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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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, […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
‘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 […]
GUYANA There was great joy on Friday, June 24 – the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus – as a large number of people […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
– 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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— […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
– 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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.” […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, also referred to as Creole Hat Day, was celebrated October 16, and observed as part of National Pride and Heritage Month. Children and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
— 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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), […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]