By Klysha Best While the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association, (TTUA), has no figure yet for the number of teachers that have been vaccinated, the […]
Story and photo by Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org “When it’s calm, it’s really calm but when it is not… it is really horrid.” This is how […]
By Delia Chatoor ‘For the beauty of the earth’ is a 19th century hymn, with text by Folliott S Pierpoint, who was so overwhelmed by the […]
A generation of disciples putting their hope in God and having the courage to bend their heart to His will. Archbishop Jason Gordon asked youth and […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Understanding Intercession was the title of Dr Peter Timothy’s presentation, Monday, September 6, part one of a two-part series on intercessory […]
On September 10 every year, World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) provides the opportunity for people across the globe to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention. […]
“Great, wonderful, very proud, ecstatic” was how Tyiesha Fortune described the performance of her sister’s twin Takara and Tianna of the Rose Hill RC School. Their […]
The Archdiocese of Port of Spain Health, Safety and Environment Team proposal for the reopening of churches issued September 5 for the week beginning September 6, […]
Journeying with persons who experience gender dysphoria was highlighted by speakers at the Emmanuel Community’s webinar ‘The Gender Issue: I am Who I am’ held August […]
By Lara Pickford Gordon “Be neighbourly, consider each other.” This was the simple request from Archbishop Jason Gordon with the resumption of public Masses from September […]
By Fr Martin Sirju, Vicar General Fr Michael Makhan was a giant among priests. I got to know him better when I moved to Port of […]
Reynold Makhan, the brother of the late Fr Michael Makhan asked for him to be remembered “as a simple, loving man, and a priest for all […]
By Kathryn Tardieu, General Manager, CAMSEL This new look is not just a pretty image to give the Catholic News a modern appeal, or to catch […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon is appealing for unvaccinated Catholics to think with the Church and not rely on “spurious information flying around”. He rebuked the influence of […]
By Marie Makhan Remembering my brother Fr Michael Makhan “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the lord” (Matthew 29). “This is my beloved […]
The Tobago Vicariate has been assisting persons affected by Covid-19 mainly with food support since April 2020 under the umbrella of the Pandemic Relief Food Drive, […]
“When I think of Trinidad and Tobago, the words that come immediately to mind are PRIDE and HOME.” These are the words of Richard Ramirez when […]
Paediatrician Dr David Bratt is in favour of children receiving the Covid-19 vaccine because of the “suffering” they are experiencing during the pandemic. He said there […]
The allocation of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines for children ages 12 and 18 began today, Wednesday, August 18. The Catholic Education Board of Management (CEBM) is […]
Clark & Battoo Funeral Home marks another milestone in their aim to faithfully serve our nation of Trinidad & Tobago with the announcement of the opening […]
Yvette Woodruffe was honoured for her 49 years of “stellar service” at an appreciation ceremony hosted by the North-West Particular Council of the Society of St […]
The Gender Issue – I am who I am’ is the title of a virtual conference being hosted by The Emmanuel Community on the Independence Day […]
As the Education Ministry prepares for physical reopening of schools with a blended learning approach, the Catholic Education Board of Management (CEBM) has recommended the provision […]
Contributing writer Ottrisha Carter spoke with diocesan priest Fr Stephan Alexander on how he’s coping during the pandemic To keep in contact with his parishioners, Fr […]
The pandemic is affecting everyone in different ways. What’s it like for our clergy, faced since early March with seeing to the spiritual needs of their […]
“What do you want in a partner?” Deacon Sheldon Narine and his wife Cindy got the dialogue going with this question in their presentation ‘Dating II […]
“This time is a time when we have to find new ways to express what is core and central to our faith”, said Fr Kwesi Alleyne, […]
The Caribbean School for Catholic Communications (CSCC) halted its activities last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. With the pandemic still in effect, CSCC decided to […]
Sr Sarah Marie Waterman O Carm is attached to the Christ Child Convalescent Home, Diego Martin which is a children’s home run by the Corpus Christi […]
By Fr Kenwyn Sylvester On Wednesday, August 4, priests of the Archdiocese of Port of Spain celebrated the Feast Day of St John Maria Vianney with […]
By 10.13 a.m. ten persons had received their first Covid-19 vaccination at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Port of Spain, which was used as a […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Is there any activity (gaming, social media, YouTube, Netflix etc.) that may cause you to pay less attention to others around, […]
By Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon Sixty years ago, the Seminary moved from the monastery to its present building when Archbishop Count Finbar Ryan OP answered: “It […]
Parents have the inalienable right and duty to teach and educate their children about sexuality. Spiritual Director/Theological Adviser for the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC), Fr […]
GCCM becomes Laudato Si’ Movement The Laudato Si’ Movement —that’s the new name for the Global Catholic Climate Movement (GCCM). The name change was announced worldwide […]
Places of worship remain closed for religious gatherings, but the Ministry of Health intends to use them as vaccination sites for citizens. Speaking at a media […]
The 2021 editions of the School of Liturgy, and the Caribbean School for Catholic Communications (CSCC) both begin on Monday with new formats as they will […]
The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) National President’s Youth Food Basket 2021 can be the opening to get more youth members into the SVP. […]
Project Care held a food bank in the car park of the St James RC Church last Saturday, July 10 to help the communities of St […]
By Jamila Cross athletesdiscovered@gmail.com Tokyo 2020 is being held in 2021. In spite of last year’s cancellation due to the pandemic, unwavering criticisms and challenges, and […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon met with Miriam Aertker, the head of the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, TT office on July 8 at Archbishop’s House, Port of […]
What’s heaven really like? Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Harris CSSp hopes it’s like a Carnival band with “togetherness, enjoyment and happiness”. These are all values which he […]
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 […]
“You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.” Deuteronomy 15:11 As food security becomes a […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org One of the positives coming from the Covid-19 pandemic is the willingness of many individuals and groups to find ways to […]
Let’s keep making this journey as families, let us keep walking together is the theme for the Archdiocese’s ‘Marriage and Family Week’ which runs from July […]
‘Church in Action—Sharing Hope and Healing in Covid Times’ takes place July 12-18 live at 6 p.m. on Trinity TV and Facebook. The mental health outreach […]
Many are in desperate need of assistance as evidenced by the long lines that form when various organisations distribute food hampers. Catholic News’ Lara Pickford-Gordon puts […]
Every man must commit to the quest to discover true masculinity and heal his wounded adolescent masculinity. “We have to find the inner strength…and make that […]
As Term III of the 2020–2021 academic year ended July 2, Archbishop Jason Gordon has publicly praised the work of educators during the Covid-19 pandemic. In […]
POS Mayor Joel Martinez (left) presents Fatima College principal Fr Gregory Augustine CSSp with a mayoral award for his contribution to education and youth development. The […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org How can I continue to grow my faith as an adult? Archbishop Jason Gordon provided guidance on this question during an […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon will soon add four new books to his name. The Archbishop is already an author of five published works: Encounters of Grace, A […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org As the LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) communities around the world declare June as Pride Month, Archbishop Jason Gordon has […]
Education Minister Nyan Gadsby-Dolly last month disclosed in an interview with Guardian Media that approximately 2,000 students from Primary and Secondary schools could not be contacted […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org On Thursday, June 24, the Solemnity of the birthday of St John the Baptist, 38 year old, Brother Gerard Mopeli Sehlabo […]
By Dr Adanna James, Bethesda Board member When my mother gave birth to her first child, a son, on the eve of Christmas, neither she nor […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org More than 1,000 students in Catholic schools without internet access are getting assistance through a collaboration between the Archdiocese through the […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org As the nation joined the world in celebrating Father’s Day Sunday, June 20, Archbishop Jason Gordon proposed that fathers adopt St […]
Described as “the best kept secret” in the Catholic Church, the Retrouvaille T&T Community, in its Ministry to hurting couples, sought creative ways to offer support […]
Last year, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic rippled through society, leaving a trail of unemployment and the rising threat of food insecurity. Things have gotten […]
The third instalment of the Know Your Faith series started Monday, June 7 on the topic ‘Apologetics’. Fr Robert Christo, Parish Priest St Dominic’s Penal, and […]
On the observance of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Catholics were reminded of gratitude, recalling the sacrifice which Jesus made through His Body and Blood. “Gratitude […]
“Take one day at a time!”. Practical advice was shared by Psychologist Dr Margaret Nakhid- Chatoor during a virtual workshop on ‘Dealing with Loneliness after the […]
“It is not easy being poor, worse, being poor during a pandemic,” said Brenda De La Rosa, president of the TT Society of St Vincent de […]
On the observance of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Catholics were reminded of gratitude, recalling the sacrifice which Jesus made through His Body and Blood. “Gratitude […]
By Carmelite tertiary, Neila Todd The observance of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, a national holiday in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is a significant […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 There was no usual large gathering for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal’s (CCR) annual celebrations this year. Instead, the […]
The Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) exam has been postponed to July 1. Originally scheduled for June 10, Education Minister Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly at the post-cabinet media […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Religious leaders offered prayers of praise and thanksgiving to God for blessings bestowed and asked for healing and protection on the […]
Fr Matthew d’Hereaux, parish priest at St Joseph RC had this message to share as his parish engages in their IVax campaign. “Dear fellow Catholics, God […]
From the CCSJ/AMMR The Catholic Commission for Social Justice (CCSJ) and the Archdiocesan Ministry for Migrants and Refugees (AMMR) are happy to announce the launch of […]
Pentecost is not just a solemnity of the Holy Spirit “in isolation,” said Papal Nuncio Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu. “What we celebrate is a manifestation of God […]
– Archbishop at Pentecost Vigil Mass By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 “When last in your family did you say to each other ‘I am […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org The local chapter of the Global Catholic Climate Movement (GCCM) was launched Friday, May 21 online with a pledge of “action” […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon invites all Catholic families of various parishes and communities to join him virtually in making the Pentecost Vigil Mass on Saturday, May 22 […]
The Education Ministry suspended all face-to-face classes at schools following Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley’s May 15 announcement of a State of Emergency. In a media […]
The prevailing international and regional conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have inspired the Conference on Theology in the Caribbean Today (CTCT) to host its first […]
The UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has donated devices to assist with online learning at Catholic schools. On May 7, 103 tablets were handed over by […]
Archbishop at Seminary’s first virtual graduation “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times…” said Archbishop Jason Gordon, using the opening lines […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne 1 Archbishop Jason Gordon said he is “excited” as he spoke of two “big things” happening for this year’s […]
Lucy Cathy-Ann Wright-Auguste — Manager, Finance Lucy Wright-Auguste has over 30 years in financial management and accounting in private and publicly traded organisations across the Caribbean. […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon is one of nine speakers at an online international Ecumenical Novena to the Holy Spirit which starts on Ascension Thursday, May 13. ‘The […]
The memories of First Holy Eucharist celebrated on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Santa Rosa RC, will always be powerful to the 39 boys who participated. […]
We, as Church, have witnessed Mother Mary’s appearance in various parts of the world. We are encouraged to pray the rosary, for the conversion of sinners […]
As the country experiences its third lockdown, Archbishop Jason Gordon opined that the present reality can be seen as a time of “pruning” for faithful and […]
The announcement on Thursday, April 29 of the closure of all places of worship as part of Public Health regulations to curb community spread of the […]
On March 25 (The Feast of the Annunciation), St Xavier’s Private School concluded the academic term by attending a virtual Mass celebrated by St Joseph Parish […]
By Kaelanne Jordan mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Catholic News has asked clergy from the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) to share their experience and words of encouragement on taking the […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org “Scouts experience adventure and have fun taking part in activities as diverse as kayaking, hiking, expeditions overseas, photography, climbing and archery. […]
The hundreds of parishioners and pilgrims that usually attend La Divina Pastora celebrations on ‘Good Shepherd Sunday’ were absent for another year because of the pandemic, […]
“If we are calling ourselves Christians and we are not changing or effecting change in the lives of others then we are wasting time,” Trinidad-born Fr […]
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 […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Thousands have received the COVID-19 vaccine since the State’s vaccination programme became accessible to the public from April 6, older persons, […]
The National Parang Association of Trinidad and Tobago (NPATT) celebrates its 50th anniversary with one year of celebrations starting this month on Sunday, April 18, 2021. […]
The All Saints Anglican Church, Port of Spain came alive with the sound of voices, piano and steelpan on Friday, March 26, for the Trinidad and […]
The Holy Spirit existed before, during and after creation. It empowers people giving them courage to fulfill the mission left by Jesus. Zimbabwe-born Deacon Ronald Abraham […]
A message from the Liturgy School Committee The Liturgy School Committee would like to inform all those who are interested in taking part in Liturgy School […]
Ongoing monitoring of students is one of the challenges as education continues in Term III using a “hybrid format”. Community spread remains unabated, and the Education […]
The Society of St Vincent de Paul is hosting Breakfast with SVP on Sunday, April 18 instead of its usual Top of the Mount Brunch. The […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 “If we understand that Divine Mercy is really the ethos of Christianity, how we could have sourpuss Christians?… How […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org His appointment was at 2.40 p.m. and by 2.49 p.m. Archbishop Jason Gordon had received the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. He was among […]
The Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago (ASTT) celebrates Easter 2021 with an exhibition entitled: ‘Easter Traditions & Religious Art’. The exhibition opened to the public […]
The Archdiocesan Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Team has issued guidelines ‘COVID-19 Action to be taken in respect of positive cases among persons who were at […]
To assist our brothers and sisters in St Vincent and the Grenadines in wake of the eruption of La Soufrière, The Archdiocese of Port of Spain […]
Singing hymns, praying and doing creative, faith-based activities together are just some of the many things students miss about their physical Religious Instruction class. With physical […]
A bilingual Mass was celebrated on Palm Sunday (March 28) at 3 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for the Hispanic community of the […]
On March 13, five of the eight Spiritan Brothers living at Tisserant House of Formation in Arouca: Ronald Abraham CSSp (Zimbabwean), Petros Dasiyano CSSp (Malawian), Eliaza […]
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ showed that death and darkness have no power. As the Triduum reached its climax at the Easter Vigil on Gloria Saturday, […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon has reminded clergy and the faithful of the requirement to maintain the COVID-19 guidelines. Health officials have voiced concern of an increase in […]
Excerpt from Bulletin #12, ‘Guidelines for the Season of Lent and Holy Week’, issued February 17, 2021 from the Archdiocesan Health, Safety, and the Environment Team. […]
This Easter Sunday on April 4, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Port of Spain will be filled with heavenly sounds of ‘Sacred Classics, Hymns and […]
The National Catholic Men’s Ministry (NCMM) 33-day Consecration to St Joseph challenge should be a “launch pad” for a new family life and renewal for the […]
The Catholic Commission for Social Justice (CCSJ) and the Archdiocese’s Ministry for Migrants & Refugees (AMMR) have embarked on a healthcare outreach campaign across Trinidad and […]
“God NEEDS behind-the-scenes guys.” US-based, Australia-born Catholic author and motivational speaker Matthew Kelly told participants in the 33-day Consecration to St Joseph challenge on Thursday evening, […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org The Solemnity of St Joseph, St Joseph’s Day is celebrated in Colombia Día de San José, on the Monday closest to […]
Have you had an experience of praying for the intercession of the late Archbishop Anthony Pantin and having your prayers answered? The tribunal appointed for the […]
Many people have stories of praying to God for something they needed and, at the opportune time, Archbishop Anthony Pantin came and helped them. Archbishop Jason […]
‘Multi-pronged’ approach needed to get devices to students By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org A total of 54 tablets were distributed to the Nelson St Girls’ RC, […]
If you do nothing else during Lent, then ask yourself that single question, Archbishop Gordon asserted. “…God will answer you; God will show you the path,” […]
The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) said it is “committed to fully paying our staff all salaries owed.” In a media release issued Monday, […]
By Fr Christopher Lumsden, Postulator of the Cause of Servant of God Archbishop Gordon Anthony Pantin (in collaboration with the Archdiocesan Archives) On this 21st anniversary […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp Catholics have a responsibility to get involved promoting social justice in the society. This message was stated in different […]
Teenagers and children were among a small but impactful group who came out last Wednesday night (February 24) to Adam Smith Square for a candlelight vigil […]
The Centre for Socially Displaced Persons (CSDP), Port of Spain has received 21 persons who were housed at a temporary facility known as C9 which was […]
Education Minister Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly held a meeting for education stakeholders February 23 to get feedback on the return to school for Forms Four, Five and […]
New Chairman of the Catholic Education Board of Management (CEBM) Derek Hudson is easing into his new role and familarising himself with the organisation. Responding to […]
On Friday, February 12, the first commissioning ceremony for all the recently appointed principals (17), senior teachers (2) and heads of department (3) was held at […]
Principals, teachers trained in virtual forum By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp Principals and teachers at Catholic primary schools attended a virtual forum February 15–16 […]
Just as a car needs to be taken for maintenance, or businesses close for stocktaking, so too people must take a break to reflect spiritually on […]
A return to loving language, responses and gestures will engender a renewal of the family and nation. This is what Archbishop Jason Gordon is appealing for […]
The Archdiocesan Health, Safety and Environment team (HSE) on February 17, issued guidelines for the Lenten season and Holy Week. Bulletin #12 deals with the Sacrament […]
The period of 40 days of prayer, fasting and almsgiving will begin on Ash Wednesday. These 40 days, if well lived and pondered, serve not only […]
By Fr Garfield Rochard There are 46 days from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday. Lent has six Sundays including Palm Sunday. These Sundays are within the […]
The Catholic Education Board of Management (CEBM) has a new chairman. Derek Hudson was installed at the CEBM’s AGM on Wednesday, February 10. Archbishop Jason Gordon […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon has commented on the “culture of violence” seen in the violence against women in society. He referred to the recent murder of Andrea […]
The heavy downpour on February 12, slowed the initial gathering of participants of the march for female victims of gender-based violence. It was also the funeral […]
THE FOLLOWING IS A MEDIA RELEASE BY THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC MEN’S MINISTRY “CALL TO ALL MEN: LET US REBUILD OUR NATION” (Monday, February 8, 2021) For […]
Today, February 11 is the patronal feast of Our Lady of Lourdes RC Maraval and Tacarigua. The Feast commemorates the 18 times in 1858, the Blessed […]
The Catholic Commission for Social Justice (CCSJ) and the Greater Caribbean for Life (GCL) is urging T&T’s Government to focus on human development and crime prevention […]
The Franciscan Institute Trinidad and Tobago, a sponsored Ministry of the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother (SSM) is hosting Faithful Friday- ‘Praying the last Seven Words […]
The Archdiocese of Port of Spain has announced guidelines for the faithful to receive ashes on Ash Wednesday and the possibility of the distribution extending for […]
The pupils of Nelson Street Boys’ RC had a special guest for World Read Aloud Day Wednesday, February 3 with Fr Mikhail Woodruffe O Carm, reading […]
The Education Ministry announced the phased physical reopening of schools February 8 for students of Forms Four to Six using a “hybrid system”. Classes resume April […]
The following is a statement from the Archdiocesan Health, Safety and Environment Team The Archdiocesan Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Team was established by Archbishop Jason […]
The TT Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) is in need of new mattresses for the clients of the Centre for Socially Displaced persons (CSDP), […]
The ill-treatment of migrants and refugees can become a pattern of behaviour that if ingrained will come back to “haunt” citizens, Fr Matthew d’Hereaux cautioned at […]
Keeping troublemakers out your meeting An education session on anti-xenophobia hosted by the Living Water Community and hosted by the Catholic Education Board of Management (CEBM) […]
Although Mark was not an apostle and neither saw nor met Jesus, the gospel attributed to him captures a “portrait” of Jesus and His ministry because […]
An anti-xenophobia discussion conducted by the Living Water Community (LWC) for four RC primary schools was disrupted by persons displaying pornographic material. The event, hosted under […]
Is it ethical to receive the COVID-19 vaccine? The quandary is real for many Catholics because in the production of vaccines, cell lines from aborted foetuses […]
“The Word of God has been my joy; the Word of God has been my life”. Dean of Studies of the Catholic Bible Institute (CBI), Deborah […]
The accusations between political opponents in the United States following the US elections in November 2020, and the January 6 storming of the US Capitol building […]
The Archdiocese is looking at ways for ashes to be distributed on Ash Wednesday. Archbishop Jason Gordon gave this feedback Wednesday, January 20 responding to a […]
Lara Pickford-Gordon snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Join the Catholic Bible Institute in celebrating ‘The Sunday of the Word of God’ January 24. The observance, on the third Sunday of […]
On Sunday, December 6, 2020, the National Catholic Men’s Ministry (NCMM) hosted its second Annual Men’s Advent Retreat. Over 100 men attempted to participate. Unfortunately, the […]
This Sunday, January 24 is the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. In preparation for the second celebration of the Sunday of the Word of God occasion, […]
It is in the family that people learn to become disciples of Christ, develop a relationship with Him, and reveal their God-given talents and gifts. This […]
The Catholic Education Board of Management (CEBM) was among the interest groups which met with Education Minister Nyan Gadsby-Dolly and officials of the Ministry January 7 […]
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘Church’? Fr Steve Ransome sought to provide some clarity to this question at last weekend’s first […]
Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon was one of the feature speakers at the January 2021 Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) National Conference Baptism is important as, through the […]
From Gregory Quan Kep, Jesus Explosion Committee Member COVID-19 has precipitated several restrictions. There is a new normal that has jolted everyone out of their comfort […]
Zion RC Community, through the Association of Catholic Intercessors, Zion’s Ministry of Prayer, launched a Year of Prayer for Trinidad and Tobago on the first Sunday […]
Rosemarie Siewnarine, a participant, writes on possibly the first-ever virtual Life in the Spirit seminar in the Caribbean Led by Fr Raymond Francis and Trinitarian Presence […]
From the Bethesda Community, for persons with disabilities Bethesda held its first ever ‘Drive-through – Pick up Christmas Cheer’ for our families with persons with disabilities […]
The first virtual Catholic Charismatic Renewal National Conference is on this weekend January 9-10 with the theme Let us rebuild (Acts 2:42-47). The welcome will be […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp The year 2020 has been memorable. Although the COVID-19 pandemic seems to have overshadowed most of the year, it […]
The Christmas season is regarded as a time of festivity. The reality however, is that stress, anxiety loneliness, depression and conflict can be amplified at this […]
During the school term, the Arima Boys’ RC School has its annual Crèche blessing. This activity would usually take place in the courtyard with the entire […]
Why does the Church have years dedicated to specific topics? The Church observes the passage of time through the liturgical calendar—which includes feasts such as Easter […]
The journey to the Permanent Diaconate started in 2015 with the initial application of over 40 men desiring to enter formation for the permanent diaconate. Fr […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 There’s a saying ‘It takes a village to raise a child’; it took a “global village” to produce three […]
While the coronavirus pandemic has increased uncertainty over future events, the organisers of Jesus Explosion (JE) have adapted to the new normal and confirmed that this […]
The Youth Team of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal is hosting an Art Expo as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Renewal in Trinidad and […]
Lynette Audain, RC representative on the Council of the Girl Guides Association of Trinidad and Tobago, assisted by Upper Belmont District Commissioner, Joanne Camps-Weekes, both of […]
One Bread, One Body by Presentation Ministries Incorporated is back in circulation. This booklet provides daily reflections of the Daily Readings for a two-month period. The […]
The Catholic Commission for Social Justice (CCSJ) has appointed Darrion Narine and Tameka Romeo to the positions of Programme Coordinator, Archdiocese Ministry for Migrants and Refugees […]
The Archdiocese of Port of Spain, in solidarity with the Government of Trinidad and Tobago began a four-week public service COVID-19 awareness campaign, Monday, November 30 […]
The Church of the Annunciation, Santa Rosa Heights, Arima did not have Mass last Sunday as a parishioner tested positive for COVID-19 days earlier. The church […]
The public display of a deceased man being transported at the back of a hearse converted to accommodate the body in a seated position generated much […]
Heavy showers last Sunday did not prevent members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) from gathering for a musical praise motorcade in every vicariate. The event […]
“If you can go to Mass, go to Mass. Virtual is nice but it’s not the real deal. You won’t want to drink a virtual coke […]
“What’s wrong with being busy?” This was the question posed by panellist Terez Lord, former CARICOM youth ambassador at a youth discussion on Poverty with the […]
A number of activities have been planned to celebrate the golden jubilee of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR). The theme chosen by the anniversary planning committee […]
Fr Alex Viruthakulangara CSsR, a former parish priest at St Dominic’s, Penal and Holy Cross, Santa Cruz has been hospitalised in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp In the face of the manmade “mindless, heartless system” which has no regard for the human person or […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp Get to know the poor, they have their stories and gifts to give; they lead to a […]
Persons dealing in human trafficking use a business-like approach, with the commodity being people. “Exactly how you think of the company is used by the trafficker,” […]
After being postponed three times for the year due to COVID-19 church closures, the annual celebration of Chrism Mass, which usually takes place at the start […]
Suggested format for prayer service in parishes and schools, homes, prayer groups…wherever the family of God may gather. Opening Hymn: Whatsoever you do (Willard F Jabusch) […]
Justice Peace and Community Week (JPCW) started Saturday November 14 and runs to Saturday 21. The theme this year is Stretch forth your hand to the […]
It has been “50 years of grace” for the Church international, regional and local, said Archbishop Jason Gordon. As members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) […]
Staff at Catholic Media Services Limited’s (CAMSEL) were among the participants responding to the call from the Archdiocese of Port of Spain to join in united […]
Message from Fr Matthew d’Hereaux, Vocations Director We are entering a week dedicated to Vocations Awareness. In my many visits to parishes to promote vocations, I […]
The Education Ministry will begin a national consultation on education starting Tuesday November 10 with the theme: Transforming Education: It takes a village. The consultation will […]
On today’s Feast of All Souls, also known as the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, Catholic faithful should be conscious that the goal is Heaven. […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Dr Reatha Leigh Padmore has been on the frontline conducting screening tests on persons suspected of having COVID-19. She has found […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 With churches and places of worship being allowed to reopen for a second time during the COVID-19 pandemic, Archbishop […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp Archbishop Jason Gordon said it is difficult for him when persons are uncharitable to Pope Francis and ascribe to […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp Archbishop Jason Gordon is urging parishioners to register for Masses and also show consideration for others who wish to […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the Trinidad and Tobago Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) to provide for […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp There is a lot of talent on display at the Holy Name Convent (HNC) virtual art exhibit Rebirth, which […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp The ashes of a mother of three who died in April is contained in an urn on the living […]
There will be a 24-hour virtual Day of Prayer with the theme Praying through the Storm. It is scheduled to begin on Friday, November 6 at […]
Rebirth and Art is Life 2! Holy Name Convent Port of Spain (HNC) has a long tradition of providing an environment where the arts and culture […]
How are citizens responding to 500-plus murders per year? How are we reacting to thousands becoming unemployed through closure of businesses? Are we preparing for a […]
Some Catholic primary schools will welcome migrant and refugee children before the end of the school term, and although it may be challenging, they will have […]
St Francis Canticle Creation Awards By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 The third annual St Francis Canticle Creation Award Ceremony Saturday, October 17 not only […]
Sandee Bengochea shares with Catholic News her experience of being stranded in St Vincent and the Grenadines away from her family due to the closure of […]
The death penalty process in terms of its constitutional motions and challenges depends on the strength and independence of the Courts. “That’s the lynchpin of the […]
Due to the present pandemic, this year’s annual seminary fundraising dinner ‘Seeds of Hope’ carded for Friday, November 13 will now take the form of takeaway […]
Archbishop at World Day Against Death Penalty webinar Archbishop Jason Gordon has said that the issue of the death penalty is one of the “very troubling […]
Regina Bittan-De La Rosa, Principal of Poole RC Primary, shares a bit of history about the 100-year-old educational institution, and the way forward for the school. […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org The sum of $1 million was assigned under the Social Sector Investment Programme 2021 for the construction of a staircase […]
The 2020-2021 budget has allotted $63.9 million to the Education sector for “settlement of previous commitments” and restoration of 300 primary schools. The Public Sector Investment […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Passersby in Port of Spain will notice scaffolding at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Port of Spain. The 169-year-old heritage […]
Imagine if eight years ago, there’s a knock on your door with an all-expenses-paid wedding invitation to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in The United […]
The Catholic News has been looking at the impact of virtual learning on the different groups involved. You can see the previous articles: “In the new […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Education and training received the highest allocation in the 2020-2021 budget. This is a change from previous years when National Security […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon believes kids are now being “robbed” of play. “Now that school is virtual where do kids play? So, we have to put play […]
Held annually on October 5 since 1994, World Teachers’ Day commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. This […]
Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 “It’s strange how kind words appear so foreign to us sometimes.” This according to the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission’s (AFLC) […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon sees an opportunity to be seized with migrant children being allowed to access education at RC schools. During CatholicTT’s Ask the Archbishop Facebook […]
“Rising from ashes”. This is exactly how Abbot John Pereira OSB referred to news of the burnt apiary at Mt St Benedict now being considered the […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 Archbishop Jason Gordon believes that next year’s Carnival and Lent are going to be vastly different. He said there […]
They may not be physically together but Archbishop Jason Gordon has asked teachers of Catholic schools to see their classes as sacred spaces and see the […]
Simone Delochan copyeditor.camsel@catholictt.org Reports have emerged of teachers struggling with their online classes, and the increase of stress and fatigue. The Catholic News interviewed four teachers […]
Members of the Society of St Vincent de Paul risk their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic to get food to persons in need and visit families […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon praised the “incredible work” of parish ministries to migrants and refugees as the Church observed World Day for Migrants and Refugees Sunday, September […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp In giving himself to the vocation of priesthood at 77 years, Archbishop Jason Gordon said Deacon Paul Bousignac was […]
The new Archdiocesan Ministry for Migrants and Refugees was officially launched in June 2018. Following is the full text of a release on Wednesday June 20th […]
Archbishop Gordon on World Day of Migrants and Refugees Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 As the Catholic Church celebrated 106 years of World Migrant and […]
God has not “gone to sleep”, nor are His eyes off of faithful amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. “And we can deduce if Jesus is taking His […]
The closure of schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic and emphasis on virtual learning has caused a spike in demand for electronic devices. Over 15,000 devices […]
By Rose-Ann Walker, Catechetical Coordinator, Eastern Vicariate Catechetical month was formally ushered in by the Archdiocesan Catechetical Office (ACO) on Saturday, September 5 with an initiative […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon is appealing to young persons to do the right thing, as the health of the nation depends on them. Speaking at the 8 […]
The pre-COVID-19 routine had its stresses for families. Living in a time of pandemic has meant for some adapting to the changes of the home turning […]
Think you get into Heaven last minute? Think again, because you may not be like St Dismas, the good thief crucified with Jesus. “Many of us […]
It’s September 6, 2020 and today marks month six since my family and I have been ‘stranded’ in the US. I am only one among the […]
Permanent deacon Rev Paul Bousignac will become the Archdiocese’s newest priest on Republic Day, September 24. The Mass of priestly ordination will be held at St […]
“My almighty, my ancient help, my way maker, my redeemer all my thanks and praise belongs to You.” Newly ordained Fr Antony Buaful OSB of Ghana […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon is appealing to young persons to do the right thing, as the health of the nation depends on them. Speaking at the 8 […]
This question came to mind as I listened to our Archbishop on the television one morning. I imagined that as we sat in the comfort of […]
Update from the Archdiocesan Catechetical Office by Sr Juliet Rajah CHF, Directress of Catechetics A Blessed Catechetical Month 2020 to all parents—primary formators in the faith […]
“The greatest obstacle to salvation is our unwillingness to forgive those who owe a small debt when we have already been forgiven a debt that we […]
Pope Francis has awarded The Benemerenti Medal to four women for their years of “long and exceptional service” to the Catholic Church. The recipients are Rhonda Maingot […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon snwriter.camsel@catholictt.org There’s a saying ‘Lightning never strikes twice in the same place’, however contrary to this lightning has struck and destroyed the statue […]
Dr Margaret Nakhid-Chatoor Psychologist/Immediate Past President (TTAP) The month of September is Suicide Prevention Awareness month. This Thursday, September 10, is World Suicide Prevention Day and […]
By Raymond Syms Email: editor.camsel@catholictt.org We have two mothers, Eve and Mary. “Which one of these do you want as your mother?” Archbishop Jason Gordon asked […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon had messages of encouragement to teachers and parents for the start of the new academic year 2020–2021 and first term. Referring to the […]
Dr Margaret Nakhid-Chatoor Psychologist/Immediate Past President (TTAP) The recent spike in the coronavirus cases in our country has also led to an increase in calls to […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Feedback can be a way of “sharpening” each other and helping someone grow to become the best version of themselves. In this […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon snwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Archbishop Jason Gordon has asked Catholic educators to seize the “incredible opportunity” of e-learning to “leapfrog” the country by helping students and […]
What has been the role of Roman Catholicism in our national history? That was the topic for discussion on the evening of Independence Day at a […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp The school term officially started Tuesday, September 1 with the first week used for orientation and planning curriculum delivery. […]
Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 The Chairman of the Equal Opportunity Tribunal, Madam Justice Donna Prowell-Raphael has observed “rants” with “racial overtones” on social media. […]
A virtual national symposium on the eve of Independence on ‘Understanding and Reconciling Race Relations in Trinidad and Tobago’ was an “appropriate….first step” to what facilitators […]
Minister of Education Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly held a media briefing August 28 to outline how the new term and academic year 2020-2021 would be managed. She […]
The Church’s educational institutions must teach the importance of caring for the Earth and the need to rest. It should also engage Caribbean politicians to bring […]
A virtual national symposium on the eve of Independence on ‘Understanding and Reconciling Race Relations in Trinidad and Tobago’ was an “appropriate….first step” to what facilitators […]
By Msgr Christian Pereira, parish priest of St Benedict’s RC, La Romaine This is Independence weekend, and usually this weekend is the last before you start […]
For those with a keen interest of archdiocesan history, we visited our archives for the Catholic News report on the first Independence Day 54 years ago. […]
Now, is a time for healing! This Sunday (August 30), there will be a free virtual symposium on racism titled A Time for Healing— Understanding and […]
The Catholic Church in Trinidad and Tobago was among the religious groups invited to make its “spiritual contribution” as the nation became independent of colonial rule. […]
By Fr Christopher Lumsden Postulator – Cause of Beatification & Canonisation, Archbishop Anthony Pantin (in collaboration with the Pantin family & Archdiocesan archives) “The family finds […]
Pope St John Paul II was one of the most pro-life pontiffs of our time, penning the encyclical Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life) and familiarising […]
As citizens return to a continued lockdown due to a worrying increase of COVID-19 infections, Archbishop Jason Gordon is reiterating his call for all to not […]
The Catholic Commission for Social Justice is calling on all citizens to denounce racism. Following is the Commission’s full statement: The Catholic Commission for Social Justice […]
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Port of Spain (under then Archbishop Louis Gonin) was incorporated as a body corporate on the 4th day of August, 1870 […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp If a student has low self-esteem and does not believe they are good in a subject, it will be […]
Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 While parents of Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) students may have “big dreams” on what secondary school they would like their […]
Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon has said he is seeing things that he never thought possible as he shared his views on the recent racist rhetoric circulating […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon will preside at the priestly ordination of Reverend Antony Buaful OSB, 5 p.m. Thursday, September 10 at Our Lady of Exile Abbey Church, […]
After only 13 days back at school, Standard Five pupils preparing for the August 20 Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) had to return to virtual classes. Pupils […]
Archbishop: ‘we need to be very careful’ with COVID-19 The increased reports of local COVID-19 cases have prompted the Archdiocese to “pause” confirmations out of caution. […]
The Catholic community is free and “duty bound” to vote in today’s General Elections, says the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC). The AFLC’s mental health clinician […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp A banner was erected at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Port of Spain July 31 ahead of the […]
The Maraval RC school, the Our Lady of Lourdes RC Maraval and the Our Lady of Guadalupe Paramin were “thoroughly sanitised” Tuesday, July 28 after a […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 As religious leaders joined the nation in continuing the “vigil” that began 30 years ago, Her Excellency President Paula-Mae […]
The roof of the Maraval RC School was replaced after a section was badly damaged by gusty winds from a tropical cyclone on July 29. A […]
As religious leaders joined the nation in continuing the “vigil” that began 30 years ago, Her Excellency President Paula-Mae Weekes said it is “quite obvious” that […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon has asked citizens to see the common humanity, “people are people” and not ignite xenophobia towards Venezuelan migrants coming to Trinidad and Tobago. […]
Leela Ramdeen, chair of The Archdiocesan Ministry for Migrants and Refugees (AMMR), and Simone Francois-Whittier, coordinator of AMMR, held a virtual meeting on July 30 with […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 Faithful are invited to join in the Emmanuel Community’s ‘Forty Day Rosary for Life’ which starts today, Friday July […]
The gusty winds which accompanied heavy showers on Wednesday, July 29 damaged the roof of the Maraval RC Primary School. Consequently, some classrooms were inundated with […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp Education interest groups met with officials of the Education Ministry led by Minister Anthony Garcia on Tuesday, July 21 […]
On Friday, July 24, The Franciscan Institute for Personal and Family Development, a ministry of the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother, hosted a human trafficking awareness […]
The Council for Responsible Political Behaviour has reminded all political parties “to protect our proud history” of peaceful and clean election campaigns. According to a press […]
Testing was to begin last Monday, July 27 of 76 Standard Five pupils and 12 staff of the Maraval RC School who were quarantined after a […]
Saint Mary Magdalene was a woman of “incredible” love, an “apostle to the apostles” and Jesus’ most beloved disciple. As the Church celebrated the Feast of […]
The Catholic News did not go to press August 5, 1990. It was the second time the paper did not reach readers due to the events […]
Rev Hinds stated: “Growing up Anglican while Black in Barbados was and continues to be a condition to which I have to navigate in search of […]
The Caribbean Theology Conference Today (CTCT) virtual forum Black Lives Matter: Caribbean Theological Perspectives provided the space to interrogate topics related to the theme. Held Thursday, […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp I live a ‘stone’s throw’ away from my church—Church of the Nativity, Crystal Stream and like those folks who […]
The Council for Responsible Political Behaviour is reminding political parties, candidates, and supporters of their responsibilities under the Code of Ethical Political Conduct which party leaders […]
This headline got your attention. Did it cause any immediate, gut emotions? Why do you think these feelings emerged? If your response was mild curiousity on […]
By Dr Merisha Seepersad. Educational Psychologist/Member of TTAP. While “life goes on” during this pandemic, one overlooked fact is that persons are dying in families due […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp The Catholic Students Movement (CSM), The University of the West Indies St Augustine met Tuesday, July 7 with Archbishop […]
By Simone Delochan Email: copyeditor.camsel@catholictt.org Overseas travel may be out of the question for a while, and many probably had pilgrimages which would have unfortunately had […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 The Emmanuel Community of Trinidad and Tobago has pledged to continue distributing monthly food hampers to families affected by […]
The Archdiocesan Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) team has advised parishes that more persons can be allowed in churches to participate in Masses and Services. “Based […]
An Archdiocesan synod on Catholic education. This is likely to be the next step following the four-day virtual strategic workshop on Catholic education organised by the […]
Caribbean Theology Conference Today (CTCT) is hosting its second virtual forum Black Lives Matter: Caribbean Theological Perspectives on Thursday July 16 at 7 p.m. Presenters will […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp Archbishop Jason Gordon visited Sea Lots last Sunday interacting with residents and prompting them to articulate a “dream” for […]
The Catholic Education Board of Management (CEBM) said teachers of Standard Five are willing to return to school July 20 to prepare their pupils for the […]
“We have to do everything we can to guard against every loss of life, regardless of who the person is, regardless of their station of life, […]
What is the Catholic character of a school? Archbishop Jason Gordon sought to provide an answer to this question during his opening day presentation on Catholic […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 We’ve found him! Since the broadcast of the Mass for the 2nd Sunday of Easter via Trinity TV, social […]
Spiritual Director of the TT Society of St Vincent de Paul Fr Roger Paponette emphasised that in service to the poor Vincentians individually and in groups […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp The ‘Donate a project’ has not ended. The Catholic News was informed by an official of the Catholic Education […]
As the government of Trinidad and Tobago continues to ease COVID-19 restrictions, the Archdiocese’s ‘Let No-One Go Hungry’ campaign has seen “a little tapering off”. However, […]
Peace and blessing to you, beloved in Christ! The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our society and our world in both negative and positive ways. As Church, […]
Can you say your heart is meek and humble in your family, Church community and workplace? “If in your family, you can say ‘my heart is […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon was at the diocesan retreat house in Blanchisseuse on Friday, June 19 when a drowning occurred at the nearby beach. According to news […]
“Widespread use of cannabis amongst the young population makes it a public health issue.” —Professor Andrea Cipriani, NIHR Research Professor of Psychiatry at the University of […]
The Council for Responsible Political Behaviour has begun monitoring activities to evaluate all political parties, candidates and their supporters in the adherence to the Code of […]
As congregations return to places of worship, the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Committee of the Archdiocese has released ‘Guidelines for the Restoration of Masses in […]
Many are desirous of returning to churches to celebrate Masses. However, adhering to the Health Ministry’s ‘Guidelines for Places of Worship’ and the Archdiocese’s Health, Safety […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email:snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp “Good!” “Blessed! “Revived!” These were words used by the faithful who journeyed to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Port […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 ‘Eighty-nine days!’ That’s exactly how long faithful were deprived of the Eucharist due to the closing of churches March […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp It will be a happy moment on the Feast of Corpus Christi tomorrow June 11 for persons receiving the […]
By Fr Roger Paponette Parish priest, San Raphael The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Catholic Christian life and this solemn feast began as […]
Archbishop asks for patience as churches reopen By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter:@gordon_lp Mask wearing, physical distancing and regular sanitising will be implemented as part of […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp Medical marijuana has been used like a “Trojan Horse” in the campaign overseas and in the Caribbean to get […]
Saint of the Day (June 3)-St Charles Lwanga and Companions Today, the Catholic Church remembers Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions. Pope Paul VI canonised Lwanga and […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon has sounded off on the discussion on racism and the uprising in the United States of America following the death of George Floyd—an […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 The Living Water Community (LWC) is providing beginner-level Spanish classes to members of the public who need to communicate […]
When the circulation of the Catholic News took a dive due to closure of churches during the COVID-19 lockdown, new ways had to be found to […]
Trinidadian Rev Mikhail Woodruffe O Carm was ordained a Carmelite priest last Saturday, May 30 at a scaled-down ordination ceremony at the National Shrine of Our […]
With gatherings of more than five still disallowed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no public Masses, processions, or Benedictions with the Blessed Sacrament […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 We are living in a Babylonian captivity. “There is no altar, no priest, no sacrifice, no Eucharist,” said Archbishop […]
By Kathryn Tardieu General Manager, Catholic Media Services Ltd May 6, 2020 marked 128 years of uninterrupted printing for the Catholic News. Starting with print media, […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter:@gordon_lp Distribution of laptops, desktops, tablets, and smartphones to facilitate e-learning for primary school pupils has begun. In April, Archbishop Jason […]
By Fr Martin Sirju It might surprise many to hear I was not in favour of Indian Arrival Day as another public holiday. I felt at […]
On the day of Pentecost, when the seven weeks of Easter had come to an end, Christ’s Passover was fulfilled in the outpouring of the Holy […]
As this day is very special for the whole Church and because it celebrates our identity and empowerment as a people, we should always find ways […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 Our yearning for Heaven is what the Feast of the Ascension is really about. However, Archbishop Jason Gordon has […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 Traditionally, Muslims around the world turn out to attend Eid prayers at their local masjids (a Muslim house of […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 Capacity restrictions and physical distancing measures imposed due to COVID-19 has seen many businesses including the food service industry […]
Everyone has to take precautions against COVID-19. This vigilance does not end when restrictions are lifted. The Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Team of the Archdiocese […]
The ‘Let No-One Go Hungry’ Project distributed hampers to 26 families from the Warahoon tribe of Venezuela living in Icacos. Of the 26 families, 56 were […]
The Archdiocese is hosting a virtual Symposium June 5 on the theme Marijuana and cannabinoids: Health, research, and regulatory considerations, to discuss the potential negative effects […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: gordon_lp Trinidad and Tobago as a small island developing state is in a precarious position with the shocks of revenue […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp “Who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds of the […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 “I would give anything to walk two seconds on water than to stay in a boat and tell the […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 With some businesses reopened in the first phase (May 10-23), there is “definitely” a need to develop an Infectious […]
What do you miss the most about going to Mass? The hymns, community, Communion or the homily? This question was polled by CatholicTT to persons on […]
Do you remember when the statue of Our Lady of Fatima crisscrossed the country in the centennial year of the Fatima apparitions in 2017? During that […]
Migrant families have benefitted from hampers donated by four of the nation’s specialised courts. The President, Vice President and Members of the Industrial Court of Trinidad […]
Pope Francis and Communication Minister on International Nurses Day As Trinidad and Tobago, joins the world in celebrating International Nurses Day, today, Tuesday, May 12, Minister […]
While Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley announced on Saturday (May 9) that adjustments will be made to the COVID-19 Public Health Ordinance Regulations on a phased […]
‘Remain in Christ during pandemic’ says Archbishop By Raymond Syms Email: editor.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @RaymsCN With a pandemic raging, bishops worldwide have called on their faithful to […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 The psalms take us through the “whole gamut” of human emotions—from sadness to joy. And while in the Caribbean […]
Last week, due to the crowds which had accumulated to receive hampers, police were forced to shut down operations as social distancing was not in effect. […]
Simone Delochan copyeditor@catholictt.org On May 6, 2020 the Catholic News celebrated its 128th anniversary. The Catholic News is the oldest paper in Trinidad and Tobago, the […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon and priests are giving up a percentage of their stipends to offset the Archdiocese’s unexpected debts because of the fallout from the COVID-19 […]
“Phenomenal”, “fantastic”, Fr Cornelius Phillip; parish priest St Anthony’s RC Point Fortin says of the response by Catholics in his parish and beyond to their brothers […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 At the Feast Day Mass of La Divina Pastora last Sunday (May 3), Vicar General Fr Martin Sirju invited […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 During the last eight weeks of the national lockdown, have we become more fearful, anxious or worried? What has […]
The Archdiocese of Port of Spain’s ‘Let No-One Go Hungry’ project was launched live via Trinidad and Tobago Television (TTT) on Friday, May 1. Vicar for […]
Feelings of uncertainty, stress, and intense hunger are not the experience of locals only during the COVID-19 pandemic. Santiago (not his real name), 26, left his […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp As the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown continues, the number of persons at the Centre for Socially Displaced Persons (CSDP), Port […]
The Catholic Education Board of Management (CEBM) will be utilising television as another medium to facilitate teaching for children of primary schools particularly those without internet […]
Leaders of various Christian denominations in Trinidad and Tobago have pledged their continued service to the poor during the worldwide pandemic. Their ‘Declaration of Solidarity among […]
Lent and Ramadan share a number of similarities. Ramadan, like Lent, requires both acts of charity and discipline of fasting. While many Christians fast during Lent, […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 Many families, Archbishop Jason Gordon observed, are now “reconnecting” in prayer around virtual Masses daily which has been “simply […]
The Church in Trinidad and Tobago is called to be a “network of mercy” for the nation dispensing divine mercy to every “nook and cranny”, every […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp As resources are mobilised to ease the suffering people are experiencing during the COVID-19 lockdown, parishes have been directed […]
“Father Reggie” always urged the congregation of the St Charles Borromeo RC, Tunapuna, to attend Mass regularly because the focus was not on him but God. […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 Sleep is the most overlooked need for overall good health and quality of life. “And it is time to […]
At a recent virtual media briefing Tuesday, April 14, Education Minister Anthony Garcia said the situation was “fluid” and it was not likely the term will […]
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 […]
Anyone interested in donating devices to help students continue their education while schools remain closed can do so by emailing hope@catholictt.org. This was publicised on the […]
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the need for a structured approach to successfully manage the challenges that come with this coronavirus. To this end, Archbishop […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter:@gordon_lp Archbishop Jason Gordon and the Catholic Education Board of Management (CEBM) met online with Education Minister Anthony Garcia and officials […]
A reflection by Abbot John Pereira OSB In his Rule for Monks, which St Benedict wrote in the sixth century, he states clearly that he is […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 This latest update was shared via ‘Mount St Benedict, Trinidad’ and [Abbot] John Pereira’s Facebook page on Holy Saturday. […]
The Pascal candle which was lit on Gloria Saturday, has the insignia of the alpha and the omega. In his Easter Sunday homily, livestreamed on Trinity […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 The whole Church is no longer “living” in the desert for 40 days, but has now moved to a […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @gordon_lp The cloth quickly pulled from the altar at the end of the Mass of the Last Supper, Holy Thursday […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 “What we have is this night is different and special from other nights,” Archbishop Jason Gordon said in delivering […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 As faithful journey through Holy Week, the most “holy week in the entire year”, Archbishop Jason Gordon invited faithful […]
I went to a grocery and observed a cleaner wiping the handles of customers’ trolleys. What struck me was she was using the same rag from […]
Pastoral Guidelines, March 27, 2020 #1 Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our world in catastrophic ways. Globally, we are facing difficult times. The far-reaching effects […]
Standing in solidarity, representatives of religious bodies offered supplications for Trinidad and Tobago and countries of the world confronting the COVID-19 pandemic. They affirmed trust in […]