Caribbean Church

Diocese unveils new logo

BELIZE The Diocesan Administrator Fr Jordan Gongora announced the use of a new diocesan logo effective March 1, 2024 to replace Bishop Lawrence Nicasio’s episcopal logo […]

Georgetown celebrates 68th anniversary of establishment

GUYANA The 68th anniversary of the establishment of the Diocese of Georgetown was celebrated with a Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Brickdam Thursday, […]

Gang violence in Haiti has gone too far

Gang violence is not new in Haiti, but today has reached intolerable levels sparing no one, not even State and Church institutions, says the Director of […]

Archbishop: Lenten practices must not be for show, but ‘signs of a deeper reality’

BAHAMAS As the Lenten season got underway, Archbishop Patrick Pinder of Nassau said the Church was “very concerned about the level of lethal violence” in The […]

Bishop Alleyne marks 20th anniversary

GUYANA  Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown celebrated the 20th anniversary of his Episcopal Ordination January 30 with a 5 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral of […]

Love beyond words – Couples celebrate World Marriage Day

DOMINICA Hundreds of couples from across the Diocese of Roseau converged on the host parish Our Lady of Fair Haven, Roseau, February 4, for the tenth […]

Bishop offers challenging words for independence

GRENADA Grenadians gathered February 4 in a spirit of unity and faith for a special interreligious Service to commemorate the nation’s 50th anniversary of independence. The […]

AEC Youth Assembly returns

The Antilles Episcopal Conference Youth Assembly (AECYA) will be held in the Archdiocese of Castries, St Lucia July 17–28, 2025. In a release dated February 1, […]

St David’s students, staff satisfied with improved school

GRENADA The newly refurbished and expanded primary-level institution, St David’s Catholic School, was handed over during a ceremony on Thursday, January 4, at the school’s compound. […]

New Diocesan Pastoral Council appointed

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown convoked a new Diocesan Pastoral Council comprising ten members of the faithful from the diocese effective December 1, 2023. […]

St Lucia archbishop states his position on Fiducia Supplicans

Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire has made it clear that clergy in the Archdiocese of Castries and the Diocese of Roseau, Dominica are not permitted to bless any […]

Dominican sister chosen to lead

ST LUCIA Sister Marie Therese Clement OP recently assumed the esteemed international role of General Superior for the Dominican Missionaries of Our Lady of Deliverande. The […]

Bishop Nicasio laid to rest

BELIZE A Funeral Mass was held at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral in Belmopan on Tuesday, January 9 for Bishop Lawrence Nicasio of Belize City […]

Ricardo Drue left a trail

Antigua-born Soca artiste Ricardo Robert Barriteau Drue died on December 12, 2023. Fr Athanasius George Williams, Administrator of the Holy Family Cathedral in St John’s, Antigua […]

Hurricane-destroyed church rebuilt and dedicated, sign of renewed hope

BAHAMAS At the Dedication of the rebuilt Sts Mary and Andrew Church, Archbishop Patrick Pinder of Nassau assured faithful that in the rebuilding of this church, […]

Watch the negativity, says priest

DOMINICA Dominica has been “wrecked” with negative verbal comments throughout the year that have affected the very young unpatriotic minds. This was the view of Fr […]

Churches call for office of ombudsman’s re-instatement

JAMAICA As the political parties prepare for the local government election February 28, 2024, one church group is amplifying the call for the Office of the […]

Keep the faith

Bishop John Persaud weighs in on Guyana-Venezuela border dispute In a recent interview with Altos, Guyana-born Bishop John Persaud shared his perspective on the intensifying border […]

Guyana bishop urges gov’t, citizens to ‘stay awake’ on Essequibo tensions

By Kaelanne Jordan mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB delivered a poignant Advent message echoing the gospel’s call to “Stay awake” both in the external and internal […]

Charity walk for children’s home

BARBADOS The Diocese of Bridgetown hosted an inaugural 5K charity walk on Sunday, November 12 for the benefit of a children’s home. During a press conference […]

New Jesuit-run college opened

BELIZE A new university and science building was officially opened at the St John’s College Landivar Campus on October 6, 2023. The event started with the […]

Catholic school launches school bus fundraiser

JAMAICA Immaculate Conception High School, Jamaica’s top-performing all girls Catholic school, is not waiting for the Government to make good on a previously promised school-bus system […]

Independence: let’s celebrate but with concerns, says Church leader

DOMINICA As Dominica celebrated its 45th anniversary of political independence November 3 with the theme Annou sélébwé, (Let us celebrate), “the obvious question is, ‘What are […]

Concerns Rise Over OACPS-EU Agreement, Jamaica Withdraws from Signing

By Lara Pickford-Gordon Controversial provisions in the new Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and European Union agreement have prompted a call for postponement […]

Synod social media responses

PART FOUR From the Antilles Episcopal Conference While the Synodal Assembly progresses in Rome until October 29, 2023, there have been mixed responses. Based on the […]

Church damaged by Dorian to be rededicated

BAHAMAS The reconstructed Church of Sts Mary and Andrew, Treasure Cay, which was destroyed by Hurricane Dorian September 2019, is scheduled to be dedicated Sunday, November […]

Bishops call on people to form chain of prayers for freedom

HAITI “For about four years, our country has been experiencing one of the longest and deadliest socio-political and security crises in its entire history.” This is […]

First meeting of Latin American and Caribbean Church family life leaders

The Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council, known by the Spanish acronym CELAM (Consejo Episcopal Latinoamericano y Caribeno), hosted a meeting of clergy and laity involved […]

On the synodal journey: silence and prayer

From the Antilles Episcopal Conference Every meaningful journey necessitates long and short-term preparations. The Synod Assembly in Rome, a milestone on the Synodal journey from October […]

Meeting of CELAM

A meeting of Latin America and the Caribbean Episcopal Commissions for Family Ministry was held October 2-6 in Bogotá, Colombia hosted by The Latin American and […]

Live the synodal experience

PART TWO From the Antilles Episcopal Conference Q: What scripture passage suitably informs us about the Synod? Prayerfully and reverently read Luke 24:13–35, which recounts the […]

Synod: a new way

PART ONE From the Antilles Episcopal Conference Q: What is the Synod? Synod means the People of God (laity, clergy, religious) “walking together” (Communion and Participation) […]

Use retired teachers for Religious Knowledge class, says priest

ST LUCIA Fr Albert Smith says he would like to see the teaching of Religious Knowledge and Education return in schools. A LoopTT article said the […]

Christian council comments on electoral reform report

DOMINICA  The series of consultations to review the electoral reform report submitted by Sir Dennis Byron wrapped up Monday, August 28 with a meeting between State […]

Catechists as agents of a Synodal Church

In a heartfelt video message, Bishop John Persaud of Mandeville, Jamaica, Vice-President of the Antilles Episcopal Conference of bishops (AEC) and Chair of the AEC’s Commission […]

New college offers education, formation in Christian living

JAMAICA Two years after it started online classes, the Monsignor Gladstone Wilson College, Montego Bay’s second boys’ high school, opened its doors for face-to-face classes September […]

Tuition fees increase to help pay RC teachers, parents not pleased

JAMAICA Amid growing concerns over privately run schools increasing tuition fees for the academic year, some parents whose children attend Stella Maris Preparatory, a Catholic educational […]

Catholic school benefits from bank’s scholarships

BARBADOS Students of the St Patrick’s RC School will benefit, for at least five more years, from Michael Mansoor scholarships which are funded by CIBC FirstCaribbean […]

Exhumation explained to social media commentators: It’s Church tradition to bury bishop at cathedral

GUYANA In August, a post circulated on social media about the exhumation of the remains of Bishop Anthony Butler who died 120 years ago, from the […]

Parish, village community address water crisis

ANTIGUA Water security and water conservation are indeed among major priorities for Antigua. The government has invested significant resources to increase water availability. However, several small […]

A statement of gratitude from the Grenada pilgrims to World Youth Day

From Bishop Clyde Martin Harvey On behalf of the Diocese of St George’s-in-Grenada, I wish to thank all those persons in the Archdiocese of Port of […]

Archbishop celebrates 20 years episcopal ministry, recognises grandmother’s role

BAHAMAS ‘The Magnificat’ is an ecstasy of praise for the inestimable favour bestowed by God on the Virgin, for the mercies shown to Israel, and for […]

Don’t allow drug lords to operate with impunity, says priest

DOMINICA Fr Brancker John has issued a call to those responsible for law enforcement in the country to take charge and deal with the “drug lords […]

Religious heads contemplate Christian identity, international funding

ST LUCIA The St Lucia Christian Council found itself in a “contemplative” position regarding laws promoting homosexuality on the island, said a Loop St Lucia News […]

First time meeting for Conference of the Amazon

Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown, Fr Joel Thompson SJ and Marva Joy Hawksworth, an indigenous laywoman living in St Ignatius Village, Guyana were among the […]

No one should ever be too busy to stop to say thanks

BAHAMAS So said Archbishop Patrick Pinder of Nassau at the farewell Mass for Claudette Rolle, the outgoing director of Catholic education. Showing gratitude and appreciation in […]

Bishop exhumed

GUYANA The sacred remains of Bishop Anthony Gerard Butler who died in 1901 were exhumed and buried under the main altar of the Cathedral Crypt, the […]

Look out for our children – Archbishop

JAMAICA In lieu of various infractions against children, Archbishop Kenneth Richards of Kingston says the entire nation needs to be caring and loving of each other, […]

A call for national discussion on Carnival

ST LUCIA Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire of Castries is proposing a discussion on, ‘The way Forward for St Lucia Carnival’, one of the country’s biggest cultural and […]

Bishop: Pray for peace

ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Following the mass shooting incident July 19, Bishop Gerard County of Kingstown has announced that the Prayer for Peace for St […]

Rise, pick up your mat and Go! CFC 21ST Caribbean Conference

By Cheryl-Ann Mader Handmaid of the Lord, Couples for Christ, TT The hills were alive with sounds of music, praise, prayer, teachings, and thanksgiving as the […]

AEC welcomes newest bishop

GUADELOUPE The Catholic community of the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has a new bishop. Bishop-elect Philippe Guiougou was ordained the bishop of the Diocese of […]

Bishop labels allegations as calumny

GRENADA Bishop Clyde Harvey of St Georges-in-Grenada has responded to allegations published in The New Today that he has “only 5 months on the job”. The […]

Embracing our Caribbean identity

By Mark Howell-Paul I recently had the opportunity to participate in The Conference of Theology in the Caribbean Today (CTCT) which was held in Grenada June […]

Youth and Caribbean theology

By Stephanie Baldeosingh The Conference on Theology in the Caribbean Today (CTCT) 2023 took place in Grenada June 26 –30. A youth panel was held at […]

Roseau diocese celebrates family life

DOMINICA A highly successful and fruitful Family Life Symposium on Saturday, June 24 at the Goodwill Parish Hall brought the curtain down on the second hosting […]

Living in a world shaped by the pandemic

“And the waters gradually receded from the earth” (Gen 8:3, NRSV). “The crashing and receding waves of a tsunami engender both destruction and recreation as they […]

‘Alpha’ raising funds for new entrance

JAMAICA One of Jamaica’s “most famous educational institutions”, Convent of Mercy Academy “Alpha”, is now on a drive to raise Jam $14 million to design and […]

God is faithful, no matter what – Bishop

GRENADA Bishop Clyde Harvey of St Georges-in-Grenada opined there are many people who believe in God but not a God who is faithful and who is […]

Caritas donates wheelchairs to hospital

ST LUCIA The Archdiocese of Castries, through its Social Action Agency – Caritas Saint Lucia donated 45 wheelchairs valued at EC$5000 to the management of the […]

Gov’t to build more schools, looks to Church for support

JAMAICA Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is seeking to expand its partnership with the Church to build more schools in Jamaica. PM Holness […]

Bishop recovering well, returns home for ordination

BELIZE Bishop Lawrence Nicasio of Belize City and Belmopan has his doctor’s clearance to return for a “brief visit” to his home diocese since his departure […]

For a better future, children need active fathers

The following was published in the June 11 issue of Guyana’s Catholic Standard as its editorial. It was sourced from the US Catholic publication, Our Sunday […]

Regional media training programme concludes

Participants of the Communications for the Antilles Specialist Training (CAST) programme graduated May 20. The training commenced April 2022. At the graduation, participants presented their final […]

Religious Sisters, residents shaken but safe after fire destroys girls’ hostel

GUYANA Fr Joel Thompson SJ celebrated Holy Mass Friday, June 2, at St Therese Church, Karasabai, Region 9, for the girls and Ursuline Sisters of St […]

AEC Executive: Reflecting and moving forward

By Kaelanne Jordan mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Past President of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire of Castries, St Lucia has some advice for the new AEC […]

Mahdia fire victims remembered in prayer

GUYANA Guyanese across the country held candlelight vigils and prayers for the 19 children who perished in the fire at the Mahdia Secondary School female dormitory, […]

Pentecost and YOU

By Kaelanne Jordan mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Faithful will not come to the “fullness of our humanity” without the gifts of the Holy Spirit, said Bishop Clyde Harvey of […]

Bishop offers condolences to families of school fire victims in Guyana

Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown, Guyana has offered his deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the families of the 19 children who died in a […]

Integrity Commission’s independence must be preserved, says Churches’ council

JAMAICA The Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) says Jamaica must ensure that steps are taken to ensure that the Integrity Commission (IC) is protected from possible […]

Women, the Marian Principle, and the Synod process

The following commentary by Rev Mike James appeared in Guyana’s Catholic Standard, April 28 edition. It has been edited for length. Rev James is a permanent […]

Multisectoral approach needed to curb crime and violence

– AEC Bishops to CARICOM The Bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) have issued a statement on Crime and Violence in the Caribbean in response […]

Churches challenge citizens to get involved in constitutional reform

JAMAICA The Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) has called for all people of faith and those of goodwill to become effectively engaged in the process of […]

Donation to Mustard Seed Communities

JAMAICA Executive Director of Mustard Seed Communities, Darcy Tulloch-Williams’ face lit up with joy and appreciation as a team from the JN Foundation bearing gifts arrived […]

Stay under the cross

Bishop Karel Choennie of Paramaribo, Suriname tackled the issue of paedophilia in last Sunday’s diocesan weekly, Omhoog. The article was translated from Dutch to English and […]

At annual meeting, AEC bishops discuss scandals, crime, Haitian crisis

The Church must not now run away from the suffering that has been caused by sex abuse scandals. By feeling the pain of the victims, the […]

Church in St Lucia praised for peace walk

St Lucia’s Minister for Ecclesiastical Affairs Joachim Henry has offered commendation to the Catholic Church there, for lending its voice and throwing its weight and support […]

Aruba hosts bishops’ annual meeting

Archbishop Jason Gordon is currently overseas. He joined his brother bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) for their Annual Plenary Meeting (APM) – the first […]

New Chancellor for Bridgetown

Fr Charles Dominique is the new Chancellor of the Diocese of Bridgetown. He replaces attorney-at-law Glenda Medford who recently retired from the post after seven dedicated […]

As crime escalates, St Lucia Catholics hold march for peace

Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire of Castries called on all St Lucians to join in a “prayerful battle” Sunday, April 16, Divine Mercy Sunday for a prayerful march […]

Be active witnesses of Jesus’ life-giving presence in the world

Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown has given the following Easter message via the Catholic Standard publication: My Easter greeting to all the faithful and to […]

Guadeloupe: New bishop appointed

The Catholic community of the French Caribbean of Guadeloupe will have a new bishop. Pope Francis appointed Fr Philippe Guiougou as the new Bishop of the […]

Mask wearing is personal choice

Bishop updates diocesan Covid-19 guidelines GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown has issued updated Covid-19 guidelines for churches. He has recommended that the use of […]

Faithful encouraged to get ‘back to basics’ at Lenten Revival

DOMINICA Our Lady of Assumption parish successfully hosted its Lenten Revival from March 6–8 at the Philip Marcellin Grounds in Vieux-Fort. The theme Back to Basics […]

Hats off march’ to promote literacy

ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES St Mary’s RC School kickstarted Literacy Week with the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Band as students tipped their […]

Diocese launches podcast to communicate the faith

BELIZE The Diocese of Belize City–Belmopan launched its first Catholic Diocesan podcast, ‘bzdiocese’, on Ash Wednesday, the time of new commitment to one’s faith. A February […]

Spiritual renewal, fellowship at Lenten Mission 2023

BAHAMAS Hundreds of Catholics came together to renew and recharge their faith at the Archdiocese of  Nassau’s first in-person city-wide Lenten Mission under the theme Walking […]

Bishop Alleyne: dialogue with LGBT community, repeal anti-sodomy law

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown has joined Pope Francis in calling for the decriminalisation of homosexuality, saying that while it is a “human condition”, […]

St Lucia needs prayer, healing to redress crime situation, moral crisis

By Kaelanne Jordan mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire of Castries, St Lucia has vehemently denounced the “senseless” killings which took place in the town of Vieux Fort, […]

More than 300 confirmed in village communities

GUYANA Parishioners gathered for the blessing and inauguration of the newly constructed St Joseph’s presbytery in Kurukabaru, North Pakaraimas mountains, Sunday, February 5. Holy Mass was […]

Catholic school receives supplies

JAMAICA Icons of Annotto Bay, a local charity with extended reach to the United States, donated supplies to two recipient groups February 21 in the St […]

Students in need receive snack packages

JAMAICA “Timely” was the immediate response from Garvin Atkinson, principal of Chetwood Memorial Primary School in St James, after receiving snack packages for his students from […]

Do it God’s way’

Advice to new Kingston Archdiocese priest JAMAICA “Try to avoid, like Frank Sinatra said, ‘I did it my way’….no, do it God’s way.” Archbishop Kenneth Richards […]

Retreats, Bible studies planned for new convent

GUYANA The Sisters of the Servants of the Lord had the Blessing and Opening of their new convent Sunday, January 29 in Charity, Essequibo Coast. Bishop […]

Clergy discuss emerging family issues at annual conference

ST LUCIA At the Association of Diocesan Clergy of the Province of Castries, head of the Commission on the Laity and Family Life of the Antilles […]

Diocesan medical centre receives breathing equipment

JAMAICA Good Shepherd Foundation Medical Centre, the healthcare arm of the Diocese of Montego Bay, received six nebulisers to aid their mission in caring for children […]

Bishop: churches, countries must address ‘scars of slavery’

SURINAME As Caribbean community nations move to maintain the pressure on Europe to atone for the sins of slavery and pay reparations for the wealth they […]

Bishop: deep spiritual base to counter school-related violence

GRENADA Education cannot take place in a context of violence or warfare. So said Bishop Clyde Harvey of St Georges-in-Grenada in a January 16 statement on […]

Parents urged to lay solid foundation for their children

JAMAICA Archbishop Kenneth Richards of Kingston is urging parents to desist from pampering their children as he believes this could leave them less willing to conform […]

Bishop urges faithful to make a game plan for 2023

BARBADOS Make a plan for 2023 and commit to deepening your faith. That was the advice from Bishop Neil Scantlebury of Bridgetown as he delivered the […]

Archbishop: legal professionals vital, must care for people seeking justice

BAHAMAS Archbishop Patrick Pinder of Nassau has reminded members of the judiciary and the legal profession that their judicial activity must be activated by care for […]

Raise consciousness to move forward in 2023

GRENADA Bishop Clyde Harvey of St Georges-in-Grenada believes that 2023 offers the perspective that persons can continue the dreams of cultural icons such as Trinidadians Hazel […]

Cardinal Felix hospitalised with Covid

Dioceses of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) have been asked to pray for the full recovery of Cardinal Kelvin Felix who has been hospitalised with Covid. […]

As seen in 2022  – Caribbean Church

As the new year begins, The Catholic News recaps some of the news highlights from the wider Caribbean Church in 2022. Celebrations Sr Marlene of Our […]

AEC on the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Statement issued December 31, 2022 that was to be read at churches and chapels at the New Year’s Vigil & New Year’s Day Masses throughout the […]

Archbishop uses Advent message to address crime situation

ST LUCIA As Christians prepare for the coming of the Prince of Peace at Christmas, Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire of Castries urged faithful to strive to be […]

Bishop Dickson: small in stature but ‘a giant of a man’

BARBADOS Bishop Emeritus Anthony ‘Tony’ Hampden Dickson was the only true prophet among all the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) bishops, a prophet who dared to speak […]

Work towards oneness – Archbishop

DOMINICA As the Commonwealth of Dominica celebrated 44 years of independence Thursday, November 3, the Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese of Roseau Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire of […]

New Office established to protect minors, vulnerable adults

BAHAMAS Archbishop Patrick Pinder of Nassau has announced the establishment of the Office of Safe Environments (OSE) and the relaunch of the VIRTUS programme in the […]

Bishop institutes women acolytes

JAMAICA History was made at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Brown’s Town, St Ann Parish Saturday, October 22, as two notable events took place. Two women […]

Conversion is not a predictable path

By Lara Pickford-Gordon, snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org There are people with no interest in matters of faith who suddenly think of practising faith and even become fervent about it. […]

New priest for Mustard Seed

JAMAICA Mustard Seed Communities (MSC) celebrated the ordination of Fr Ernest Chikwata at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity in Kingston, Jamaica, September 8. The […]

Onslaught against family life

BARBADOS “The sneak attack on our children.” This is exactly how Bishop Neil Scantlebury of Bridgetown, Barbados described the controversial “pre-test survey” on Computer Science administered […]

Regional security means protecting God’s people, says Bishop

GRENADA “Security must mean more than arms and ammunition.” So said Bishop Clyde Harvey of St Georges-in-Grenada in his homily for the Regional Security System’s (RSS) […]

Long-serving Carmelite passes away

GUYANA Corpus Christi Carmelite Sister Angela Teresa Bacchus of the Child Jesus passed away at the Corpus Christi Carmelite Convent in Grand Anse, St George, Grenada, […]

Churches partner with government to promote restorative justice

JAMAICA The Ministry of Justice recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to form a partnership with churches, aimed at training church leaders and their congregants […]

Concerns over Barbados pre-test survey for children

“It should not have happened…you don’t do that with young children without parental consent.” This was the view of clinical psychologist Alicia Hoyte in response to […]

Pregnancy centre gifted with baby items

BELIZE In mid-August, the Seed of Life Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) at #9 Guadalupe Street, Belize City was gifted with a donation of “a beautiful, much […]

Let Christ’s light shine – bishop’s message for independence

BELIZE As Belize approached 41 years of independence September 21, Bishop Lawrence Nicasio, in a message to faithful September 9, urged citizens to thank Almighty God […]

National development must involve civil society, churches 

GUYANA Despite some previous criticism that may have suggested the contrary, President Irfaan Ali assured representatives of the Civil Society Forum (CSF) that civil society’s involvement […]

Churches comment on fundraising raffles

JAMAICA Church leaders are expressing strong disapproval and admonishment of their colleagues who host raffles to raise funds, arguing that it is a subtle form of […]

Diocese hosts successful youth festival

SURINAME Women of the Diocese of Paramaribo were the main organisers of a three-day youth festival September 9–11 in Asewa Otono, Paramaribo under the theme Share […]

Bishop: integral human development a ‘tall order’

Chair of the Commission for Promoting Integral Human Development (Justice and Peace, Migration and Tourism, Health Care, Unemployment and Care for the Earth), Bishop Francis Alleyne […]

Archdiocese expresses sadness at child’s death at church playground

BAHAMAS The Archdiocese of Nassau has extended condolences to the family of a girl who died after a swing set fell on her at a church […]

Marian image installed in Montego Bay cathedral

JAMAICA Last August, the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Jamaica permanently installed the image of Our Lady of Altagracia in one of the walls of […]

Caribbean catechists meet Pope at international congress

A hand-painted priest’s stole featuring the flags of all the nations comprising the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) was presented to Pope Francis during an audience with […]

Integral human development is like a symphony

By Kaelanne Jordan mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Webinars, such as the Antilles Episcopal Conference’s (AEC) ‘Introduction to Integral Human Development’ (IHD) can become part of the efforts by the […]

Bishop’s message for Catechetical Month

This year, the Church will celebrate Catechetical Sunday on September 18 under the theme This is my body given for you (Lk 22:19). The Bishops of […]

AEC to host webinar on Integral Human Development

The Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) Commission for Integral Human Development will be hosting its first webinar on Wednesday, September 7 at 6 p.m. Some may be […]

Montego Bay cathedral needs restoration

JAMAICA The Diocese of Montego Bay is seeking the help of the private sector in raising JA$200 million to restore the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. Bishop Burchell […]

Bishop comments on ‘Harbour Master’ incident involving athlete

GRENADA Bishop Clyde Harvey of St Georges-in-Grenada has spoken out on the incident that took place in Grenada on board the Harbour Master vessel August 10 […]

Bishop recovering from surgery

BELIZE Bishop Lawrence Nicasio is currently recovering from surgery at Regina Cleri, a home for retired priests in the Archdiocese of St Louis, Missouri following surgery […]

International efforts needed to deal with causes for risky migration

BAHAMAS Archbishop Patrick Pinder of Nassau reacted with sadness at the news of a boat carrying migrants from Haiti capsizing off the coast of the Bahamas […]

Work on old presbytery begins, architecture to be preserved

GUYANA The long-awaited refurbishment of the presbytery of Our Lady of Fatima Church began mid-July. The rotted exterior wooden walls facing the church have been removed […]

Archbishop to new priest… ‘lead by faith, not by feelings’

JAMAICA The Archdiocese of Kingston, Jamaica was strengthened July 10 with the ordination of a son of the soil, Deacon Ricardo Perkins SJ to the priesthood. […]

Learnings from Synod process, bishops discuss next steps

‘Let’s talk about the Synod Synthesis’ was the topic of discussion for the Antilles Episcopal Conference’s (AEC) live Facebook conversation July 8. The session was moderated […]

New Jesuit priest ordained

GUYANA There was great joy on Friday, June 24 – the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus – as a large number of people […]

Christian churches body congratulates new PM, government

GRENADA The Conference of Churches in Grenada (CCG) congratulated the people of Grenada “on the mature way in which we have exercised our democratic rights to […]

Bishop Harvey is new chair of ecumenical body

GRENADA The Conference of Churches in Grenada (CCG) elected new officers during its 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the St Andrew’s Kirk Presbyterian Church, Tuesday, […]

Archbishop Malzaire receives pallium

Metropolitan Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire of Castries, St Lucia was among the 44 archbishops from 32 countries to receive their individual pallium at the June 29 Mass […]

Bank presents Mansoor Scholarship funds to Bishop

BARBADOS When former Executive Chairman of CIBC FirstCaribbean, Michael Mansoor passed away in 2014, the bank he helped found in 2002 and led until his retirement […]

First Haitian Cardinal injured in accident

HAITI Cardinal Chibly Langlois, 63, bishop of Cayes in Haiti, was the victim of a serious traffic accident on June 8, 2022 on a national road […]

Keep election campaign standard high, says Bishop

GRENADA With campaigning activities moving into full gear following the announcement by Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell that Grenadians will go to the polls on June […]

Stop and listen to God’s voice

BARBADOS Life is so “deafening and noisy” at times that God is not heard: “…sometimes there’s this soft, gentle voice. Do we listen, do we hear? […]

Diocesan clergy association meets

The 36th annual conference of the Diocesan Clergy of the Province of Castries finally took place after a two-year delay due to Covid-19, in the Diocese […]

Family love is a way of life – Bishop

BELIZE As in every June, the Diocese of Belize and Belmopan will celebrate Family Month in preparation for the World Meeting of Families, June 22–26. In […]

First Kalinago becomes a Cluny Sister

DOMINICA On Friday, May 13, at 10 a.m., the Diocese of Roseau and the Kalinago community rejoiced that one of their very own made forever vows […]

Attack at church, Archdiocese calls for action

ST LUCIA The Archdiocese of Castries has condemned a May 8 attack at the Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Vieux Fort, where a man […]

Bishop: The Resurrection gives us second chances

BARBADOS Bishop Neil Scantlebury of Bridgetown has issued this Easter message to faithful: Dear Brothers and Sisters: Jesus Christ is risen indeed, Alleluia, Alleluia! The Resurrection […]

Bishops told to build relationship with people – heart of synodal journey

Catholic bishops of English, Dutch and French-speaking Caribbean dioceses and archdioceses recently held their Annual Plenary Meeting. The following report was submitted by the AEC Secretariat. […]

Virtual Sunday Masses should end, says new Archbishop

ST LUCIA – Newly installed Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire of Castries has called for all virtual Masses be discontinued in the Archdiocese. In a letter to faithful, […]

Easter glory fosters life, new connections

GUYANA – Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown has given the following Easter message: The first verse of one of our Easter hymns (#71) runs: Easter […]

St Lucia Church celebrates its new archbishop

– Metropolitan Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire installed By Kaelanne Jordan mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org In a poignant display of authority to his successor, Archbishop Emeritus Robert Rivas OP removed and […]

Bishops support transforming education system

JAMAICA — The Catholic Church, “with its significant involvement in education at every level”, welcomed the publication of the Patterson Report and its frank assessment of […]

RC priest against legalising marijuana

BELIZE — Fr John Robinson from the Mount Carmel parish located in the Cayo district issued a pre-recorded statement last month warning that legalisation of the […]

Conversations on domestic violence, marital rape ‘necessary’ – Archbishop

BAHAMAS — Archbishop Patrick Pinder of Nassau expressed support for criminalising marital rape, noting that forced sexual activity within a marriage is a “distortion” of the […]

Diocesan youth have a new centre

ANTIGUA — On Sunday, February 27, Bishop Robert Llanos of St John’s-Basseterre blessed and opened the St Lwanga Diocesan Youth Center at Stapleton Lane, St John’s, […]

The importance of Catholic Engaged Encounter

The family is the most basic unit of the human society, and as such, it requires particular attention by the Christian community so it can carry […]

Reflect on the ‘tear garment’ event in our lives

GUYANA— Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB has given the following Lenten message: “Let your hearts be broken, not your garments torn, turn to the Lord your God […]

US charity continues work with diocese post Hurricane Maria

DOMINICA— Archbishop Elect Gabriel Malzaire of Castries, St Lucia visited Food For The Poor’s (FFTP) Coconut Creek, Florida headquarters February 18, and met with its leadership […]

Caribbean affected by Russian invasion of Ukraine – AEC President

The hearts of the Caribbean people “are broken and wounded” as we learn of the invasion of the vulnerable sovereign state of the Ukrainian People’s Republic […]

New Cayenne bishop’s motto: ‘Fear not, but believe’

The solemn celebration of the episcopal ordination of Fr Alain Ransay as Bishop of Cayenne was well attended with just over 1000 participants gathered at the […]

Caribbean dioceses share on Synod progress

The Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) hosted a virtual meeting on the Synod journey February 12, giving representatives from each country the opportunity to share about their […]

A run for Christian unity

BELIZE— The ‘5K for Unity in Christ’ occurred during the week of prayer for Christian unity. In the well-attended and joyful family event held on January […]

New St Gerard’s church opens in capital

HAITI— Sunday January 9, 2022 will be forever remembered in the hearts of parishioners and the annals of the congregation as a day of the inauguration […]

Archbishop-elect Malzaire says ‘WORK TO BE DONE’

By Kaelanne Jordan mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org On the heels of his appointment as Metropolitan Archbishop of Castries, St Lucia, Friday, February 11, Archbishop-elect Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau has […]

New archbishop appointed, St Lucia Church thrilled

The Church in St Lucia is celebrating Pope Francis’ appointment of Bishop Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau as the new Metropolitan Archbishop of Castries, St Lucia. “The […]

Bishop Malzaire appointed Archbishop of Castries

Bishop Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau is returning to his homeland as the new Metropolitan Archbishop of Castries, St Lucia. A press release from the Chancery, Archdiocese […]

Assist migrants, says Archbishop

BAHAMAS As the chances of survival for several dozen migrants lost in the Florida Straits waned on Wednesday, January 26, Archbishop Patrick Pinder of Nassau lamented […]

Archbishop uses culture to communicate, evangelise

JAMAICA Archbishop Kenneth Richards of Kingston is certainly not averse to having fun. But it is clear that he balances this with his mission, which is […]

AEC congratulates, welcomes new French Guiana bishop

The President of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) has extended congratulations to the newly ordained Bishop Alain Ransay of Cayenne, French Guiana. Bishop Ransay was ordained […]

CAST 2021 grads told to enhance Church’s communications

By Kaelanne Jordan   Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twenty-one participants from the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) region were presented certificates of completion at their 6 p.m. graduation ceremony—albeit virtually— […]

Presentation Brothers College celebrates 75th anniversary

GRENADA Presentation Brothers College (PBC), located at Old Fort, St George’s, was rededicated on January 21 to begin its 75th anniversary celebrations. The school was established […]

Diocesan fiscal officers meet virtually

BAHAMAS In his welcome address to officers and members of the Conference of Antilles Diocesan Fiscal Officers (CADFO), Archbishop Patrick Pinder of Nassau, and Episcopal Moderator […]

Clergy on retreat, encouraged to minister to each other

MARTINIQUE The clergy of the Archdiocese of St Pierre and Fort de France gathered January 10 to 14 at the Foyer de Charité in Trinité with […]

Final vows in Grenada

Sr Roxanne Mary Neckles made her Final Profession of Religious Vows to the Sisters of The Sorrowful Mother (SSM) on January 6 before General Superior Sr […]

Put God at the centre and make 2022 an awesome year

BARBADOS In his New Year’s message to faithful, Bishop Neil Scantlebury of Bridgetown called on citizens to give God thanks for all the blessings, even the […]

Bishop offers new year advice to parents, workers, teachers

DOMINICA “It is one thing to be what we are from God’s perspective, but it is yet another thing to believe what God sees in us […]

Archbishop remixes Bounty Killer’s song

JAMAICA Archbishop Kenneth Richards of Kingston remixed dancehall artist Bounty Killer’s ‘Miss Ivy Last Son’ (Run come up inna me Magnum bwoy), replacing the violent imagery […]

Bishop: Renew relationship with God to renew society

JAMAICA Bishop John Persaud has observed that the isolation from Covid-19 has brought home the “simple fact”, that although we may have access to sunlight, rain, […]

Bishops call for an end to crises

HAITI The Episcopal Conference of Haiti (ECH) has expressed concern at the ongoing economic, political and security crisis in the French-speaking Caribbean Community (Caricom) country, calling […]

Become more like Christ

GUYANA In his Christmas message to the diocese, Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown has called on faithful “to pray for increase, expansiveness, growth, blossoming and […]

Priests call for justice, freedom, peace to reign

A group of Catholic Cuban priests signed a letter addressed to the Cuban authorities urging them not to use violence against a planned November 15 march […]

 French Guiana to get new bishop

Pope Francis has appointed Fr Alain Ransay of Martinique to be the new Bishop of the diocese of Cayenne, French Guiana. A date for the episcopal […]

Dream about the Church we are called to be

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB has given the following message for the Season of Advent: “… to inspire people to dream about the Church we are […]

RC Bishop on B’dos becoming a Republic: “Excellent opportunity to build”

Barbados marked its 55th anniversary of independence from Britain November 30, with the added significance of transitioning from a constitutional monarchy to a Republic after 400 […]

Count your blessings –Bishop on 46th Independence Day

SURINAME Bishop Karel Choennie of Paramaribo asserted that citizens should count their blessings and ask themselves how they can make the self-sacrificing love come true in […]

Bilingual programme provides model for education

GUYANA A bilingual education programme created by the Diocese of Georgetown has caught the eye of the Guyanese government as a potential model for its national […]

Painting for Synod 2021–2023

BELIZE Bishop Lawrence Nicasio (left) and seminarians stand near a painting done to commemorate the start of the Synod 2021–2023 process at the opening Mass on […]

Convent under construction

GUYANA A new convent is under construction for the Servant of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara Sisters (SSVM) in Charity, Essequibo Coast. The Sisters […]

New cloak for the Cirío

SURINAME Cirío de Nazaré, the patron saint of Belém and the state of Pará in Brazil, is celebrated in a grand manner every year on the […]

New Jesuit deacon inspired by Laudato Si’

GUYANA Guyanese Jesuit, Joel Thompson SJ, was ordained to the transitional diaconate in Berkeley, California, USA, on October 23 along with eight of his Jesuit classmates. […]

Church in the eye of the kidnapping storm

HAITI Although it’s not public knowledge whether a ransom was ever paid to a Haitian gang for the release of a group of people including six […]

Catholic Standard Editor remembered for his constancy

GUYANA The funeral service for Colin Anthony Smith, Editor of Catholic Standard, took place Friday, October 22 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Brickdam. The […]

‘Young people want to be listened to’

– AEC President, youth leaders discuss Synod 2021–2023 Why a synod on synodality? “This is a very interesting question, and I’m sure it is a question […]

The disconnections and connections of the pandemic CTCT November conference launched

By Ottrisha Carter Are you thinking about registering for the upcoming virtual biennial Conference on Theology in the Caribbean Today (CTCT)? You should be! CTCT hosted […]

New book highlights Church’s work in building Belmopan

BELIZE Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral in Belmopan launched a comprehensive book of its 50-year history in Belmopan, and the growth of Belmopan as the newest […]

Biblical Federation holds virtual Encounter on Synodality

To mark both the Feast of St Jerome and the closing of the Month of the Bible, FEBIC LAC (Federacion Biblica Latino Americana y Caribena)—The Biblical […]

Catholic agencies continue to help Haiti in aftermath of earthquake

HAITI Almost two months after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake and a hurricane compounded Haiti’s woes, Catholic aid agencies are struggling to help get people back on their […]

In times of crisis, people need to pray and come together – Bishop

DOMINICA On the Feast of Our Lady of La Salette, Sunday, September 19, Bishop Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau began his reflection by describing our Blessed Lady […]

Religious leaders speak on pandemic, vaccines

ANTIGUA Bishop Robert Llanos of St John’s-Basseterre is countering the banter that the Covid-19 vaccine is the “mark of the beast”. He maintains that the passage […]

Diocese celebrates Bible Month

DOMINICA With the slogan, September is Bible Month, the Diocese of Roseau launched a series of instructions on the Bible to encourage the people of God […]

Children’s Home thankful for sizeable donation

ST LUCIA The Ministry of External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs has facilitated “a sizeable monetary contribution” to the Holy Family Children’s Home […]

Bishop addresses Covid-19 outbreak at diocesan senior citizens’ homes

GRENADA Bishop Clyde Harvey of St George’s-in-Grenada has issued a statement, September 14, concerning the Covid-19 situation at the senior citizens’ homes, which are part of […]

Bishop Harvey comments on Minaj’s tweet

Bishop Clyde Harvey of St Georges-in-Grenada has cautioned that entertainers can wield more influence than government officials and the use of reason alone is not enough […]

Churches closed in solidarity with unvaccinated members

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown has announced that beginning Friday, September 10, churches will be closed for public worship until further notice in solidarity […]

Christian leaders concerned about rising Covid-19 cases

GRENADA The Conference of Churches in Grenada (CCG) joined the rest of the nation in expressing concern for the country as the Covid-19 crisis has entered […]

National Day of Prayer for God’s mercy

DOMINICA As Dominica is currently experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases, with a reported 1,998 total cases and 5 deaths as of September 7, a National […]

Pope sends aid to Haiti

Pope Francis will be sending nearly a quarter of a million dollars (US) to help people in Haiti, who are struggling in the aftermath of a […]

Jesuits launch film project on historic churches

GUYANA As one way of helping the wider community to better know and see the Catholic church in Guyana, the Jesuits in Guyana (SJ Communications) have […]

Orphanage celebrates 170th anniversary

GUYANA On July 2, 1847, less than 50 years after the country had been ceded to the British and barely nine years after the abolition of […]

Resurrection Prayer Garden opened

DOMINICA Several parishioners in St Luke devoted their time, talent, and treasure in preparation for the opening of the Resurrection Prayer Garden on August 7. The […]

Special collection for Haiti

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown has appealed to citizens to “stretch a hand for Haiti” following the 7.2 magnitude earthquake August 14, which caused […]

New priest remembers spiritual father at ordination

ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES The ordination of Nigeria-born Rev Peter Emmanuel as priest of the Kingstown diocese was likened to a “gift” to the diocese […]

Christian Council calls on leaders to avoid ‘incendiary language’

ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES The St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Christian Council says they are “concerned” about the recent development reported in the media […]

Bishop Persaud for annual Mass

GUYANA Organisers of what is known as the annual ‘Guyanese New York Mass’ which is held in New York, USA are planning to hold the event […]

My Caribbean School for Catholic Communications experience

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 […]

Learning to sync or swim

Youth interns Brianne Gomes and Joshua Britto, both 19, share their experience of the 2021 Caribbean School for Catholic Communications (August 2–7). Following is Britto’s perspective. […]

Seminary planted seeds of hope, faith, and love

Beloved Catholic Faithful, On behalf of the bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference, I congratulate the Seminary of St John Vianney and the Uganda Martyrs as […]

Vaccination: An act of love – Bishop

DOMINICA Being vaccinated against the coronavirus in the context of today’s pandemic is tantamount to an act of love of self and love of neighbour. So […]

Don’t go down path to legalise marijuana – Churches tell gov’t

BELIZE The Council of Churches in Belize issued a media statement late July on an important matter for the nation–the legalisation of marijuana. The release stated […]

Priest expelled in 1980s dies in homeland

GUYANA Fr Patrick ‘Paddy’ Connors SJ died peacefully at around 8.30 p.m. on Friday, July 2 in the St Wilfrid’s community house in Preston, England. His […]

Internat Sainte Madelaine – hope in Haiti

Haiti has been in the news recently, unfortunately not for good reason. But here’s a sign of hope from the HaiT&T Foundation. The proverb found in […]

Christian group calls for continued protests

CUBA The Christian Liberation Movement in Cuba has called on people to continue to pressure communist authorities to hold a general election. The country has seen […]

Fr Paul celebrates 25 years a priest

GUYANA Fr Paul Martin SJ celebrated his 25th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood July 13 with Mass at the Missionaries of Charity home in Houston, […]

Historic church reopens

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown welcomed back church goers Sunday, July 11, as he reopened the 96-year-old church of Our Lady of Peace at […]

Diocese mourns sudden death of ‘Fr Jacky’

DOMINICA Bishop Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau has sent his condolences to the parish communities served by Fr Jean-Jacques Merilan CSsR. ‘Fr Jacky’, as he was known, […]

Parishes told to be prepared for hurricane season

GRENADA “Well folks, you know how we does operate— pray like mad and hopefully that too will pass—but are we prepared?” Bishop Clyde Harvey of St […]

Pope expresses closeness with Cuban people

CUBA VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis expressed his closeness to the people of Cuba after protests erupted on the island nation. In his first public […]

Archbishop Rivas expresses gratitude for golden jubilee of priesthood

ST LUCIA At age 75, Archbishop Robert Rivas OP of Castries asserts he has reached the milestone of gratitude. He described his tenure as Archbishop in […]

AEC bishops express support, solidarity to Haitian people

The Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) has expressed its “prayerful support and solidarity” to the people of Haiti. The English-, Dutch-, and French-speaking Caribbean bishops also hoped […]

Caribbean theologians continue their mission during pandemic

As the Conference on Theology in the Caribbean Today (CTCT) prepares for its 27th conference this year, the Catholic News will feature various aspects of this […]

Bishop on vaccines: trust in God’s gift of science

BELIZE Bishop Lawrence Nicasio of Belize City, Belmopan took his first dose of the Covid-19 AstraZeneca vaccine March 29 and his second dose in June. “We […]

Diocesan office offers English classes for migrant children

GUYANA For the past few years, the Georgetown Diocese has been providing free English language classes to migrants. With the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic last […]

Being sorry for Haiti must become deeds of justice and love – Bishop Harvey

“God weeps over His Haitian people.” So said Bishop Clyde Harvey of St George’s-in-Grenada as he publicly commented on the July 7 assassination of Haiti’s President […]

New executive of Antilles Canon Law Society elected

The following is an excerpt from Msgr Palud’s first correspondence to the members of the Society: We have many challenges to meet. I would envision our […]

St Joseph Mercy Hospital opens new chapel, pharmacy

GUYANA Following the catastrophic fire which destroyed large sections of the St Joseph Mercy Hospital in Georgetown in 2010, the authorities there have been focused on […]

Don’t settle for being just a ‘good priest’ – Bishop Scantlebury

As Deacons Omaris Valmond and Moses Kabuga Gikandi were consecrated priests for the Bridgetown diocese Saturday, July 3, ordaining prelate Bishop Neil Scantlebury stressed, “it is […]

New priest, deacon ordained

BELIZE Bishop Lawrence Nicasio of Belize City, Belmopan ordained Rev Marcos Rodriguez to the priesthood on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday, June […]

Mandeville bishop works on building relationships with people

JAMAICA Since being ordained September 19, 2020, and assuming duties as Bishop of Mandeville in the midst of a global pandemic, Bishop John Persaud is sharing […]

Church in Latin America, Caribbean meet to discuss ongoing challenges

The first Ecclesial Assembly of Latin America and the Caribbean will take place November 21 to 28, 2021 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe […]

AEC Pres to new bishop: The people expect you to be ‘real, truthful, transparent’

BARBADOS In extending congratulations to Bishop Neil Scantlebury on his elevation to the episcopacy, the President of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) asserted that the confidence […]

Diocese of Bridgetown, Barbados welcomes first local bishop

Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Fr Neil Sebastian Scantlebury’s election as bishop of Bridgetown on December 28, 2020, Feast of Holy Innocents, came at a time when […]

‘Vincentians’ continue their calling, to help those in need

How is the Church continuing to help those most in need during the lockdowns in the pandemic? Senior writer Lara Pickford-Gordon found out and reports. “It […]

Vaccination ‘is in best interest of all the people’

GRENADA Delivering a homily at the Catholic church in Mt Parnassus, St George late May, Bishop Clyde Harvey of St George’s-in-Grenada said the situation with the […]

Cathedral parishioners in outreach

While the eyes of the world are on the victims of the recent volcanic eruption in St Vincent and the Grenadines, the Diocese of Kingstown asserted […]

Guyana: Ignatian year begins

The Jesuit priests stationed at the church of St Ignatius, in St Ignatius, Central Rupununi, celebrated a special Mass on May 23 (Pentecost Sunday) to mark […]

Live the mystery of the Ascension

GUYANA Parishioners of the Church of the Ascension in New Amsterdam, Berbice gathered under strict Covid-19 protocols to celebrate the conclusion of the Easter celebration and […]

Bishop Riocreux retires

GUADELOUPE Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Jean-Yves Riocreux of Basse-Terre and Pointe-à-Pitre on Thursday, May 13 as he has reached the age limit […]

Bridgetown diocese prepares for new bishop

BARBADOS Bishop-elect Neil Sebastian Scantlebury will be ordained as the fourth Bishop of Bridgetown, Barbados June 11, the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, […]

New priest, deacon in June

BELIZE Saturday, May 15 marked the end of Deacon Marcos Rodriguez’s eight years of studies required by Canon Law to be ordained to the Order of […]

T&T locals send aid to Kingstown diocese

Three containers filled with items were sent to St Vincent in early May to help those affected by the volcanic eruption. From April 15, citizens were […]

Missionary discipleship is key pastoral initiative

ANTIGUA Like any other country in the world, the Diocese of St John’s-Basseterre has experienced some measure of government implemented lockdown to fight COVID-19. While there […]

Marian grotto erected at cathedral

Antigua An idea that started one year ago has now come to fruition. The Holy Family Cathedral Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes became a reality […]

Archdiocese seeks to assist Haitian refugees

BAHAMAS St Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Marsh Harbor, on Abaco Island, was damaged beyond use by Hurricane Dorian. The Archdiocese of Nassau continues to […]

Easter story is about life, family

BELIZE What would life be if Jesus had remained comfortably in the dark tomb? Bishop Lawrence Nicasio of Belize City and Belmopan posed this question in […]

Church leaders speak out on crime, policing, SoEs

JAMAICA In the face of “alarming” stories of crime and violence that have filled the news over the course of the past few months, Jamaica’s Catholic […]

AEC bishops meet on Catholic education, disaster preparedness

By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 In view of the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated restrictions on public gatherings, the bishops of the Antilles Episcopal […]

RC community called to assist Vincentian evacuees

DOMINICA In response to the current situation in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), the Diocese of Roseau has proposed various ways to help. A release […]

May Easter create space for a new beginning – Bishop

JAMAICA Easter is the celebration of good over evil, life over death, light over darkness. It is the celebration of the end of the long reign […]

Diocesan administrator appointed

FRENCH GUIANA Pope Francis, through the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, has appointed Bishop Michel Marie Jacques Dubost CIM, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of […]

Let us make the Easter story our own – Bishop’s message

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown has issued the following Easter message. The full text was published in the diocesan weekly Catholic Standard. The vaccines […]

Soufrière erupts: Bishop thankful for prayers & “tremendous” support

By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Bishop Gerard County CSSp of Kingstown is appealing for all to pray for the Diocese as evacuation continues in the wake […]

New Commissions and Chairs for the AEC

Over the last year, the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) embarked on several new organisational and pastoral initiatives. First, they identified five pastoral initiatives on which the […]

Church, MoE in dialogue on ‘Common Entrance’ places

GRENADA The Church in Grenada is in discussion with the Ministry of Education (MoE) on Common Entrance places. A mid-March news report from The New Today […]

Bishop on vaccinations – Let’s do this for each other

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on March 12. Following his vaccination, he encouraged people to get […]

New parish named after St Joseph

GUYANA The Parish of St Joseph, Husband of Mary – that is the name of the newest parish in the Diocese of Georgetown. Bishop Francis Alleyne […]

Deacon supports Canon law change

JAMAICA A move by Pope Francis to amend Canon law allowing women to formally become lectors and acolytes in the Catholic Church (CN, January 24) is […]

New convent for Pallottines

BELIZE The Pallottine Sisters have moved into their new convent two years after taking the difficult decision to demolish their old one at Princess Margaret Drive, […]

‘Don’t be afraid, take the vaccine’

ANTIGUA Bishop Robert Llanos of St John’s-Basseterre is encouraging all to receive the COVID-19 vaccine because it is the “morally and ethically correct thing to do.” […]

Receiving vaccine promotes the common good

BAHAMAS Archbishop Patrick Pinder is appealing to faithful of the Archdiocese of Nassau and to all persons of goodwill who are eligible and able to receive […]

Archbishop Rivas: ‘No excuses, get the vaccine’

ST LUCIA As part of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, several prominent members of society were invited to receive their first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. […]

New Apostolic Administrator for Bridgetown

While COVID-19 has delayed the ordination of Barbados-born Bishop-elect Neil Scantlebury as the new Bishop of the diocese of Bridgetown, the way is now clear for […]

Church providing advice and support to migrants

GUYANA When hundreds of migrants from Venezuela began arriving in Guyana in 2018, the Catholic Church was part of the Venezuela Support Group (VSG). This group […]

Montego Bay community reaches out to poor with food, medicine

JAMAICA In an effort to assist the less fortunate in the wider community, Bishop Burchell McPherson of Montego Bay and his team at the Blessed Sacrament […]

Become vessels of the goodness of God

GRENADA Bishop Clyde Harvey of St George’s-in-Grenada said he is moved to implore faithful to make this Lent one of deeper silence. Silence, the bishop said […]

We are the same dust… we share a common humanity

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB has called on Catholic faithful in Guyana to reflection and prayer to mend the nation’s “divisions and the divisiveness… especially where […]

Faith leaders urge Biden on jobs, disaster aid

PUERTO RICO In a letter sent to US President Joe Biden, 20 major Puerto Rico and US religious leaders urged actions on disaster relief, job creation […]

Cuban Catholics call for political and social reform

“It is time to return to God.” Hundreds of Cuban Catholics, priests, and laity alike, pointing out their country’s state of profound crisis, are calling for […]

SVP donates tablets to students

DOMINICA Since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic during the first quarter of 2020, and virtual learning became the norm, the opportunity arose to […]

Bishops call for dialogue

HAITI The bishops of Haiti have released a message deploring the catastrophic situation prevailing in the country and called for a national dialogue. “The country is […]

Dominica bishop: Be a neighbour not a stranger

ANTIGUA Bishop Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau has observed that persons have become accustomed to looking the other way, passing by, ignoring situations until they are affected […]

Postponement of the ordination of Fr Scantlebury

BARBADOS The recent developments with COVID-19 in Barbados, including the reduction in the number of persons permitted to gather, have made it necessary for the ordination […]

Restructuring of the AEC Commissions

The Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples has granted the canonical Recognito (cf canon 449) for the change to the Statues of the Antilles Episcopal Conference […]

Priest deeply worried by vocation crisis

GUYANA As he celebrated his third priestly anniversary, January 28,  Fr Carl Philadelphia shared he is “deeply worried” about his Diocese. “There’s a crisis that nobody […]

Archbishop: comply with new COVID protocols

ST LUCIA “…don’t make a fuss over it, comply.” This was the call from Archbishop Robert Rivas OP of Castries as he delivered a statement on […]

Church joins new Civil Society Forum

GUYANA The Catholic Church in Guyana is one of a coalition of organisations which have come together to form the Civil Society Forum (CSF). The new […]

More youth disaster emergency teams

DOMINICA The Caritas Dominica Youth Emergency Action Committees launched and commissioned its Roseau and Environs Team on January 17 during a ceremony that took place at […]

CAST 2021 has begun

The CAST (Communication for the Antilles Specialist Training) Programme, a comprehensive communications training programme, began with an orientation session on Saturday, January 16, 2021. A total […]

Stand together, build up one another -Bishop on diocese’s 50th anniversary

ANTIGUA The St John’s-Basseterre diocese celebrated 50 years as a diocese January 16, preceded by 333 years of Catholic presence in the islands of Antigua and […]

Bandits free kidnapped sister

HAITI After only two days in captivity, a kidnapped religious sister has been freed. According to information sent to Agenzia Fides by the Secretary General of […]

Keyboard for Mercy Home

GUYANA Mercy Resident Care received a digital keyboard, sponsored by Friends of Mercy on behalf of the De Mendonca/Martins families formerly of New Amsterdam, now resident […]

Post-hurricane rebuilding gets US$ boost

BAHAMAS Despite curfews, lockdowns, and COVID-19 travel restrictions, rebuilding of a Bahamas church destroyed in 2019’s Hurricane Dorian is about to begin—with a little help from […]

Masses suspended again because of COVID spike

ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Bishop Gerard County has suspended weekend Masses in the Diocese of Kingstown again because of an increase in COVID-19 cases in […]

Bishops group meets on critical issues

The imminent retirement of Archbishop Robert Rivas OP of Castries, the question of the decriminalisation of marijuana, and of unemployment in the region because of COVID-19 […]

Laws criminalising homosexuality should be made ‘null and void’ – bishop

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown has called for laws in his country that criminalise homosexuality to be made “null and void”. Bishop Alleyne made […]

The gift of COVID-19

GRENADA “Where has Christ been born in Grenada’s experience of the pandemic?” Bishop Clyde Harvey posed this question in his Christmas message to the diocese of […]

There is no Christmas outside of God

BELIZE The following is the full text of Bishop Lawrence Nicasio’s Christmas message to the Diocese of Belize City and Belmopan. “We will get through this […]

Caribbean Church Review 2020

While COVID-19 has been the story of the year, there were other top stories coming out from the wider Catholic Church in the Caribbean. Here are […]

Unmasking the digital world

From SIGNIS Caribbean: signiscaribbean.com: https://www.facebook.com/signiscaribbean ***************************************** Not unlike the rest of the world, the countries involved in SIGNIS Caribbean were caught completely off guard with the […]

Guadeloupe bishop has COVID-19

Bishop Jean-Yves Riocreux of the Diocese of Basse-Terre and Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe has COVID-19. A December 21 press release on the diocese’s Facebook page, and posted to […]

First Barbadian to be ordained bishop

The Diocese of Bridgetown, Barbados will now have one of its own as bishop as Pope Francis has appointed Fr Neil Sebastian Scantlebury, 55, to become […]

New RC bishop appointed to Barbados

Pope Francis has appointed Fr Neil Sebastian Scantlebury, 55, to be the next bishop of the Diocese of Bridgetown, Barbados. He will become the first Barbadian […]

Life imprisonment not capital punishment – Bishop

DOMINICA Following the controversial sentencing of Rodman Lewis who was found guilty November 19 of murdering his girlfriend in 2015, Bishop Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau shared […]

Ballroom dancing can help improve male-female relationships

GRENADA Bishop Clyde Harvey of St George’s-in-Grenada has called for a deeper emphasis in families, the education system and government, on working with males on the […]

Advent pivotal in setting tone to follow Christ

DOMINICA “We are to make way for new beginnings” as individuals cannot arrive at Christmas the same as they are today. This was the crux of […]

Let us speak, breathe, build unity – Archbishop at closing of virtual assembly

ST LUCIA At the closing Mass for the first ever Archdiocesan Virtual Assembly, Sunday, November 15, two questions were posed by Archbishop Robert Rivas OP of […]

New Jamaica bishop sees opportunities for growth in Mandeville

“When someone approached me and said ‘Bishop’, I used to look around to see who they were speaking to, but I think I am slowly getting […]

Clergy meeting focuses on community

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB along with 20 priests and other clergy who serve in Guyana came together November 17–19 for one of the main annual […]

Newest priest ordained on birthday

GUYANA The number of priests in Guyana increased by one when India-born Deacon Francis Savarimuthu was ordained for a lifetime of service as a Diocesan priest. […]

Pope accepts resignation of Bishop of Cayenne

FRENCH GUIANA Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the pastoral office of the diocese of Cayenne, French Guiana, tendered by Bishop Emmanuel Lafont, reported the […]

New wheels

ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Earlier this year, Dr Cecelia Anzures, a long-time friend of Fr Ron Knott, contacted him to inform that she was donating […]

Be vigilant to be safe from COVID-19

Bishop’s Independence message DOMINICA As Dominica celebrated 42 years of independence, November 3, Bishop Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau said it is worth noting that within the […]

Child spots assailant, helps police recover bishop’s stolen ring

GUYANA Catholic News contributor Felix Edinborough has since spoken to Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB after he was assaulted and robbed while presiding over Mass at the […]

Bishop Alleyne robbed during Mass

A man believed to be of unsound mind walked up to Bishop Francis Alleyne and robbed him while he was presiding over Mass at the Cathedral of […]

Kingston creates communications commission

Impelled by the Archdiocese of Kingston’s Strategic Plan 2020-2030, Archbishop Kenneth Richards of Kingston, established the Communications Commission of the Archdiocese of Kingston September 29. According […]

Chapeau Paille Day and Flag Day – DOMINICA

Chapeau Paille Day, also referred to as Creole Hat Day, was celebrated October 16, and observed as part of National Pride and Heritage Month. Children and […]

Jamaica bishops on Pope’s comments

Most Rev Kenneth D Richards, DD, CD, Archbishop of Kingston A few bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference have commented on the recent news item. Here […]

Mass for racial harmony in Guyana held in NY

The annual Mass for New York-based Guyanese Catholics and nationals, usually held in early October for the past 30 years, was initially cancelled this year on […]

Senior deacon dies

ST LUCIA The Archdiocese of Castries mourns the passing of Rev Bertrand Clauzel, a permanent deacon for 46 years. After a few months of illness, he […]

Teachers must deliver lessons of Christian living – Bishop

BELIZE A special liturgical celebration was held virtually for all managers, principals, teachers, parents, friends, and stakeholders in Catholic education on September 24. The Mass was […]

Author calls for change in course for education

SURINAME Surinamese politician Ivan Fernald recently presented Bishop Karel Choennie of Paramaribo a copy of his latest book We have to change course. An AEC Communications […]

CTCT calls for a Caribbean Jubilee

Caribbean Jubilee and Creation: In a Time of Pandemic and Natural Disaster, the theme of the third virtual forum hosted by the Conference on Theology in […]

Mass times change because of national curfew

BAHAMAS   Archbishop Patrick Pinder of Nassau has issued a notice to priests, deacons and all the faithful of New Providence and Abaco on changes to […]

African missionary congregation marks decade of service

GRENADA The congregation of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus (HHCJ) is celebrating ten years of service to Grenada. The missionary congregation was started by […]

Diocese to celebrate golden jubilee, Marian shrine nears completion

ANTIGUA   While the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to threaten future events, the resiliency of faithful of the Diocese of St John’s-Basseterre will not allow anything […]

Cathedral a national monument, gov’t should help with renovations—bishop

DOMINICA The Government of Dominica has been invited to play a greater role in the cathedral renovation effort. Bishop Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau extended that invitation […]

St Martin’s celebrates good results

ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES During the 2019/2020 academic year, the Catholic St Martin’s Secondary School (SMSS) has made several strides in the way forward. The […]

Regional webinar on understanding Bible editions

The Antilles Zone of the Latin American and Caribbean region (FEBIC LAC) of the Catholic Biblical Federation (CBF) hosted a webinar on ‘Understanding Bible Editions from […]

St Joseph Mercy Hospital celebrates 75th anniversary

— Sisters of Mercy recognised for their role GUYANA The St Joseph Mercy Hospital (SJMH) held a special dedication ceremony and Mass on September 21 to […]

Chapel break-in – hosts scattered, burglar leaves warning

DOMINICA There was a break-in and vandalism at Bellevue Chopin chapel. The discovery was made August 25 by two parishioners on entering the church to prepare […]

Cluny Sister receives Benemerenti medal

ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Trinidad-born Sr Augustine Quarless SJC was awarded the Benemerenti Medal from Pope Francis for her tremendous contributions to the diocese in […]

‘Be an agent of Caribbean unity’ Bishop Persaud ordained for Mandeville

By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 As Bishop John Persaud DD officially began his ministry as bishop of Mandeville Saturday, September 18, he expressed gratitude […]

Anniversary Mass for cooks

GUADELOUPE Three hundred cooks of the Association des Cuisinières de Guadeloupe (Cooks’ Association of Guadeloupe), celebrated their patron saint St Laurent (St Lawrence) and their 104th […]

Church condemns racist unrest, violence

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB is speaking out on the murders of teenage cousins Isaiah and Joel Henry, ages 16 and 19 and the aftershocks of […]

September ordination now in November

GUYANA The ordination to the priesthood of Rev Francis Xavier Savarimuthu has been pushed back to November 21. It was originally scheduled to take place in […]

Church must be life-giving presence in the world – Bishop at Chrism Mass

GUYANA At the annual celebration of the Chrism Mass, August 20, Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown reminded clergy that it is through the anointing of […]

Youth conferred sacraments in the new normal

DOMINICA The new normal caused by the COVID-19 pandemic did not deter the celebration of the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation for some 63 […]

Bishop-elect bids farewell

GUYANA Bishop-elect John Persaud said his final goodbye to brother priests, parishioners, and the Diocese of Georgetown where he served as priest, Vicar General and administrator […]

Leadership important during pandemic

GRENADA Should Grenada’s government lockdown the island to stop the spread of COVID-19? Bishop Harvey offered his opinion August 13 during a live weekly session of […]

Msgr Terrence Montrose celebrates 45 years a priest

GUYANA Catholic News extends congratulations to Msgr Terrence Montrose on the 45th anniversary of his priestly ordination, August 10. Over the past four decades, Msgr Montrose […]

New Vicar General appointed

GUYANA Fr Ronnie Fernandes SJ has been named Vicar General of the Georgetown Diocese by Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB. He replaces Fr John Persaud who was […]

Church to assemble under ‘One’ theme

ST LUCIA Archbishop Robert Rivas OP of Castries has announced that plans to gather the Church in an Archdiocesan Assembly later this year, November 12–15, are […]

‘Jam’ together today, die alone next week

GRENADA Bishop Clyde Harvey of St George’s-in-Grenada has spoken out against citizens who seemed intent on celebrating Grenada’s Carnival as usual. The two-day public celebration was […]

God places you where He wants you

By Simone Delochan Email: copyeditor.camsel@catholictt.org A story was told to Fr Collin Jackson, before he was even contemplating becoming a priest, of an incident when he […]

Bishop relieved at appointment of new President

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB says he is relieved and hopeful after recent events finally brought an end to months of legal battles and one of […]

Churches reopen with COVID-19 guidelines

GUYANA The Government of Guyana issued updated COVID-19 guidelines which state that from Saturday, August 1, places of worship were permitted to be open for public […]

Congratulations to Fr Collin Jackson

By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 The ordination to the diaconate of Brother Peter Emmanuel and Trinidadian, Reverend Collin Victor Jackson to the priesthood marked […]

‘Words insufficient’- AEC President expresses gratitude to Dr Johnston

President of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) Bishop Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau, Dominica, on behalf of all bishops of the AEC, clergy and religious, has expressed […]

Religious leaders call for end to election impasse

GUYANA The Inter Religious Organization (IRO) of Guyana and the Guyana Council of Churches, in an “uncommon” joint statement issued July 23, say they have noted […]

‘Msgr Mike’ —35 years of priestly ministry

ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Catholic News extends warmest congratulations to Msgr Michael ‘Mike’ Stewart, Vicar General of the Diocese of Kingstown who celebrated 35 years […]

Trini deacon to be ordained a priest

ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Bishop Gerard County CSSp of Kingstown will ordain Trinidadian Rev Collin Jackson to the priesthood and Brother Peter Emmanuel to the […]

Perpetrator in arson attack needs help, compassion

ST LUCIA Archbishop Robert Rivas OP of Castries has said that the perpetrator behind the July 19 arson attack at the St Martin de Porres Catholic […]

Robbery and arson at Church building

GUYANA Police are investigating a burglary which took place the night of Friday July 17, at the building which belongs to the Roman Catholic Church at […]

2022 AEC Youth Assembly theme logo chosen

Jawanza Stuart from Dominica is the winner of the logo competition for the Antilles Episcopal Conference Youth Assembly (AECYA) 2022. President of the AEC, Bishop Gabriel […]

Episcopal ordination in Jamaica set for September

GUYANA Fr John Persaud, Bishop-elect of Mandeville, Jamaica will now be ordained as the fourth Bishop of the diocese Saturday, September 19, 11 a.m. Jamaica time […]

Catholic church fires in Dominica and St Lucia

By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 Two fires which broke out at two Catholic churches in Dominica and St Lucia, a day apart, are now […]

Celebrating the ‘Year of the Word of God’ during COVID-19

Msgr William John-Lewis of the Diocese of Roseau, the zonal representative of the Caribbean Region of the Catholic Biblical Federation (CBF) or (FEBICLAC) convened a virtual […]

Kingston Archdiocese sets up pandemic relief fund

JAMAICA With COVID-19 bringing about major disruption and dislocation to the lives and livelihood across Jamaica, Archbishop Kenneth Richards of Kingston asserted that their plight cannot […]

2022 AEC Youth Assembly theme song chosen

Catholic musician Leandra Simon-Richards of the Archdiocese of Port of Spain is the winner of the Antilles Episcopal Conference Youth Assembly’s (AECYA) 2022 song competition. This […]

Caribbean Catholics reflect on reopening of churches

Amidst cries of gladness and thanksgiving, the words of Psalm 122 “kept ringing in my ears”: “I rejoiced when I heard them say, Let us go […]

Belize diocese welcomes new deacon

In early June, the universal Church rejoiced as the number of labourers in the vineyard of the Lord increased. The Diocese of Belize City and Belmopan, […]

Give ‘special care’ to most vulnerable – bishop

SURINAME “It is clear that we can only manage this pandemic if we all work together.” So said Bishop Karel Choennie of Paramaribo in a message […]

Pope appoints bishop to Mandeville

Fr John Derek Persaud, Vicar General of the Diocese of Georgetown, Guyana, was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Mandeville, Jamaica by Pope Francis on Friday, […]

Bishop commends citizens for keeping the faith

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown has commended all Guyanese for standing “tall and firm” through the whole period during which the nation was processing […]

Jesuits appoint new Regional Superior for Guyana-Jamaica

GUYANA Fr Peter McIsaac SJ will take up his new role as Regional Superior of the Jesuits in Guyana and Jamaica, effective July 1 since his […]

Examine ‘new’ sins of prejudice

ST LUCIA While placards are the go-to choice for protest marches, Archbishop Robert Rivas OP of Castries exhibited three placards during a Mass, June 8, with […]

Cathedral reopens: Colour-coded cards to attend Mass

ANTIGUA The Holy Family Cathedral, St John’s and the Our Lady of Perpetual Help RC Church, Tyrells were re-opened for public worship last weekend (June 6–7), […]

AEC Bishops stand in solidarity over the injustice meted out to George Floyd

By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 The President of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) says he feels compelled to make a short statement on behalf […]

Bishop Harvey to African-Americans and those who live in fear: We stand with you

By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 “…When we see a knee on a neck, we ought to be outraged.” So said Bishop Clyde Harvey of […]

St Croix’s ‘Fr Mike’ celebrates golden jubilee

Brooklyn-born Msgr Michael Kosak celebrates his 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood on June 6. To mark the occasion, a special golden jubilee edition of […]

‘Walking Priest’ remembered

GRENADA Grenada’s Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has extended sincere condolences to Bishop Clyde Harvey, the Kiltegan Fathers and the Catholic community, on the recent passing […]

Two churches in Antigua to open

By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 The Holy Family Cathedral and Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Tyrells Catholic Church) will be officially opened for public […]

Public Masses resume in Grenada

By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter:@gordon_lp The Diocese of St George’s-in-Grenada began resumed public masses May 24 with COVID-19 precautions. Bishop Clyde Harvey presided at Masses […]

Catholic hospital to perform COVID-19 testing, retreat centre used for patients

GUYANA  The St Joseph Mercy Hospital is responding to the needs necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic by partnering with the Diocese of Georgetown to have the […]

Jamaica Church prepares for public Masses

JAMAICA Although the Jamaica Government allowed public religious services to resume last weekend (May 16/17), Catholic Church leaders there decided to delay for one week the […]

Bishops of Antilles Episcopal Conference: Message of Hope

We, the Roman Catholic Bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) have just concluded our 64th Annual Plenary Meeting. For the first time, in the context […]

Bishop: region must look inward for solutions

GRENADA In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bishop Clyde Harvey of St-George’s-in Grenada suggests the region should look inwards for solutions and be willing to […]

Breakfast is served through ‘Feeding Jesus’ programme

DOMINICA To assist the less fortunate and alleviate some burden on the most vulnerable in Roseau, a group of Catholics in the diocese has come together […]

Bishops to re-consecrate Caribbean to the Mother of God

Statement from the Antilles Episcopal Conference issued May 2  In communion with Pope Francis and our brother bishops of Latin America, Canada and the United States […]

Pastoral priorities identified at AEC Annual Plenary Meeting

The evangelisation of the Domestic Church, pastoral care for the unemployed especially through COVID-19, pastoral care and evangelisation of youth and young adults and education on […]

Pandemic will not last, so use confinement positively

BAHAMAS  Everyone can use this time of confinement positively. To deny this, Archbishop Patrick Pinder of Nassau said, is to undermine and undervalue potential and ourselves. […]

Georgetown diocese redoubles efforts to care for those in need

GUYANA  The World Health Organization has stressed that emotional and physical well-being of people over 60 in every society are at greater risk because of the […]

Belize’s eighth bishop laid to rest

The Funeral Mass for Bishop Emeritus Dorick McGowan Wright took place last Wednesday with a mobile procession at 9 a.m. which drove past the Catholic churches […]

AEC annual meeting goes virtual —Bishops to reflect on pandemic

By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 Technology has given the bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) the ability to remain safe while also carrying […]

 A society redesigned—Archbishop’s presentation to CARICOM heads

By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 The opportunity to be seized is not to re-open or re-start the economy so that we go back to […]

Bishop Emeritus Dorick McGowan Wright of Belize passes away

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Belize City and Belmopan has announced with “profound sadness” the passing of Bishop Emeritus Dorick McGowan Wright who died Wednesday morning […]

Nothing can dampen Easter joy – Bishop Nicasio

BELIZE For many, a house built on sand is sufficient: the hand sanitiser, the mask and food supplies. For others, the concern is more profound. For […]

Bishop’s Easter message focuses on election outcome, coronavirus

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne’s Easter wish and prayer is that the people of Guyana recognise their responsibility as citizens. “As Guyanese wait for an outcome of […]

Virtus Programme comes to Grenada

The Diocese of St George’s-in-Grenada is committed to the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people. The diocese is determined to ensure that its schools, […]

Remember the vulnerable in pandemic – AEC to CARICOM

By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 The Catholic Bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) has strongly recommended that governments of the Caribbean be guided […]

‘Have faith’ – Bishop on coronavirus ‘storm’

ANTIGUA In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, it may seem that God is asleep, unsympathetic, or not hearing prayers and supplications, but in fact He […]

Calypso on coronavirus from priest

DOMINICA Fr Brancker John, a former Calypso king in Dominica has sounded “the warning” in a Calypso on COVID-19 ‘Watch out for the virus’. In a […]

Bishops call on Caribbean to pray for Guyana in post-election crisis

Caribbean Catholic bishops support the initiative by regional governments to resolve the Guyana elections impasse. In an open letter to the political leaders and people of […]

Pregnancy resource centre promotes life

BELIZE The Seed of Life Pregnancy Resource Center is powerfully demonstrating that most women, when given a real choice and some extra support, will choose to […]

Catholic priest laments communism’s destruction of the family

CUBA Besides the economic issues plaguing Cuba, one Catholic priest believes that the country’s primary problem is the collapse of the traditional family. “The father figure […]

Let us care for each other

President of the Antilles Episcopal Conference, Bishop Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau, Dominica sent the following reflection on COVID-19 to all member territories last week As members […]

God is with us as we face COVID-19

GRENADA “Faith alone will not save us,” said Bishop Clyde Harvey of St George’s-in-Grenada in a March 3 statement on the novel coronavirus to faithful of […]

Guyana bishop speaks out on post-election tensions

Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown has added his voice to the many others in making a strong appeal to the Guyana Elections Commission to expeditiously […]

Change your tone for Lent, says bishop

DOMINICA In his Lenten message, Bishop Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau said to a significant extent, Lenten exercises have become moments of entertainment. He said he has […]

Cayenne Catholics dream at 2nd Synod

FRENCH GUIANA   The second synod of the Diocese of Cayenne, French Guiana which convened February 23 to 26 saw 24 motions being voted in during […]

Lent reminds we are children of God – bishop

BELIZE Many of us made resolutions for the new year. These resolutions tell how better can be done. Persons could have decided, at the beginning of […]

Prayer vigil ahead of national elections

GUYANA The Diocese of Georgetown has organised pre-election vigils—for Catholics and anyone who would like to attend—to pray intensely for the nation, for those seeking office […]

See Lent as a journey of love

Archbishop of Nassau Our Lenten observance, whatever form it takes, must not be merely a show or simply acts for others to notice. Why not? Because, […]

Online seminar to develop Caribbean Church communications

The Bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) have sounded an abeng (horn)— for a new way of communicating and a call to action throughout the […]

Archbishop Rivas celebrates 30th anniversary

ST LUCIA “There is nowhere else I want to be in the world, right now, because you are my first love” was the assertion made by Archbishop […]

Site visit for regional Catholic youth assembly

Representatives of regional Catholic youth secretariats met with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) January 17–18 to visit proposed sites where various activities of the AEC Youth […]

Transform lives by your life – Bishop tells new deacon

GUYANA The Diocese of Georgetown has a new deacon. Francis Xavier Savarimuthu was ordained to the diaconate January 26, Sunday of the Word of God. Bishop […]

Jesuit priest laid to rest

GUYANA Fr Joachim Marian Demello SJ was laid to rest following a Funeral Mass last Sunday at St Francis Xavier RC Church, Port Mourant. His sudden […]

Cluny Sister obtains doctorate, hopes to impact OECS education policies

Wednesday, November 12, 2019 marked a memorable day for Sr Rose Leon SJC and the Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny of the Province of the […]

Search for power can poison a society, says Bishop

GRENADA Bishop Clyde Harvey of St George’s-in-Grenada has said that he feels “sad” that Grenada is “in this state” considering the continued industrial dispute between the […]

New Year greetings must guide our mindset in new year – Bishop

BELIZE Greetings such as ‘Happy New Year!’; ‘A blessed New Year!’;‘A spirit-filled New Year!’; ‘A prosperous New Year!’; ‘A fruitful New Year’ help encourage reflection on […]

Psychological toll on people, says priest following severe earthquake

PUERTO RICO At least one person has died and one Catholic church was destroyed by the latest in a series of earthquakes to rock Puerto Rico. […]

Stay away from ‘simmy dimmy’

Catholic faithful at last weekend’s Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) 22nd Caribbean Conference were told they may hinder God’s blessing from descending upon them by the things […]

Caribbean Church Review 2019

As the year 2019 comes to an end, Catholic News recaps some of the news highlights from the wider Caribbean Church. Church-State affairs   Mental illness […]

Christmas Novena gives Guyanese Catholics the opportunity to reflect on what the Lord is asking of them

GUYANA   As the world awaits Pope Francis’ response to the Synod on the Amazon region which is expected to come in the form of an […]

Christmas isn’t just a word, it requires action

BELIZE The rice and beans, relleno (a mixture of chicken, pork or beef, eggs cooked with a black recado paste), ham, salad, chicken, duck, all the […]

Community spirit, strong values will build nation

BARBADOS As Barbados celebrated its 53rd anniversary of independence November 30, the Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese of Bridgetown reminded Barbadians to also remember the extraordinary […]

Indigenous community celebrates century of Catholicism

GUYANA On the first Sunday of Advent, 704 Catholics from South Rupununi joined the people of Sawariwau in praise and prayers of thanksgiving for the gift […]

Regional Church dialogue begins on saving Amazon, earth

The first regional online discussion on the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon region was held November 27. This dialogue, a joint initiative of the Antilles […]

Care for the environment or face self-destruction, says bishop

SURINAME We seem to have lost the sense of living in harmony with nature. The Bishop of Paramaribo, Suriname asserted “There has to be a change […]

Being on mission calls for unity, youth told

BELIZE The Extraordinary Mission Month calls for unity! It does not call for complacency, jealousy, malice, envy nor back-biting, asserted Bishop Lawrence Nicasio of Belize City […]

Bishop calls for prayer, fasting for peaceful elections

DOMINICA The Bishop of the Diocese of Roseau, Dominica has reiterated a call for a peaceful general election amidst allegations of violence that have so far […]

Diocese welcomes three permanent deacons

ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES The clergy of the Diocese of Kingstown has welcomed the addition to its numbers with the ordination of three permanent deacons. […]

50 years of CCR

GUYANA As Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) Guyana celebrated its 50th anniversary, the movement prayed that the Holy Spirit will infuse the hearts of their brothers and […]

Chat about the Synod on the Amazon

The Synod on the Amazon in Rome ended last month but what does that mean for our region? This question has probed the minds and hearts […]

Amazonia priorities

Former AEC General Secretary Rev Mike James looks at the outcomes of the recent Synod of Bishops for the Amazon. This is an edited version of […]

Facing climate change challenges can strengthen Vatican-Guyana relations

GUYANA As he presented his Letter of Credence to His Excellency President David Granger November 6, the Vatican’s new envoy to Guyana, His Excellency Archbishop Fortunatus […]

Bishop: Ponder nation’s future before ‘sacred act’ of elections

DOMINICA As Dominica celebrated its 41st anniversary of independence November 3, the country also observed the eve of another very important event in the life of […]

Pope sends message as Benedictine Abbess laid to rest

ST LUCIA The Funeral Mass for Lady Abbess Mother Marianna Pinto OSB “exuded an abundance of joy”. This according to Abbot John Pereira OSB in a […]

CCR Convention, March for Jesus next weekend

BELIZE The Archdiocese of Port of Spain’s Fr Godfrey Stoute, will be one of two guest speakers for this year’s 43rd Annual National Catholic Charismatic Convention […]

Students return, school is in after Dorian

BAHAMAS While many public schools in Grand Bahama remain closed some five weeks after Hurricane Dorian’s landfall in September, Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Academy […]

Top Catholic Officials for Nun’s funeral

ST LUCIA  His Eminence Cardinal Kelvin Felix, former Archbishop of Castries will head a list of leading Catholic officials arriving to St Lucia this week for the […]

Amazon a sign of beauty, grandeur… being damaged

GUYANA Within the Catholic Church exists a tendency to be persuaded by the ways of power and control, to operate in isolation, in silos, instead of […]

Fr Ho Lung celebrates milestones

JAMAICA For 50 years, Fr Richard Ho Lung and his music ministry, Father Ho Lung and Friends, have been synonymous with helping the less fortunate in […]

Remains of first Abbess to be buried at monastery

ST LUCIA   The funeral for Lady Abbess Mother Marianna Pinto OSB will be held at the Benedictine Abbey, Coubaril, October 30, 3 p.m. Archbishop Robert […]

‘Fr George’ turns 90

ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Msgr George Bardowell, affectionately known as ‘Fr George’ celebrated his 90th birthday Tuesday, October 1. Msgr Bardowell, who was born in […]

Guyana delegates for Synod on the Amazon

GUYANA Three of the four delegates from the Caribbean for the global meeting of Catholic bishops from the Amazon region are from Guyana. They are Bishop […]

Church has critical role in shaping society

JAMAICA The Minister of Finance and the Public Service has called on the Church to continue playing a critical role in shaping modern Jamaica, especially at […]

Three to be ordained deacons next month

ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Eustace Francis, Eardley Martin and Ancel Knights will be ordained permanent deacons November 1. Bishop Gerard County CSSp of Kingstown made […]

Nine-churches pilgrimage to St Lucia

DOMINICA Seventy-five pilgrims from the parish of St Patrick RC Church, Grand Bay, Roseau, Dominica led by their parish priest Fr Brancker John embarked on their […]

We are baptised; we are new

To commemorate the close of the first Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) Mission Congress last Sunday, Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu thanked all the Bishops of the […]

Becoming Mission in the 21st Century

Bishop Clyde Harvey of St George’s-in-Grenada urged Catholics to think of mission not as people coming to the region or sent overseas but “something we become”. […]

Baptised and Sent

Performed by Tsehai Ollivierre, 10, Scarborough RC Primary Good morning, good morning to one and all I’m here today to answer the call To be a […]

Guyana delegates attend Mission Congress

GUYANA six delegates (two priests, one Sister and three lay people), along with Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown represented Guyana at the first-ever Mission Congress […]

Gazebo and paved pathway for Children’s Home

ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES The dream of a gazebo and paved pathway for the children of St Benedict’s Children’s Home became a reality with an […]

AEC President: ‘Go forth, teach, sanctify the world’

“I am not everybody but I am somebody; I cannot do everything but I can do something; what I can do I ought to do; what […]

Spreading the joy of the gospel

By Renée Smith Email: parishcomms.camsel@abpos.org Twitter: @rsmith_cntt We often hear the phrase “Go out and spread the joy of the gospel” but what does that mean […]

Archbishop Gordon: A conscious negotiation of space with humility

Renee Smith parishcomms.camsel@rcpos.org @rsmith_cntt Catholics within the Caribbean are baptised and sent to the give the most precious of all gifts —mercy and love. Yesterday, September […]

Bishop Singh remembered

GUYANA Thursday, September 12 marked the first death anniversary of Bishop Emeritus Ganesh Benedict Singh. Bishop Singh was the first Guyanese bishop of the Diocese of […]

New priest for Grenada

Fr Gabriel Obi Osang was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Clyde Harvey on September 14 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, St George’s, Grenada. […]

Archbishop assesses post-Dorian challenges

BAHAMAS Archbishop Patrick Pinder of Nassau celebrated Mass Sunday, September 8 at the St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Nassau on New Providence Island for evacuee families and […]

Diocesan paper celebrates 40th anniversary

BELIZE Diocesan monthly The Christian Herald celebrated the 40th anniversary of the publication of its first issue this month (September 1979). In 1979, the Catholic diocese […]

A ‘most difficult time’ in nation’s history, says Archbishop

BAHAMAS Archbishop Patrick Pinder of Nassau has said that the initial response of rebuilding material assets post Hurricane Dorian is very important but the long-term response […]

Freedom fighters do God’s work

JAMAICA Just as God put His faith in Moses when He called him into a seemingly impossible task to liberate the people from the hands of […]

Food For The Poor (FFP) responds to residents in need

JAMAICA Charity organisation Food For The Poor (FFP) has responded to the needs of residents of the Good Shepherd Home operated by the Missionaries of the […]

Hold on to hope

AEC President to Bahamas By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@abpos.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 The President of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) Bishop Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau, Dominica has […]

Help for church recovering from ‘Ivan’

GRENADA Almost 15 years after the passage of Hurricane Ivan over Grenada and its dependencies, some organisations continue to struggle with their rebuilding efforts. The St […]

Your questions answered – Mission Congress FAQs

There has been a buzz about the upcoming Mission Congress hosted in Trinidad and Tobago on September 17 – September 22. We thought of some questions […]

Two take another step toward priesthood

GUYANA Two young men—seminarian Brother Joseph Oguejiofor and Jesuit scholastic Joel Thompson SJ are now a step closer to the priesthood. Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of […]

Church council calls for non-partisan dialogue to crime

JAMAICA The Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) has expressed deep concern about the crime situation in the country, and the level of brutality and brazenness to […]

Live an evangelistic lifestyle, says Bishop

JAMAICA The work of spreading the message of Jesus Christ is a calling to all Catholics. It is our commission as a nation of Christian people […]

Is surrogacy an option?

JAMAICA Archbishop Kenneth Richards of Kingston is concerned about the amount of sperm and eggs that could be wasted before and after in vitro fertilisation, which […]

Youth building a civilisation of love

ST KITTS The 2019 Catholic Youth Jamboree of St John’s-Basseterre Diocese began on the island of St Kitts, July 13. Short of 200 youth and their […]

Awareness being raised to protect children from abuse

BARBADOS With cases of neglect, physical and sexual abuse reported to the Child Care Board over the past five years, the Diocese of Bridgetown hosted an […]

Youth reflect to prepare for Congress

ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES A group of 13 youth and young adults referred to as ‘The Taskforce’ met June 29 at the Roman Catholic Pastoral […]

Haitian bishops declare year of prayer in response to political crisis

“Hasn’t the Lord always listened to the voice of His people crying for him? Aren’t we his people, His flock?” The bishops of Haiti have launched […]

Religious leaders discuss youth, HIV/AIDS discrimination

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown was among a contingent of Guyana faith leaders participating in a series of regional meetings under the PANCAP—Pan Caribbean […]

Protect pensions, give debt and disaster relief

PUERTO RICO With Puerto Rico mired in a US$72 billion debt crisis and struggling to recover from 2017 Hurricanes Irma and Maria, religious leaders continue to […]

Assistance needed with transport during Mission Congress

The Archdiocese of Port of Spain will host the first ever Mission Congress of the Antilles Episcopal Congress (AEC) from September 17–22. This event marks the […]

Bishop celebrates 30 years of priesthood

BELIZE Bishop Lawrence Nicasio of Belize City- Belmopan celebrated 30 years of priesthood Sunday, June 16. Bishop Nicasio was ordained a priest on June 16, 1989. […]

Ladies of Charity appeals for more resources

GUYANA As the Ladies of Charity marked 92 years of service in Guyana, the Secretary of the Association made a pitch for more human, financial and […]

Support for priest in viral funeral video

ST LUCIA Vicar General Msgr Michel Francis has maintained that based on the articles of the Criminal Code of St Lucia (2004) which deals with disturbing […]

Festival of Faith

GRENADA From early morning on Pentecost Sunday, June 9, buses and cars rolled out of the parishes, north, south and west heading central to Progress Park […]

Grenada celebrates Laudato Si’

Prayer and action came together in the recently held Laudato Si’ celebrations in Grenada to mark the anniversary of Pope Francis’ ecological encyclical. Over 300 students […]

Haiti’s bishops decry ‘organised robbery’

Thousands of Haitians took to the streets of the capital recently as they called for President Jovenel Moïse to step down. He is responsible, according to […]

Make prayer part of hurricane preparation

DOMINICA Bishop Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau is encouraging all Dominican citizens to make prayer a critical part of their disaster plan for the hurricane season which officially […]

Houses among tombs abominable, says Archbishop

ST LUCIA Archbishop Robert Rivas OP has described as ‘depressing’ and ‘abominable’ the situation at Faux A Chaud, Castries, where homes have been built among tombs. […]

VG conferred national award

GUYANA Vicar General Monsignor Terrence Montrose was conferred the Cacique Crown of Honour by President David Granger at the Investiture 2019 Ceremony held at the National […]

Elections coming, pray for the nation

DOMINICA Bishop Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau has encouraged Dominicans to pray ahead of the next general election—scheduled in December— for a peaceful country. Speaking at a […]

New priest told be rooted in the Eucharist

BARBADOS A priest forever, a priest like Melchizedek. This is how parish priest of Our Lady Queen of the Universe Msgr Vincent Blackett described Fr Kirt […]

Theology conference to explore societal issues

Fr Martin Sirju said while there has been a “positive orientation” towards the Caribbean Theology Conference over the years, there still remains the need to “get […]

Linkages between Church Law and Holiness

A group of academic canonists and others who work in tribunals gathered May 13–16 at the Halcyon Cove Resort, Antigua to discuss A Call to Holiness— […]

Youth use imagery to comment on issues

BELIZE Issues currently affecting Belize such as addiction and pollution, issues relating to the elderly, technology use, the call to vocation, abortion and violence and religious […]

Diocese trains adults in child abuse prevention

BERMUDA Bishop Wesley Spiewak of the Diocese of Hamilton has made it mandatory for anyone who works with young people—priests, teachers and others involved with children […]

Renewing Mother Earth

GRENADA In commemoration of World Earth Day, April 30, the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother (SSM), Catholic Students on the Move, the Environmental club and Laudato […]

Caribbean dioceses to celebrate Mission

Bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) say they are committed to an intentional partnership in realising the mission of the Church with a special emphasis […]

From Venezuela to vocations, AEC discusses its vision

President of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) Bishop Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau (Dominica) has expressed concern for the crisis in Venezuela and the concomitant refugee situation […]

Archbishop Pinder celebrates 15th anniversary

BAHAMAS Catholic News extends anniversary greetings to Archbishop Patrick Pinder who celebrated his 15th anniversary of installation as Archbishop of Nassau, May 4. May the Good […]

Mental illness numbers too high – Bishop

GUYANA Mental illness is one of the saddest and most distressing illnesses affecting about one in every four persons in Guyana. Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB hoped […]

63rd APM in French Guiana

Bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) along with the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu will attend the 63rd Annual Plenary Meeting (APM) hosted by Bishop […]

Laudato Si’ Generation launched

GRENADA Youth participating at the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother’s (SSM) one-day workshop on ‘Laudato Si’: Care for Creation’ were asked to hear the cries of […]

Needed: Workshop Facilitators and Recorders

Update on AEC Mission Congress From the AEC Secretariat The ABC Mission Congress 2019 will be hosted from Thursday, September 19—Sunday 22 in Trinidad. Part of […]

Conquerors in Christ

BELIZE The Annual National Charismatic Youth Rally takes place Saturday, May 18, at the Holy Redeemer Parish Hall, Belize City. This year’s theme is We are […]

Diocese opens ‘one of a kind’ youth centre

DOMINICA Dominica’s Catholic Youth Centre took 20 years from conception to the official opening ceremony of Phase I last March, but according to Bishop Gabriel Malzaire […]

Deacon candidates growing in commitment to Church

ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Three men in the Diocese received the ministry of lector on their journey to becoming permanent deacons. Eardley Martin, Eustace Francis […]

Accused priest maintains innocence

BELIZE Belize-based Fr Oliver Smalls Jr has begun to pursue vindication over allegations which came to light in February that he sexually assaulted a minor in […]

Church considers suicide intervention

ST LUCIA Archbishop Robert Rivas OP has expressed concern about suicides in the archdiocese and would see in what way the Church can make a bigger […]

A church flourishes ‘in spite of all’

GUYANA In 1844 at a small village of Malgre Tout, West Bank Demerara, a request was made for a priest to minister to the community’s spiritual […]

Consider human formation to address scandal

The President of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC), Bishop Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau has maintained the view that he is not “fully convinced” that allowing priests […]

Fr Keith passes, ‘great loss’ to diocese

GUYANA The funeral service for diocesan priest Fr Keith Hardless will take place 10 a.m. Monday, April 1 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Brickdam. […]

Update on AEC Mission Congress

From the AEC Secretariat The AEC Mission Congress will be held from  September 19 – 22 and to begin this extraordinary mission event, all  primary and […]

Live everyday your name – Christian*

BELIZE The call to Catholic Christians during the season of Lent is to open their lives to this new experience that Lent has to offer, turn […]

Take stock of yourself for Lent – Bishop

DOMINICA Lent is a reminder to Christians that they do not have it all together and still require a great deal before fulfilling their destiny. “It […]

Church favours plans to end school licks

ST LUCIA Archbishop Robert Rivas OP of Castries has come out in support of the abolition of corporal punishment in schools in St Lucia. “I am […]

RIP Msgr Preston Moss*

BAHAMAS The Rite of Christian Burial for Monsignor Preston Moss takes place Thursday, March 21 at St Francis Xavier Cathedral at 11.00 a.m. His vigil was […]

Diocese launches website*

BELIZE The new and comprehensive website of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Belize City and Belmopan (www.catholic.bz) is now live to the public. The site was […]

Archbishop responds to claims

JAMAICA Archbishop Kenneth Richards of Kingston has responded to a Jamaica Observer article ‘Jamaican recounts abuse by priest, pregnancy and abortion’ of a then 17-year-old Denise […]

Pray for nation during Lent

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB has urged Catholics to pray for the state of the nation during Lent. The prayer he commends is not just the […]

Make conversion a priority – bishop

SURINAME The Lenten season should not only remain a period of fasting and reflection. It must lead to a “tangible” conversion in all aspects of one’s […]

Church will spare no effort

Bishop Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau, Dominica, and President of the Antilles Episcopal Conference attended the February 21–24 meeting in Rome on protecting minor. Here is his […]

Archbishop challenges lawmakers on abortion

JAMAICA ARCHBISHOP Kenneth Richards believes it is unfortunate that there is need to convince some lawmakers to defend the beginning of human life. He said it […]

Castries Province clergy discuss evangelisation today

ST LUCIA THE 35th annual meeting of the Association of Diocesan Clergy of the Province of Castries was convened at the Benedictine Monastery at Coubaril, St […]

Five new permanent deacons ordained in Antigua*

By Kaelanne Jordan, kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org The St John’s–Basseterre diocese boosted its clerical pool with the ordination of five deacons to the permanent diaconate. Anulfo Rosario Martinez, Joram […]

Nassau buries senior priest

BAHAMAS A Memorial Mass for Fr Remy David took place 7.30 p.m. at Mary, Star of the Sea Church, Freeport, Grand Bahama, on Wednesday, February 20 […]

New Vicar for Clergy to help priests give their best

GUYANA The newly appointed Vicar for Clergy Fr John Persaud said that he plans to visit the diocese’s clergy to find out what their own needs […]

AEC President attends Rome meeting on protecting minors*

Pope Francis has called for all the presidents of the Catholic bishops’ conferences of the world to meet at the Vatican February 21–24 to talk about […]

Easter Pilgrimage to develop religious tourism market

DOMINICA In its quest to develop the religious tourism niche market, the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) and a group of devoted Catholics led by Dominica-born, Fr […]

RED offices ransacked

GUYANA For the third time in six months, another building of the Catholic Church has been burgled. Catholic Standard reported that this time the Our Lady […]

Let’s all work for unity

GUYANA At his first anniversary Mass, Fr Carl Philadelphia reminded faithful the goal as a Church is that clergy, religious and lay people be united. “We […]

Pilgrims reflect on WYD experience

JAMAICA For World Youth Day (WYD) pilgrim Meghan Mair of the Archdiocese of Kingston, Jamaica, the occasion was not only an opportunity to develop friendships but […]

Youth blessed, anointed to do God’s work, says Bishop Harvey

GRENADA Bishop Clyde Harvey of St George’s-in-Grenada reminded youth of the “intimate link” between one’s physical and spiritual health. It is this link, he said, that […]

Bishop Llanos ‘weds’ St John’s-Basseterre

By Raymond Syms, Editor Bishop Robert Llanos celebrated his 61st birthday last Sunday and finally ‘tied the knot’ after a two-year ‘engagement’ as Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop […]

Bishop Llanos becomes fourth bishop of St John’s-Basseterre*

By Raymond Syms, rsyms.camsel@rcpos.org Bishop Robert Llanos became the fourth bishop of the Diocese of St John’s-Basseterre on Sunday before a packed Holy Family Cathedral, Michael’s […]

WYD delegate shares hopes post event

SURINAME One of three young pilgrims from the Suriname delegation hopes that their contingent will be touched by the Holy Spirit during the course of World […]

“Do better this year” – Belize bishop

BELIZE The prayer for 2019 from Belize’s Catholic bishop is that Belizeans “do better” this year and give of themselves more to the working of God’s […]

Bishop calls for pledges to ‘I Care’ project

ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Bishop Gerard County CSSp of Kingstown has observed that the “sudden illness” of two priests—Msgr George Bardowell and Fr Andrew Roache […]

AEC Plenary planned for May

The Bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) Permanent Board met at the Seminary of St John Vianney and the Uganda Martyrs, Mt St Benedict, January […]

Diocese supports Harmony campaign

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne of Georgetown said that efforts towards promoting harmony are always important since humanity is celebrated in a “fuller” way when citizens are […]

Bishop calls on politicians to reconcile

GUYANA In his greetings for the New Year, Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB said that the country’s leaders would do well to acknowledge the extent to which […]

St Lucians look forward to a spiritual experience

ST LUCIA Twenty-one youth delegates will be representing the Archdiocese of Castries at this year’s World Youth Day (WYD) in Panama, January 22–27. The youths, accompanied […]

56-member contingent excited about WYD

JAMAICA Fifty-six pilgrims registered under Jamaica arrived in Panama last Monday “excited and upbeat” for World Youth Day (WYD) 2019. Jamaica pilgrim leader, Andrea Wray told […]

Christ – a different type of saviour

GUYANA The Saviour born to us is not an external agent acting on our behalf, but One seeking a place in our hearts so that we […]

Unite to build a better nation – Archbishop

JAMAICA Archbishop Kenneth Richards of Kingston said that the hope for 2019 must be that citizens do not lose the gains they are making as a […]

Bring the gift of yourself

BARBADOS In his Christmas message to the faithful, the Archbishop of Port of Spain and Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Bridgetown Jason Gordon called on […]

We need trust

GRENADA In his Christmas message to the diocese, the bishop of St George’s-in-Grenada invited citizens to hear and consider God’s invitation to trust one another especially […]

MSC receives financial aid

JAMAICA An additional 15 disabled children abandoned in hospitals around Jamaica are to be accommodated by Mustard Seed Communities (MSC) on the request of the Child […]

Caribbean Church review 2018

As the year 2018 comes to an end, Catholic News recaps some of the news highlights from the wider Caribbean Church. Church/State affairs: As Mustard Seed Communities […]

Nuncio presents credentials to Suriname President*

Apostolic Nuncio His Excellency Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu presented his credentials to the President of the Republic of Suriname Tuesday, November 20 during a solemn ceremony at […]

Dominica’s rebirth

By Simone Delochan, sdelochan.camsel@rcpos.org In the latter half of September 2017, social media and news were inundated with images of the abject destruction Hurricane Maria had […]

Archbishop Rivas calls for tolerance

ST LUCIA Archbishop Robert Rivas of Castries is preaching tolerance towards members of the LGBTQ Community. He has urged that persons be more compassionate and understanding […]

Live the true meaning of Christmas, not the world’s

BELIZE Bishop Lawrence Sydney Nicasio of Belize City-Belmopan has reminded Catholic Christians that they are called to celebrate and live the true meaning and spirit of […]

Young communicators offer support to Pope

SIGNIS CORNER With the signing of a letter of support for the pontifical ministry of Pope Francis, the First SIGNIS Communication Laboratory in Latin America and […]

New AEC General Secretary ready for challenges

By Renee Smith, rsmith.camsel@rcpos.org Fr Donald Chambers of the Archdiocese of Kingston, Jamaica, the newly appointed General Secretary of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) is looking forward […]

Synod for Amazon Assembly held in Lethem

GUYANA One hundred and twenty-four delegates from across Guyana were joined by members of the St Ignatius, Lethem Region 9 parish community and nearby villages for […]

State, Church, Private sector must help the poor

BARBADOS Archbishop of Port of Spain and Apostolic Administrator of Bridgetown Jason Gordon met with leaders and members of the business community at the Living Water […]

Bishop intervenes in Grenada unrest*

By Kaelanne Jordan, kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org Grenada’s Catholic bishop, Bishop Clyde Martin Harvey, entered the political arena Thursday, November 22, when he issued a public call for trade […]

Santa Rosa hosts first of its kind visit

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB, 16 priests, a priest-in-training and a brother of the Diocese travelled to the northwestern community of Santa Rosa for their first […]

Rosary mission in schools

BELIZE Members of the Holy Rosary Project travelled to the Toledo District—the southernmost district and least developed region in Belize to teach the rosary at various […]

PMS director visits diocese

BARBADOS Clergy and laity of the Diocese of Bridgetown had the honour of welcoming and meetings with Fr Esteban Ramon Kross, the newly appointed Director of […]

AEC supports Pope through ‘treacherous waters’

Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) President Bishop Gabriel Malzaire has recognised an “orchestrated”’ effort to place a burden of responsibility and even guilt for the sins and […]

Guyanese diaspora prays for homeland

Over 200 New York-based Guyanese Catholics and friends gathered for the 29th annual Guyanese Mass, at the St Francis of Assisi-St Blaise Church, Brooklyn, New York, […]

Youth need role models, help financing education

The issue of the recent scandals affecting the Church and the need for role models and guidance were some of the concerns highlighted for young people […]

Nuncio appointed to Belize

Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, Titular Archbishop of Acquaviva as Apostolic Nuncio in Belize. Diocesan monthlyThe Christian Heraldsaid that news of the papal appointment […]

Trini speakers for CCR convention

BELIZE Fr Trevor Nathasingh and Janet Chinnia will be guest speakers at this year’s 42ndannual Catholic Charismatic Convention which takes place at the Holy Redeemer Parish […]

Mustard Seed at 40, calls on gov’t support

JAMAICA Mustard Seed Communities founder Msgr Gregory Ramkissoon has pleaded with the Jamaican Government for greater assistance in supporting the cause. Speaking at a service to […]

Fr Llanos to lead regional Jesuits

GUYANA The Superior General of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) Fr Arturo Sosa has appointed Fr Christopher Llanos SJ of the Canadian Province the Regional Superior […]

Bishop Charles’ truth placed before God

The bishop of St George’s, Grenada reminded mourners that they gather not as a grieving community, but as a grateful assembly to give thanks for a […]

Clock ticking as Puerto Rico struggles post-‘Maria’

Religious leaders including San Juan’s Catholic Archbishop Roberto González are appealing for aid as 60,000 homes still have temporary or blue-tarp covered roofs that would not […]

‘Be people of faith and hope’

ANTIGUA In light of recent allegations and worldwide reports of child sexual abuse and other forms of abuse by clergy, the Apostolic Administrator of the diocese […]

Grenada Church pays tribute to Bishop Charles*

By Kaelanne Jordan The Board of Directors, management, staff and students of New Life Organization (NEWLO) have vowed to continue the legacy that their “visionary” Bishop […]

Live a life like ‘Bishop Syd’*

By Kaelanne Jordan, kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org REPORTING FROM ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA Catholic educators and students were warned not to allow Bishop Emeritus Sydney Charles to “turn” in his […]

Diocese mourns death of first Guyanese bishop

GUYANA The funeral Mass for Bishop Ganesh Benedict Singh—the diocese’s first Guyanese bishop took place Monday, September 17 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Brickdam […]

SVG Church celebrate Cluny professions

By Sr Clare Harris SJC Photo: Enrico de Shong The early 20th century history of the St Joseph of Cluny Sisters (SJC) in the West Indies, records […]

Bishop confirms 117

GUYANA During the course of 13 days (July 26–August 7), Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown visited nine communities in Central Rupununi and confirmed 117 young […]

Nuncio presents credentials, visits Cathedral

GRENADA Grenada’s Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell received a courtesy call August 29 from Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, who was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Grenada earlier this […]

Boarding school celebrates 50th

SURINAME The Christoforus Internaat celebrated its 50th anniversary last July with a thanksgiving service and reception. The boarding school in Paramaribo was established July 10, 1968 for […]

Presentation of letters of Credence

BARBADOS His Excellency Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, Apostolic Nuncio for the Antilles Episcopal Conference presented his letters of Credence to Governor-General of Barbados Dame Sandra Mason at […]

August anniversaries for monsignors

GUYANA Chancellor of the Diocese of Georgetown, Msgr Terrence Montrose celebrated his 44thanniversary of priestly ordination August 10. Over the past four decades, ‘Fr Monty’ as […]

Show forth the good: Bishop on marriage, carnival

GRENADA Bishop Clyde Harvey of St-George’s-in-Grenada, cognisant of the same-sex marriage debate across the globe has warned dehumanising homosexuals is against the law of Christ. The […]

AEC Stewardship Conference

Members from 14 arch/dioceses of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) gathered at the Seminary of St John Vianney and the Ugandan Martyrs, Mt St Benedict between […]

Sow peace to reap it, says Archbishop Rivas

ST LUCIA Archbishop Robert Rivas OP, in his reflection inspired by the Day of Prayer, Fasting and March for Peace and Non-Violence August 1, said that […]

Grateful for encounters and challenges – Bishop Harvey on first anniversary

GRENADA Bishop Clyde Harvey has described his one-year anniversary as bishop of St Georges-in-Grenada, July 29 as a very rich spiritual experience. The fifth bishop of […]

The end of an era for St Rose’s High School

GUYANA The St Rose’s High School which has been in existence for over 150 years was demolished last month to allow for construction of a new […]

New priest, deacons ordained

JAMAICA The archdiocese of Kingston was strengthened July 1 with the ordination of Deacon Maria Lucas Gunalan Joseph Elango to the priesthood. In addition, two seminarians— […]

Diocese prepares for Pan-Amazonian Synod

GUYANA The Diocese of Georgetown began preparations for the Pan-Amazonian Synod of Bishops (scheduled for October 2019) with a meeting led by Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB […]

Day of prayer, march for peace

ST LUCIA Hundreds of St Lucians, young and old from all denominations will participate in the second annual Day of Prayer, Fasting and March for Peace […]

‘C’est la vie!’

SVG youth post of AECYA experiences Upon their arrival, SVG youth and youth adults attending the AEC Youth Assembly (AECYA) in Martinique July 10–23 expressed a […]

Fr Leonard, 80, gives thanks

BARBADOS Fr Leonard Alfonso, at a thanksgiving Mass to celebrate his 80th birthday, thanked God for his parents, family and friends, education, health, country, faith, bishops, […]

Healing Families

Caribbean Church must get real. By Lara Pickford-Gordon and Kaelanne Jordan Abuse, infidelity, divorce, miscommunication, deception, poverty, neglect, addiction, incest and pornography were some of the “broken” […]

St Lucia, Guyana Catholic youth excited about AECYA

A contingent of 54 youth and young adults from Castries, St Lucia, accompanied by Vocations Director for the archdiocese, Fr Albert Smith, Philippian missionary priest Fr […]

New AEC General Secretary

Fr Donald Dean Chambers, of the Archdiocese of Kingston, Jamaica has been appointed as the new General Secretary of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) with effect […]

AEC Youth Assembly begins this week

MARTINIQUE As the Local Organising Committee (LOC) fine tunes its preparation for the sixth AEC Youth Assembly, July 10–23, they ask each delegation to prepare by […]

Holy Redeemer Retreat House closes its doors

DOMINICA All operations at the Holy Redeemer Retreat House have been ordered to cease as the facility will be closing down following heavy damage suffered during the […]

Hurricane preparations must begin now BAHAMAS

With the 2018 hurricane season having commenced June 1, Archbishop Patrick Pinder of Nassau called on citizens to never risk being caught unprepared. Most importantly, he […]

Obedience to God first when caring for environment – Suriname bishop

Bishop Karel Choennie, in his homily at the opening Mass for the 19th Conference on Theology in the Caribbean Today (CTCT) reminded theologians that as they […]

Venezuela Support Group created

GUYANA The Diocese of Georgetown and the Ursuline Sisters have joined other civic and faith-based organisations in Guyana to launch the Venezuela Support Group (VSG) to […]

Theology Conference reflects on Caribbean music, poetry, humour in disaster

SURINAME Caribbean theologians, scholars and students who attended the 19th Conference on Theology in the Caribbean Today (CTCT) in Paramaribo, Suriname were all challenged to see […]

Four new clergy for Bridgetown Diocese

BARBADOS The Diocese of Bridgetown boosted its clerical pool with four ordinations before a packed congregation at the St Patrick’s Cathedral June 5. Archbishop Jason Gordon […]

Youth prepare for AEC assembly

GUYANA A contingent of about 25 Catholic youth from parishes across Guyana hope to return home from this year’s sixth Antilles Episcopal Conference Youth Assembly (AECYA) […]

Learn about new social media at CSCC 2018

Are you 18 years or over?  Are you interested in the new social media and communications? Are you a disciple of Jesus?  Do you want to […]

Migrants can bring a new wave of life

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown said that Guyana is confronted with the new reality of migrants, and drawing on its reputation for hospitality can […]

Theology conference in Suriname

  Persons interested in exploring the relationship between theological reflection, religious activities and the everyday experience of Caribbean peoples are invited to this year’s 19th Conference […]

Marriage Encounter celebrates 30 years

SURINAME The Marriage Encounter (ME) movement in Suriname celebrated its 30th anniversary with a May 4–6 convention at the retreat centre Asewa Otono, Paramaribo under the […]

ACLS meets in Tobago

“The sun rises early over the hills…” These are the opening lyrics of Singing Sandra’s epic ‘Voices from the Ghetto’, and it also signalled the start […]

Parties and people must build bridges after elections*

BARBADOS Bridgetown’s Apostolic Administrator and Archbishop of Port of Spain Jason Gordon hoped that whatever the outcome of tomorrow’s general election (May 24), partisan differences will […]

Women’s conference focuses on healing

ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES The Diocese of Kingstown’s third annual women’s conference, May 6 was a journey to healing women so that they can be […]

Church relief arm wants skilled labourers

DOMINICA The regional arm of Caritas Internationalis is appealing to carpenters, masons and other skilled labourers from all over the world to volunteer in building over […]

Let’s communicate, cooperate, collaborate

AEC statement for World Communications Day In their message for World Communications Day 2018 (WCD), the bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) believe today’s observance […]

AEC expresses solidarity for Suriname

…urges care for Venezuelan refugees The bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) have expressed concern for order, justice and peace in Suriname and Venezuela. In […]

Christian light must conquer darkness in the world

ST LUCIA “Easter is not a time to be lukewarm but a time to recharge our batteries and be energised in the way we live our […]

‘Remarkable exchange’ with Pope, says Bishop Lafont

The bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) interacted with Pope Francis—a man full of humour, an “astonishing simplicity”, and open heart—on subjects as diverse as […]

Live and plant seeds of authenticity

GUYANA In his Easter message to the diocese, Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown said as Easter people Catholics are called to take up the stance […]

Easter spirit must be lived daily

BELIZE Easter is not about the hot cross buns or chocolate Easter bunny eaten, nor about the Easter clothes worn. “It is all about the man, […]

Bishop Malzaire reports to Pope

President of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) Bishop Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau expressed sincere gratitude to Pope Francis for taking the lead in seeking to create, […]

‘Fr Peter’ used his time on earth wisely

BARBADOS Barbados Catholic faithful, regional clergy, family, friends and other well-wishers bid goodbye to long serving priest Fr Peter Thomas Clarke OP who died in hospital […]

Re-evangelise schools to re-engineer society

JAMAICA Deacon Ronald Thwaites believed that Jamaica’s weak family structures create wounds and deficits, which all must try to heal. He observed that many Jamaican young […]

St Lucia recognises SJC educator

St Joseph of Cluny Sister Marie Claire Joseph expressed gratitude to the Congregation for its faith in her and the opportunities it gave her to be […]

Use debt relief for emergency support, say Church leaders

GRENADA Jubilee Grenada and Jubilee Caribbean have appealed to the governments of the Caribbean and international financial institutions to establish debt relief as an instrument for […]

Fire guts cultural centre named after priest*

ST LUCIA  The St Lucia Fire Service has launched an investigation into the cause of a fire that completely destroyed The Msgr Patrick Anthony Folk Research […]

Royal recognition for SJC Sister

GRENADA Sr Maureen Alexander, Provincial Superior of the Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny (SJC) will receive the Commander of the Order of the British Empire […]

Christian leaders: question and consider before voting

ANTIGUA The Antigua Christian Council (ACC) and the Antigua and Barbuda Evangelical Alliance (ABEA) have issued ‘General Election Guidelines’ to media, the electorate and political parties, […]

Living Water celebrates 15 years in ‘Bim’

The witness of Living Water Community (LWC) for the past 15 years in Barbados has touched many areas of life in that country, said Apostolic Administrator […]

Use Lent to reflect on national issues

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown is calling for “lively conversation” and a deepening of “collective participation and holistic discernment” on a number of national […]

Bishop apologises, encourages dialogue with LGBTQ

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown has apologised to the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer) community, acknowledging that the Church has not always interfaced […]

Do Lenten sacrifices without fanfare – bishop

DOMINICA Do not take lightly the sacrifices of one’s almsgiving, prayer and fasting for they will not go unrewarded, Bishop Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau said in […]

Catholic youth to examine realities of Caribbean family life

Some 1,700 youth delegates between ages 16–35 are expected to attend the 6th Antilles Episcopal Conference Youth Assembly (AECYA) in Fort-de-France, Martinique from July 10–23. The […]

Respond to the call of Hosea, says bishop in Lenten message

BELIZE Bishop Lawrence Nicasio has called on Belize faithful to enter the season of Lent with a serious commitment to persevere in doing what is good […]

Bishop engages church, discusses concerns

GRENADA In an effort to fulfil the watchwords ‘Look, Listen, Learn, Love, and Laugh’, Bishop Clyde Harvey of St George’s-in-Grenada has been involved in an ongoing […]

Dialogue needed on illegal immigration

BAHAMAS Archbishop Patrick Pinder believes that Bahamas needs to become a regional leader, globally recognised and a “pacesetter” in dealing with the issue of illegal immigration. […]

‘Church takes no side’ – Bishop on upcoming elections

GRENADA Bishop Clyde Harvey of St George’s-in-Grenada has instructed clergy that they are not to lead prayers for candidates or parties nor preach in favour of […]

Jesuits meet on Caribbean social concerns

GUYANA Fifty Jesuits from around the Caribbean and South America gathered January 14–18 for a ‘Shared Social Concerns’ seminar aimed to deepen knowledge of Guyana and […]

Restored stained-glass windows unveiled

GUYANA After one year of restoration work, the massive stained-glass windows depicting the Ascension of Christ were formally blessed and unveiled at the Church of the […]

Show God’s face to the people

The ordination of Deacon Carl Philadelphia — the first Guyana-born diocesan priest in over three decades saw hundreds of churchgoers, government officials, members of clergy, and […]

Faith of indigenous youth alive

GUYANA Approximately 160 young Catholics from 14 indigenous communities expressed a desire to learn their native languages better at the second Indigenous Youth Convention, December 16–19 […]

Bishop supports SOE

JAMAICA Bishop Burchell McPherson of Montego Bay said he endorses Government’s decision to declare a state of public emergency for the St James parish, which recorded […]

‘Heal Guyana’ pushing for positive behavioural change*

Guyanese have embraced Heal Guyana’s invitation of engendering positive attitudinal and behavioural change and doing more in 2018 to help the country recover from its many […]

Sisters of Mercy meet First Lady

GUYANA First Lady Sandra Granger presented a number of tokens to Sr Julie Matthews, President, Sisters of Mercy (Guyana) and representatives of the Sisters of Mercy […]

Bishop Harvey: Be gift to one another

GRENADA As the diocese enters 2018, Bishop Clyde Harvey of St George’s-in-Grenada hoped that the faithful continue to be gift to one another and be particularly […]

Haiti’s advancement is mission of new archbishop

Msgr Max Leroy Mésidor was installed Metropolitan Archbishop of Port-au-Prince on his 56th birthday, Saturday, January 6. He replaces Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus Guire Poulard who served […]

Belize City-Belmopan present at SEDAC*

  Fr Jordan Gongora of the diocese of Belize City-Belmopan said it was truly an enriching experience to interrelate and learn from the 59 bishops from […]

Fruitful six years – Archbishop Gordon*

BARBADOS Archbishop Jason Gordon of Port of Spain, currently Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Bridgetown said that 2018 will be “a challenging one”, a year […]

Resist corruption, say bishops

HAITI Catholic bishops in Haiti have expressed grave concern for the “shameless corruption” that is spreading at all levels of society and now becoming rampant. The […]

Historic moment for Bridgetown diocese

BARBADOS A historic moment. That’s how Archbishop Jason Gordon described the ordination ceremony of Kirt Prospere and Dr Winston Layne to the Order of Deacons, December […]

Caribbean Mission

The bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) have released a pastoral letter on Mission and Evangelisation in the Caribbean, in which they hope to inspire […]

Priest killed during robbery*

HAITI Police in Haiti are searching for the gunmen who shot and killed Fr Joseph Simoly Thursday, December, 21 during an apparent robbery. The funeral service […]

Say ‘enough’ to social ills

GUYANA The cry of “enough” is not applicable only to the disrespect towards women, but it would also be fitting to say “enough” to social ills-—violence, […]

Hear Jesus’ voice, look upon His face

ANTIGUA Bishop Robert Llanos, Apostolic Administrator of St John’s- Basseterre prayed that the fire of hope God has placed in each of their hearts leads them […]

As seen in 2017 – Caribbean

As the year 2017 comes to an end, Catholic News looks back at just some of the news stories from the wider Caribbean Church. Church-State affairs […]

“The work started will continue”

  Although he is “sad” to leave the diocese at this stage of their journey,  Bishop Jason Gordon of Bridgetown takes consolation that the country is […]

Region at value crossroads

BARBADOS Barbados, and indeed the rest of the English-speaking Caribbean, has unwittingly adopted a value system that puts self first before God, nation and family; a […]

Get on with building God’s Kingdom*

BARBADOS Bu Kaelanne Jordan A Catholic priest is urging Barbadians to remain steadfast in their religious principles even though evildoers in the country appear to be […]

Archbishop: Plant seeds of respect

JAMAICA Jamaicans are urged to make a commitment to plant the virtuous seeds of respect for self, respect for others and loyalty to country so that […]

Bahamian art graces altar at restored cathedral

BAHAMAS When an electrical fire engulfed the rafters of the then 124-year-old St Francis Xavier Cathedral, September 25, 2009, Archbishop Patrick Pinder of Nassau vowed immediately […]

Diocese launches ‘Youth on Mission’

GUYANA The Youth on Mission (YOM) programme, an initiative aimed at the formation of Catholic youth between the ages of 18–25, was launched at the Bishop’s […]

Dominica PM to T&T: ‘You lifted our souls’

Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit urged Caribbean nationals and students to familiarise themselves with issues relating to climate change as science and historical facts indicate that […]

Churches walk against rising crime

ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES The Catholic Church of the diocese of St Vincent and the Grenadines held an Ecumenical Service and silent Candlelight Walk around […]

Church leaders: give debt relief for hurricane affected islands

Jamaica “There is no reason at all, why people in the Caribbean should have to slide deeper and deeper into their debt traps after each hurricane […]

Many wiped out by Maria

Story by Kaelanne Jordan, kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org “I happened to have experienced Hurricane David in 1979 and it was considered perhaps the baddest [sic] hurricane to have hit. But […]

Ecumenical service, walk in response to crime increase*

ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES The Diocese of Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines will host an Ecumenical Service and silent candlelight walk on Friday (November […]

‘Beautiful stories’ after the hurricane*

By Kaelanne Jordan, kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org While Dominicans associate Category 5 Hurricane Maria as “negative, vicious, vindictive and cruel”, some, on the other hand were able to identify […]

Priest visits hurricane-damaged Dominica – Part 1*

By Kaelanne Jordan, kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org Dominica-born priest Fr Elton Letang CSsR said that the mass looting from Hurricane Maria “was much worse than the physical hurricane”. Fr […]

Living through Irma

For the people who experienced the force of Hurricane Irma first-hand, it is an experience they will never forget. Writer LARA PICKFORD-GORDON spoke to two Barbudans […]

Paramaribo celebrates Day of the Maroons

SURINAME                               The Diocese of Paramaribo held a special liturgy filled with prayer, […]

Anglican leader: no biblical basis for sodomy laws*

By Kaelanne Jordan, kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org There is no biblical basis for the support of the sodomy law by some who use religion as a platform to deny […]

New church in Moengo

SURINAME Bishop Karel Choennie of Paramaribo consecrated the new St Theresia Church in Moengo, Marowijne District, eastern Suriname on October 1. According to a report in […]

Diocesan conversations begin

GRENADA “We are here to create the Kingdom of God in Grenada and we will do that only if the majority of us are selflessly at […]

Second arson attack, church shows resilience

JAMAICA For the second time in just over a month, there has been another arson attack at the Sts Peter and Paul Church this time resulting […]

SVP Antigua aids in hurricane recovery

The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) in the Diocese of St John’s-Basseterre has been doing its part to assist Barbudans displaced by Hurricane Irma […]

Dominica Strong

Bishop Malzaire: ‘We will build…and rise again’ by Kaelanne Jordan, kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org Bishop Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau said since the passing of Hurricane Maria, September 18, many […]

Great response to hurricane appeal

GUYANA Hundreds of pounds of relief supplies were collected at the ground floor of the Catholic Life Center in Brickdam and shipped last Tuesday (October 10) […]

New Canon Law Society executive

Fr Roger Paponette of the Archdiocese of Port of Spain has been voted in as the new President of the Antilles Canon Law Society. He will […]

St Benedict’s seminary closes

BELIZE Due to the high and low waves of vocations, Bishop Lawrence Nicasio of Belize City and Belmopan decided that the St Benedict Diocesan Seminary temporarily […]

Diocese launches hurricane appeal

GUYANA The Diocese of Georgetown has launched an appeal for the faithful to extend help to the people of Dominica affected by Hurricane Maria. Vicar General […]

Church conference on anti-sodomy laws

JAMAICA Thirty-two confirmed speakers from across the globe will represent different Christian traditions at Intimate Conviction, an international conference examining the church and anti-sodomy laws across […]

Diocese rolls out VIRTUS programme

ANTIGUA Catechists, teachers and youth leaders of the Diocese of St John’s-Basseterre have now been introduced to the VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children programme. The archdioceses of […]

Trauma counselling needed – Bishop Malzaire

By Kaelanne Jordan, kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org Bishop Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau expressed sincere gratitude to individuals, groups, regional and international agencies who pledged their support to the people of […]

Church laws face fascinating challenges

ST LUCIA The Antilles Canon Law Society (ACLS) held its 13th annual convention last week (September 25–28) in St Lucia. Sessions were held at the Benedictine […]

Arson attack at church

JAMAICA Arson is suspected at the church of Sts Peter and Paul, St Andrew. According to a release from parish priest Fr Donald Chambers, at approximately […]

Decades-old convent to be rebuilt

BELIZE The demolition and reconstruction of a new Pallotti Convent will cost an estimated BZD$250,000 (US$125,000), according to Belizean radio station Love FM. Established in 1955, […]

Priest calls out gov’t on promoting recreational drugs

BELIZE A government that chooses to co-operate in the promotion of harmful drugs fails in its duty to build a just, virtuous and free democracy. This […]

Three – decade wait for diocesan ordinations

GUYANA Deacons Joel David Sundar and Berchmans Devadass, both from India, were ordained for service as diocesan priests in Guyana, September 3 at the Cathedral of […]

Diocese holds stewardship conference

GUYANA Over 200 Catholics across Guyana participated in the August 26–27 National Catholic Stewardship Conference 2017 at Christ the King parish in Suddie, north of the […]

New deacons reminded of humility, service

BARBADOS The diocese of Bridgetown held its first ordination of permanent deacons in over two decades on Saturday, September 2. There was loud applause for the […]

No major church damage after ‘Irma’: Bishop Llanos

While Barbuda suffered the brunt of Hurricane Irma’s force, Antigua largely escaped major destruction from the Category 5 hurricane which had sustained winds of 185 mph […]

Mass to celebrate CARIFESTA XIII

BARBADOS The Diocese of Bridgetown heralded the commencement of CARIFESTA XIII with a lively and uplifting celebratory Mass led by Bishop Jason Gordon at the historic […]

CARICOM needs to recognise Venezuela crisis

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown along with 15 faith-based and civil groups in Guyana are calling on governments and civil societies of CARICOM to […]

Portsmouth church completed

DOMINICA Thirteen years after being damaged beyond repair by an earthquake, the St John’s RC Church in Portsmouth has been reopened. The church was demolished by […]

Culture centre renamed after priest

ST LUCIA St Lucia’s cultural community paid tribute to Msgr Patrick ‘Paba’ Anthony, founder of the Folk Research Centre (FRC) by renaming it in his honour […]

‘A farewell land’

VENEZUELA A coalition of over a dozen Catholic organisations and religious orders serving migrants and refugees expressed commitment in continuing to accompany Venezuelan migrants in defense […]

Be peacemakers!

ST LUCIA Archbishop Robert Rivas of Castries has reminded the faithful that building a culture of peace requires conversion of heart and a new way of […]

Enjoying Crop Over – the Catholic way

The following is a reflection ‘Should a Christian take part in Crop Over?’ done by Bishop Jason Gordon of Bridgetown on the diocese’s blog. Crop Over […]

Bridgetown diocese prepares for CARIFESTA

BARBADOS The Diocese of Bridgetown has planned a number of activities to coincide with the 13th edition of CARIFESTA (Caribbean Festival of Arts) which is scheduled […]

Youth Transforming the Caribbean Family

The sixth Antilles Episcopal Conference Youth Assembly (AECYA) will be held in Martinique July 10–23, 2018. The theme for next year’s AECYA is Youth Transforming the […]

New regional PMS director

Fr Esteban Ramon Kross of the Diocese of Paramaribo, Suriname was appointed by the Vatican’s Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples as Director of the Pontifical […]

EC $3m needed to complete Roseau Cathedral

DOMINICA Member of the Catholic Fundraising Committee (CFC), Val Cuffy revealed that an additional EC$3 million is now needed for the completion of Dominica’s Lady of […]

Ordination venue decided

GRENADA Bishop-elect Clyde Harvey will be ordained as the new Bishop of the Diocese of St George’s on July 29 at a Mass to be held […]

Decorum, please – Faith leaders tell MPs

GUYANA Leaders and members of various religious denominations in Guyana, including Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown, joined together July 7 to express concerns about country, […]

AEC bishops attend Bible refresher course

Thirteen archbishops and bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) reaffirmed their commitment to the distribution and implementation of the English translation of Animation of all […]

Make ordination a spiritual experience – Bishop-elect Harvey

GRENADA Bishop-elect of St George’s-in-Grenada, Msgr Clyde Harvey said that he hoped his Episcopal Ordination may be a deep spiritual experience for all, and an awareness […]

Bishop Darius’ funeral date announced

The funeral Mass for Bishop Vincent Darius will be held Wednesday, May 25 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, St George’s, Grenada.

New Jamaica-Israel relationship questioned by JCC

The Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) believes that the timing of the visit of Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness to Israel and the intention to change the nature of Jamaica’s relationships with the Middle East country could not be more inopportune.

Laudato Si Guyana hosts environmental camp

In response to Pope Francis’ urgent call to take “swift and unified global action” on issues such as consumerism, irresponsible development, environmental degradation and global warming, Laudato Si Guyana continued their monthly activities of visiting different parishes, engaging in environmental activities and helping to spread the word of Laudato Si.

Live the Easter identity, vocation

Bishop Francis Alleyne of Georgetown has urged the faithful to live the Easter vocation to the full and so seek every opportunity to “celebrate life, protect life where it is threatened and ferret it out when it may have become buried under fear, rejection and pain”.

Bishop Darius’ funeral date announced

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