international observance on December 1. People around the world unite to show support for people living with HIV and to remember […]
By Camille Rambharat As I write I think about my grandmother, my first and most enduring image of a strong, forward-thinking woman. Strong, beautiful and classy, […]
BY STEPHANIE RATTAN A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing […]
In a Bloomberg article, Margaret Sanger was described as a “female trailblazer”. This is the opinion of those who see her as a saviour in the […]
By Sharina Gerald I see grace; I see mercy; and I see opportunity. This was the message I sent to my friends in the midst of […]
Advent gives us a perspective to look at life. We can get caught up in the cares of life, the busyness, that prevents us seeing beyond […]
-Fr Kizito Ameloko VC During this season of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of us have been affected in various ways. And from the many thoughts […]
The Catholic News has looked at the stressors of working from home and how mitigate them. Click here for PART 1 to this story In part […]
How is the working from home going? Has the novelty of sitting at home in your shorts or pyjamas doing work and eating and drinking at […]
By Fr Donald Chambers “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death” (Psalm 23: 4) As I listen to countless COVID-19 pandemic lockdown […]
By Jameke Brown, aspirant After experiencing the power of God through the Holy Spirit in 2010, I always felt a call to serve Him in a […]
Fr Paul Bousignac was ordained to the priesthood on Republic Day, September 24 by Archbishop Jason Gordon at the St Joseph RC Church, St Joseph. He […]
Ah, the casual conversations in married life. Me: When I die, I want to be cremated. Wife: What? Why? Me: I really don’t want to be […]
Contemplation is difficult for many people because they have not developed the discipline. There is even a “commercial mentality”, a busyness which has been brought into […]
1. To all the teachers, I have not heard of our being considered essential workers but indeed we are. 2. Teachers have always been very resourceful […]
A short reflection on the new academic year by Gregory Quan Kep, Acting Principal, St Benedict’s College “Behold I make all things new” taken from Revelation, […]
Fifteen-year-old Erin Newton recently participated in a ‘Hot Topics’ session on Euthanasia at the Shalimar Student Centre. The centre is run by the Prelature of Opus […]
The Jubilee Year 2000 was a turning point in time. Amidst glitter and fireworks a new century began. All over the world people were happy, smiling; […]
By Renee Smith God is there in the panic, He is with us now, and He will be with us always – Lois Mowday Rabey One […]
By Ottrisha Carter We live in a society in which a lot of brokenness exists. Whether we accept it or not, we’re all broken in some […]
-By Christine Mahon Second semi-lockdown, churches to be included, faithful making sure to attend the ‘last’ for how long? Nobody really knew. I was not disappointed. […]
The Catholic News continues to examine parenting areas during the pandemic. In this piece, psychologist Anna Maria Mora offers a perspective for parents and their children. […]
The Editor: It came to my attention recently that two pages of instructions/information concerning a visit to one’s home by five archangels has been circulating It […]
By Ottrisha Carter When we think of Jesus’ blood, we immediately associate the painful image of Jesus being crucified. We are able to visualise Jesus being […]
Steupsin’ and Segregation: We vex. But a contained and shock-absorbing kind of vex. Speculation, but nobody really to target for the blame, nobody to whine or […]
The Editor: Like most people, I had not been to Mass in more than three months when I recently had the opportunity to book a space […]
Hours turn to minutes and weeks turn to days whenever I’m near You. Darkness becomes light and despair becomes hope whenever I’m in Your presence. How […]
He who labours as he prays lifts his heart to God with his hands – St Benedict St Benedict’s motto ‘Ora et Labora’ (prayer and work) […]
By Renée Smith Email: comms.camsel@catholictt.org Is your faith life and worldly life separated online? How do you use your online presence to share your Christian beliefs […]
By Ottrisha Carter, student Without a doubt, the coronavirus pandemic has negatively affected the lives of students. While some students are struggling to adjust to online […]
On May 29, 2010 Fr Steve Ransome, a diocesan priest said ‘Yes’ to the priesthood. He shares his journey with us. I grew up in Maloney, […]
By Adéle Stowe St Francis of Assisi parish, Sangre Grande Isaiah 41:10 it says, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not […]
By Kristian Luces, Head Altar Server & Communications Team Leader at St Francis of Assisi parish, Sangre Grande Since March, our world has changed completely to […]
By Angelo Kurbanali, Content Creator, Archdiocesan Youth Commission You are there, involved in every aspect of my life, Keeping me sharper than the Last Supper’s knife. […]
By Terryck Torres, poet, Santa Rosa RC, Arima Every dark stormy night no matter how long Will always end with a rising sun The storm in […]
By Ray Anna Romero, 18 years old, student Is it time to live, Or is it time to die, Is it time to love, Or is […]
This life is not mine… Living in His grace is my gold mine. So many times, I could’ve died, I’m covered with His blood so I […]
By Adéle Stowe, St Francis of Assisi parish, Sangre Grande Isaiah 41:10 it says, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be […]
By Ottisha Carter Writer and current student for the Communications for the Archdiocese Specialist Training progamme (CAST). During the last couple of weeks, people have been […]
By Ottrisha Carter Over the last couple of weeks, many people have been asking themselves: ‘Where is God in all of this?’. This burning question was […]
by Raysha Purcell of St Benedict’s parish, La Romaine. My free will to attend Mass and to even serve as both a Lector and Choir member […]
By Lydia Singh, Santa Rosa parish, Arima. COVID-19 happened and sent the world and my world into disarray. It was as if I went to bed […]
If you don’t manage your eating, many persons may find themselves emerging on the heavier side of the scale after this quarantine is over. Registered Dietician […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp COVID-19 ‘s sudden intrusion brought anxiety and disruption to routines. Families are thrust together for extended periods and the […]
With schools being closed and most adults working from home these days, those of us who are parents are now with our children 24 hours a […]
Our Daily Bread The Our Daily Breaddevotional is read by millions of people around the world and is translated into more than 50 languages. Each month […]
By Renee Smith Growing up Christian, you probably were often told to lean on God during the good times as equally as during the bad. It […]
I’m sharing with you an account of how I completely lost my faith in God by praying in the wrong way. I was facing some severe […]
On February 26, 2020, Nicki Minaj told the young women at St Jude’s Home that she hid her teenage pregnancy. In a 2014 interview with the […]
Fear of the effects of the virus caused a rush to purchase food, and items to sanitise and clean for those who could. Unplanned spending whether […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 “Where are you along this journey of faith?” Archbishop Jason Gordon posed this question in his homily as he […]
Deuteronomy 31:8 The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do […]
We are at the midway point of the Lenten Season and with the uneasiness surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak many would have already been focusing on several […]
By Marsha Gomes-Mckie A couple of months ago, the priest, at the beginning of his sermon asked all couples to sit next to each other. There […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic drives us indoors to hunker down with loved ones, what better time to pick up a book. Brett Cassim of Metropolitan Book […]
Fr Dexter Brereton, CSSp offers some practical tips to guide behaviour during Carnival, bearing in mind that one cannot always simply look at actions and tell […]
There’s a reason people return to life after death. Copy editor Simone Delochan concludes her examination of near-death experiences with a look at the Catholic perspective. […]
Usually, when you’re ‘gone’, there really is no coming back. But there are those who’ve ‘died’ only to return to share their out of body experience. […]
By Simone Delochan I remember the photos of women brutally murdered in 2017, plastered on the front page of Sunday Guardian (January 7). The precedent continues… […]
By Simone Delochan It was a gruesome scene in the late afternoon. Female body parts were strewn in front of me and I couldn’t help but […]
It’s another rainy afternoon in Port of Spain with the typical goose-stepping over streams on the pavements, and mighty leaps (which inevitably fail) over rushing water […]
By Simone Delochan Every woman has been sexually harassed. Take a poll of the women in your workplace or among your friends, and I am sure […]