Sylda Mudie, 82 years, was a “practising Catholic” who in her younger years gave service teaching First Communion and Confirmation classes. She was a Lay Minister […]
By Klysha Best The third term and first of an all-out physical return to schools in the last academic year began in April. Since then, the […]
By Kaelanne Jordan mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Know what is true education, and your true identity – Archbishop Jason Gordon The Office of Youth Ministry of the Archdiocese of […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org The first group of primary school students have completed the ‘School in Pan’ programme, a collaboration between the Catholic Education Board of […]
By Kaelanne Jordan, mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org “What you have come to in your graduation, I pray is mission, that you have not graduated and now you’re gone, but […]
The Catholic community in Pt Fortin and environs is preparing to witness history as one of its own, Rev Royce Thomas CSsR, will be ordained to […]
Pope Francis has appointed Spanish Archbishop Santiago De Wit Guzmán as Apostolic Nuncio to Trinidad and Tobago. The announcement was made July 30 and his portfolio […]
Participants of the 2022 Caribbean School for Catholic Communications (CSCC) were invited to address the “cultural iceberg” that exists. Vice Principal, CSCC, Sr Angela Ann Zukowski, […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Bad weather on Friday, July 15, a landslip, and the closure of the North Coast Road did not stop Our Lady of […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org The third instalment of ‘Faith and Synodality: Mission’ of the monthly Know Your Faith series concluded Monday, July 25, with contributions […]
By Gregory Quan Kep, Freeport Who would have thought that Jesus Explosion XX (July 15–17) would have been so well attended? The pandemic is still with […]
Mary Immaculate Prayer Group and Friends are hosting a fundraising prayer breakfast in support of the Diocesan Clergy Pool on August 31, Independence Day at the […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org The Bethesda for persons with disabilities (PwDs) will be hosting a respite camp for children and adults with all disabilities from […]
“It is not mandatory to wear a mask to enter our churches, parish offices, or other church buildings but we highly recommend that all persons entering […]
The annual Tobago Heritage Festival returns to the island July 22 (Opening Night Gala) to August 1. The event remains a much-anticipated celebration of the unique […]
The effect of the mission and charism of the Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny (SJC) on the development of Trinidad and Tobago has been “extraordinary”. […]
The mask mandate will be removed in Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday, July 17, however the Archdiocese’s Health, Safety and Environment Committee (HSE) is urging that […]
The Caribbean School for Catholic Communications (CSCC) is on from August 1–6 virtually on Zoom with the year’s theme Connecting the docs. Participants will be taught […]
Faith and Synodality is the latest instalment of the Know Your Faith series which began Monday, June 11. The topic was ‘Communion’ from the theme of […]
If you know Fr Urban Hudlin OP, even just in passing, you are certain to have heard of his many titles and qualifications. You may have […]
Hydroponics, a method of growing plants without soil has been introduced at four Port of Spain primary schools: Our Lady of Laventille RC (OLL), Bethlehem Boys’ […]
“Talk it out, work it out, and seek support.” Catholic News Editor and Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) delegate, Raymond Syms offered this practical advice for families […]
The results of the Secondary Entrance Assessment were released Friday, July 1. The Catholic News contacted the Catholic Education Board of Management (CEBM) for a response […]
Many families still do not see themselves as domestic Church and their call to holiness, Archbishop Jason Gordon said in a June 23 interview with Rome […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Archbishop Jason Gordon has observed that for a long time, the faithful has perceived the parish as a place “where church […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org During Pride Month (June 1–30), the Catholic Youth Commission (CYC) fields many questions from young people “about sexuality issues”. This was disclosed […]
The World Meeting of Families (WMOF) was held in Rome, Italy from June 22–25, 2022. The venue for the Pastoral Congress was the Paul VI Hall. […]
19,000 students received their Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) results today, Friday, July 1. At Nelson Street Girls’ RC, principal Lisa Hinds-Lynch expressed she is quite pleased […]
Have you ever wondered about why things are the way they are? What is truth? Do you have deep questions about life, religion, society, your faith? […]
SOCIAL JUSTICE – rcsocialjustice.org By Leela Ramdeen Consultant, CCSJ/AMMR & Director, CREDI My many years of service as Episcopal Delegate for Social Justice/Chair of CCSJ & […]
The 11th World Meeting of Families (WMOF) will be in 2028, but before that, the next gathering of Catholic families will be the “Jubilee of Families” […]
By Winston Eugene Expecting showers of blessings, the Catholics of the agricultural community of Paramin came out in their numbers to celebrate Corpus Christi—The Body of […]
By Klysha Best “Friendship, fun, adventure, while making your mark on the world.” That’s what girl guiding offers to every girl and young woman and it […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org The Association of Denominational Boards of Education (ADBE) would like to have a “genuine partnership” with the Education Ministry in the interest […]
What is World Youth Day? World Youth Day (WYD) was instituted based on the prophetic insight of St John Paull II. Every three years, the entire […]
By Raymond Syms, Editor, writing from Rome, Italy on Monday The 10th World Meeting of Families (WMOF) concludes in Rome, Italy this Sunday at St Peter’s […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org There was joy as Catholics walked through the streets of Port of Spain praying and singing on Corpus Christi, Thursday June 16, […]
“What do you think God is saying about us as families today?” “Is God saying, ‘my children making me proud?’. You think God boasting?” Deborah de […]
The Corpus Christi procession returns in 2022 after two years, albeit on a smaller scale compared to previous years. In 2020, the easing of restrictions in […]
Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon has established a team to undertake a systemic review of Catholic Care Homes for children and to implement new policies and guidelines […]
The second instalment for 2022 of the Know Your Faith series is dealing with Apologetics. Session 1, ‘Purgatory – ‘When yuh dead yuh don’ was packed […]
By Ottrisha Carter The Conference on Theology in the Caribbean Today (CTCT) hosted its first virtual forum for 2022, on Wednesday, May 25. The theme for […]
By Dr Sharon Syriac Today again, I must tackle it, I cautiously brave the heap. Its long, thick and natural black, Dark and stubborn like my […]
Archbishop at Pentecost Mass Is your family Babel or Pentecost? Archbishop Jason Gordon asked the congregation while presiding at the Pentecost Vigil Mass for families June […]
“Children have to be safe, have to be protected and have to be kept protected no matter what it costs.” So said Archbishop Jason Gordon as […]
After being closed to the public since Sunday, May 22 “out of abundance of caution” as Abbot John Pereira OSB tested positive for Covid-19, the Abbey […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Fr David Khan concluded the final instalment of his five-part presentation on Marian Devotions with ‘The Assumption’ in the Know Your […]
To the accompaniment of the choir at St Joseph RC Church, Scarborough, Tobago, the procession of altar servers, priests and Bishop John Persaud of Mandeville, Jamaica […]
Present and former parishioners of St Francis of Assisi RC Church, Belmont gathered on May 25 to celebrate the church’s 120th anniversary and a successful Belmont […]
The Church of the Nativity, the only Catholic church in the country named after the birth of Jesus Christ, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The name […]
Our shores were truly graced during the whirlwind visit of the Vocations Director of Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, a Franciscan Charismatic Religious Community based […]
Pope Francis begins his landmark encyclical and open letter to humanity, Laudato Si’, with a direct instruction as to how we should love and treat with […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon said allegations of abuse at children’s homes grieve the heart of the Catholic Church and everything will be done to bring healing and […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon is calling for a “paradigm” shift in how vocations are viewed. He envisions the Seminary St John Vianney and Uganda Martyrs, Tunapuna as […]
On May 18, 2022, the Blind and Visually Impaired Community will celebrate the 108th anniversary of work for the blind in Trinidad and Tobago. The gentleman […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org CEO of the Catholic Education Board of Management (CEBM) Sharon Mangroo has responded to news of peaceful protest action outside the […]
It takes a village to care for a child. The Catholic Commission for Social Justice (CCSJ) and the Archdiocese’s Ministry for Migrants and Refugees (AMMR) with […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org “The long tail of Covid” is how Archbishop Jason Gordon describes some of the societal effects which may be linked to the […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org The Scout Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ScoutsTT) is doing its part to alleviate hunger in the country through ‘Scouting for Food’. […]
Life in the Pandemic is the title of an anthology of poems from the Suburban Vicariate comprising poems from children at Catholic schools in the vicariate. […]
By Dr Sharon Syriac “Religion, we must remember, is an indispensable element of peace in any nation” (Fr Martin Sirju, ‘Kinsmen in faith break fast’ Catholic […]
The school community at St Dominic’s RC, Penal is traumatised after receiving news today Tuesday, May 10, that 12-year-old Levi Lewis, a pupil of the graduating […]
Jesus was criticised by some followers for His “intolerable language” saying He was the living bread come down from Heaven and inviting “whoever eats this bread […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org The windows at the St Francis of Assisi RC Pastoral Centre, Belmont, were repaired but it is yet to be decided what […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Chair of the Catholic Commission for Social Justice and the Archdiocese’s Ministry for Migrants and Refugees (AMMR) Leela Ramdeen has spoken […]
The Know Your Faith series 2022 resumed yesterday (Monday, May 2) with the theme Marian Devotions. For this month, in which special Marian devotions are done, […]
The 106-year-old iron bridge at Mount St Benedict was finally completed Friday, April 22. Repair works began towards the end of March and took one month […]
Vicar General Fr Martin Sirju will preside at the Holy Mass for the recommissioning of Lay Ministers at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 7 at the […]
By Analisa Ramsahai Regional Programme Coordinator for the Franciscan Institute A special Earth Day session was done April 22 for the Prep 3 students, their parents […]
Fatima boys Jamario Russell, Troy Llanos, Dylan Woodruffe and Jaden James represented Trinidad and Tobago at the Carifta Games in Jamaica over the Easter weekend. The […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon The Pastoral Centre at St Francis RC, Belmont was vandalised yesterday afternoon (Saturday, April 23) as parishioners were gathered for the start of […]
The Principal of Petit Valley Boys’ RC, and President of the Association of Catholic Principals (ACP) Gregory Johnson died suddenly on the morning of Thursday, April […]
By Dr Sharon Syriac In this school we come together Students of every creed and race (Holy Faith Convent, Couva, School Song) The Sisters of the […]
By Fr Martin Sirju Taliban. Boko Haram. Terrorism. These are some of the words that come to mind when many people hear the word ‘Muslim’. This […]
By Kaelanne Jordan mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Many people think of the Resurrection in really strange ways as if somehow Jesus’ soul rose from the dead. “But the text […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org The Catholic Education Board of Management (CEBM) on Tuesday (April 19) disseminated ‘Creating comfort before completing curriculum: a return to school orientation/enhancement […]
The annual collection for the clergy will be taken up at all Easter Triduum Masses and Services. Archbishop Jason Gordon has emphasised that the customary generosity […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon has reminded his brother priests of their sacred role and responsibility in helping to bring the people to God, as he preached the […]
Msgr Michael de Verteuil, Chair of the Liturgical Commission, explains what to do with left-over oils. Each year at the Chrism Mass the Archbishop blesses oil […]
Holy Week is here, so-called because on the days of this week we remember and celebrate the culmination of Jesus’ mission which has won life for […]
The final half hour of the National Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace and Human Development will comprise Pundit Omadath Maharaj of the Sanatan Dharma […]
By Kaelanne Jordan The 106-year-old iron bridge at Mount St Benedict is in a state of disrepair and has become increasingly dangerous to traverse. It was […]
The following message is from Fr Martin Sirju, Vicar General and Roman Catholic Church Representative – IRO In his weekly Catholic News column (March 27), […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org The Catholic Education Board of Management (CEBM) is collaborating with a team of principals to develop a “ritual” for the first few […]
After two years in which Palm Sunday and Stations of the Cross processions were halted because of the Covid-19 pandemic, these displays of devotion will return […]
Conclusion of a two-part series on the metaverse. A starting point for Catholics who wish to understand the metaverse could first be observed from understanding how […]
God has a plan for peace in the world but the only obstacle to it is the human heart which needs to be converted. “When our […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org The National Financial Literacy Programme (NFLP) of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago launched “a new era of financial literacy” […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org “Don’t panic. Don’t worry. Don’t sweat. Do not be afraid because God is with you.” Archbishop Jason Gordon gave this piece […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org After not being in use since 2000, the newly reconstructed Mt St Benedict Swimming Pool was blessed Friday, March 18 and […]
From The Office of Youth Ministry BACK AGAIN! Back to a full capacity Mass. We haven’t been able to do this in two years, and what […]
By Fr Peter St Hillaire When I was asked to write a short article on the Church’s possible migration to metaverse services, I must admit […]
Pope to consecrate Russia, Ukraine to Mary’s Immaculate Heart Pope Francis has invited the bishops of the whole world, along with their priests, to join him […]
Ronald Cooper was welcomed as the Acting Principal of Fatima College on Monday, March 21. He was introduced and installed at a special assembly that morning […]
On April 10, Palm Sunday the ‘Gala Belmont Heritage Benefit’ will take place at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) Port of Spain to […]
Story and photos by Fr Martin Sirju, Cathedral administrator It’s now close to four years since I moved to Port of Spain. I’ve grown to love […]
Archbishop Emeritus speaks on pandemic, Synod and what he’s been up to By Lara Pickford-Gordon snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Harris CSSp turns 80 years on March […]
Story and photos by Lara Pickford-Gordon snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org You may not expect to find the Catholic News in a bar, but since October 2019, it has been […]
The Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) for 2022 will be held on March 31. The Archdiocese of Port of Spain is mobilising prayer intercessors throughout Trinidad and […]
Pre-registration, and signing-in for Masses has been suspended as restrictions on the number of persons physically present and time spent at places of worship have been […]
The Postulator Fr Christopher Lumsden is happy to report that the cause of the beatification of Archbishop Anthony Pantin is still ongoing. In pursing any cause […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are “sacramental actions” during Lent, but these external practices should be mirrored internally and lead to transformation said Vicar […]
The Catholic Commission for Social Justice (CCSJ) is calling for an end to the war in Ukraine and for peaceful solutions to be found to address […]
John Trevor Mackay joined the Emmanuel Community in the late 1980s, after hearing the testimony of his twin brother, Michael, at an evangelising dinner held by […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Archbishop Jason Gordon is calling all brothers and sisters around the world to pray for peace amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. In a […]
The third installment of ‘The Mass: The High Point of Christian Worship’ of the Archdiocese’s Know Your Faith series concluded with a Question-and-Answer segment Monday, February […]
There was a break-in of Fr Harold Imamshah’s car on Wednesday, February 16, during the more than 10-hour islandwide electricity outage. The media reported incidents as […]
By Kaelanne Jordan mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Arizona, USA-based Fr Andres Arango has voluntarily stepped down as parish priest after learning he botched thousands of baptisms with “one simple […]
There’s no room in society for another form of discrimination based on vaccination status, says Archbishop Jason Gordon. “Both the vaccinated and unvaccinated have a responsibility […]
By Kaelanne Jordan mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org “You are not alone, and the services are there for a reason. Whether you choose to access it or not…the problem exists. […]
Despite mixed reviews about the start of in-person classes for Standard Five students in the primary school sector, the National Primary Schools Principals’ Association (NAPSPA) has […]
February 7 was the first day of physical school for Forms 1–3 secondary school students. The return was an adjustment to normalcy with all classes now […]
No-one welcomes grief but “when we mourn, we touch the very heart of God”, Archbishop Jason Gordon said Sunday, February 13 at a special Mass at […]
In social media release on February 12th, the Roman Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Port of Spain is offering condolences to the family, and praying […]
Today, Friday, February 11, 2022 marks the 30th World Day of the Sick which was instituted by St Pope John Paul II to encourage the people […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org The music ministry at Mount St Benedict has embarked on a project to produce pieces of music from the monastery that […]
As the Archdiocese embarks on a series of consultations for the Synod, the inclusion of youth will not happen by chance. “It is important for the […]
The Catholic Commission for Social Justice (CCSJ) and the Archdiocese’s Ministry for Migrants and Refugees (AMMR) extend deepest condolences to the family and all those affected […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Catholics are called to sanctify the world with their presence and through their relationship with God, “come into that place where we […]
The Ministry of Education (MoE) disseminated Guidelines for the Reopening of Schools Phase 3 Term 2, 2021/2022 which begins February 7 for Forms 1–3 and Standard […]
RC secondary schools prepare for return to in-person classes The return of students of Forms 1–3 to in-person classes has been welcomed by principals of Catholic […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon and the Episcopal Vicar of the Eastern Vicariate and Tobago, Fr Steve Duncan, paid a courtesy call on Tobago House of Assembly’s (THA) […]
From The Office of Youth Ministry Synod 2021–2023 is upon us. Synod teams have met, plans are being conceived and executed, and we are beginning to […]
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & AMMR It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I learned about the passing on Monday, January 24 […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org As the Archdiocese of Port of Spain celebrated the ordination of 15 candidates to the permanent diaconate Saturday, January 22, Archbishop […]
By Fr Jason Boatswain, Director of the permanent diaconate programme Archbishop Jason Gordon will ordain 15 candidates to the permanent diaconate at 10 a.m. on Saturday, […]
Luke’s Gospel emphasises the inclusivity of the Kingdom of God and Jesus, through His interactions with the marginalised in the society, conveyed that “all may call […]
Several local clergy, religious and laity were recognised for their contribution to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal at its 23rd Caribbean Conference held January 7-9. Tokens of […]
On Saturday, January 22, Archbishop Jason Gordon was expected to ordain 15 men to the permanent diaconate. Here are the aspirants. HILARY JUAN BENGOCHEA Parish: St […]
Wondering what stage our local Synod is at? On Saturday, January 15, the Archdiocesan Synod Team met with over 200 Synod coordinators of parishes, commissions, and […]
The Catholic Education Board of Management reported a “relatively uneventful” reopening of Catholic RC primary and secondary schools it has oversight for, but schools have been […]
By Fr Steve Duncan I first met Arima-born Deon Lendore at the Santa Rosa Parish office, on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. He was visiting his family […]
By Fr Robert Christo Vicar for Communications “Yuh treat meh like a dog, but yuh treat yuh animal like a king.”Perhaps motivated by ongoing global discussions […]
“You can do scripture as a subject and never encounter the Father who is in Heaven; you can do scripture as a subject and never be […]
– Archbishop at CCR Caribbean Conference Being a follower of Christ is not an exercise in private faith but a call to be part of community […]
Outgoing Apostolic Nuncio His Excellency Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu said he will miss the Caribbean, and Trinidad and Tobago in a “special way”. He asked for prayers […]
By Neila Todd, Carmelite Tertiary Seventy- three years ago, on January 11, the Servant of God, Mother Mary Ellerker of the Blessed Sacrament O Carm, Foundress […]
Following is the full text of a statement issued by Christian church leaders on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Today we say goodbye to a year like […]
As many in society struggle with job loss during the pandemic, the perspective of employment has to change. “We may not be looking at jobs in […]
The Catholic Church in Trinidad and Tobago adapted to living and worshipping during the Covid-19 pandemic and inherent uncertainties of the time. It was a difficult […]
The family is an “instrument of salvation”, Archbishop Jason Gordon said on the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Preaching the homily […]
From The Office of Youth Ministry We know what you’re thinking, CYC means Catholic Youth Commission, right? Well, yes, it does, but for the month of […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Archbishop Jason Gordon prayed for healthcare workers at the Couva Hospital and Multi-Training Facility on Saturday, December 18, asking God to bless […]
Society has blurred the real purpose of Christmas with commercialism and materialism, says Archbishop Jason Gordon. While the world may have “lost the reason for the […]
By Lara Picford-Gordon Rapturous cheers and applause greeted the presentation of Fr Peter Clinton St Hillaire, the newest diocesan priest in the Archdiocese, at his ordination […]
Grace is available to all but Catholics must be willing to “cooperate with grace” as Mary did. “The story of the Immaculate Conception shows what grace […]
The Catholic Education Board of Management (CEBM) in October embarked on a pilot ‘Journey to becoming a Catholic teacher’, which had participation by 101 persons comprising […]
People must return to devotion to God and stop their indiscipline and selfishness to restore Trinidad and Tobago because irresponsibility is causing destruction, said Archbishop Jason […]
By Renee Smith For Synod 2021–2023, the Archdiocese’s parishioners, commissions, ministries, and clergy alike will play an essential role in the local Church’s listening process. The […]
Fr Urban Hudlin OP will speak to ‘Finding Your Purpose through the Guidance of God’, at a virtual evening of introspection, inspiration and learning on Sunday, […]
Contributing writer Ottrisha Carter shares on her experience of this year’s virtual Conference on Theology in the Caribbean Today, held November 8 to 12. Over the […]
Strict adherence to health and safety protocols has so far prevented reports of infections at Catholic schools under the Catholic Education Board of Management (CEBM). “Our […]
By Renée Smith comms.camsel@catholictt.org For the official launch of Synod 2021–2023 in the Archdiocese of Port of Spain, Archbishop Jason Gordon expressed this synodal experience is […]
From Msgr Cuthbert Alexander, Seminary Rector Dear Seminary friends, You may just have noticed, no talk of the Annual Seminary Dinner this year! Every year our […]
From the NCMM Secretariat The Year of St Joseph closes on December 8, 2021, as decreed by Pope Francis. This year was filled with several engagements […]
69th annual CTA Convention Catholic schools and teachers can help turn around the culture of disrespect and mediocrity in the society, by raising a generation who […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org The notion of development in an integral consciousness requires all to understand that it is both our action and God’s action […]
The Kingdom of God is in the consciousness, heart and around, but to experience it, Catholics must let go of “me” and give in to God’s […]
By Ottrisha Carter The Evangelization Commission in collaboration with the Catholic Youth Commission organised an Intercessory Prayer Training for youths and youth ministry leaders. Sessions were […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org Within our Caribbean culture, there are numerous unspoken elements of contemplation in natural everyday activities like shelling peas, cleaning sorrel, grating […]
The Archbishop’s Appeal is deeply appreciative of the kindness, thoughtfulness, and generosity, from the donors who have willingly responded to our call to Support our Seminarians. […]
A media release from the archdiocesan Synodal Team announced the official launch of Synod 2021–2023 in this Archdiocese will take place on Saturday, November 27 with […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org For persons discerning a vocation to the priesthood, there is the dilemma that “God couldn’t be calling me to leave a […]
By Klysha Best The Lady Hochoy Home, Cocorite is mourning the passing of two of its residents, one of whom passed because of Covid-19. The Home […]
By Klysha Best The Catholic Commission for Social Justice (CCSJ)/ Archdiocesan Ministry for Migrants and Refugees (AMMR) hosted a virtual session to discuss the fifth World […]
Do you think you have missed your vocation? “Relax,” said Fr Matthew d’Hereaux, Vicar for Priestly Formation and Vocations, “it is not the end of the […]
The United Way Trinidad and Tobago (UWTT) continues to advocate for the return of in-person school for primary school children once the public health safety measures […]
The grand finale of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal 50th Anniversary Gospelypso/Choir competition was held on the Diwali holiday, November 4 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org The traditions of the Catholic Church—All Saints’, All Souls’, as well as other holidays like Divali are being explored in a […]
Contributing writer Ottrisha Carter speaks with Guyanese Deacon Joel Thompson SJ about this year’s virtual Conference on Theology in the Caribbean Today which runs from November […]
Counselling Psychologist Anna Maria Mora said the “labelling” of persons as vaccinated and unvaccinated is causing division. She said young people need to be educated about […]
Catholic Media Services Ltd has contributed $14,000 to the Archdiocese’s programme to improve education at RC primary schools during the pandemic. The contribution represents part proceeds […]
Jacqueline Francois has been appointed Executive Chairman of the Catholic Religious Education Development Institute (CREDI), effective October 12. For the next three years, she will be […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon snrwriter.camsel@catholictt.org Head of the Ecology and Creation Office, Vatican Dicastery for Promoting, Integral Human Development, Rome, has praised children of the region for […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@catholictt.org The sanctity of life and the dignity of each human being, made in the image and likeness of God, is the […]
Where St John’s Village in St Augustine ends is where St Michael’s Village begins. There’s a road sign that welcomes you to the village, but it’s […]
The synod can only be successful with full participation of everyone including the persons whose voices have not been heard over the years. “This is an […]
Now that the Ministry of Education (MoE) has directed that all students of Forms 4-6 return to face-to-face classes, the message of personal responsibility and heightened […]
For the last three years, 16 men have been in a formation programme preparing them for service as deacons in the Archdiocese. Their training has included […]
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 […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon addressed thousands of primary and secondary Catholic students in a virtual setting October 14. The theme for his address was, “We cannot but […]
The listening to take place during the synod is a time of “pastoral conversion” for all the faithful, not just priests and bishops, Archbishop Jason Gordon […]
By Tony Magliano, tmag6@comcast.net There is one war we need to fight. Without our intervention, countless people will suffer, and thousands of children will continue dying […]
“ I remember the first time I heard ‘O Creator’, Peter Telfer and the Mawasi Experience in liturgy, it woke me up. It woke me up […]
Founder of the Mawasi Experience, Peter Telfer, died at 2.45 a.m. today Friday October 15, three days after the musical group he founded marked its 41st […]
By Klysha Best Safe Zones are turning out to be a hassle more than a saving grace for two businesses The Catholic News spoke to. Trinidad […]
The Archdiocese of Port of Spain on Sunday (Oct 17) launches the synodal journey at the diocesan level. Archbishop Jason Gordon is inviting Catholics to “get […]
The Ministry of Education may have given the green light for fully vaccinated Forms 1-3 to return to school in coming weeks, but not all children […]
Prayers are being offered for Mawasi Experience founder, Peter Telfer while he is in the Intensive Care Unit at the Arima General Hospital. Thursday, September 30. […]
The Conference on Theology for the Caribbean Today (CTCT) will host its first virtual CTCT Biennial Conference from Monday, November 8 to Friday 12, 2021. Conference […]
The resumption of face-to-face classes today Monday, October 4, for the Forms Four to Six secondary school students was welcomed by Catholic educators. They are happy […]
If you had to bow before a priest, nun or angel, to whom would you bow first? Archbishop Jason Gordon examined this scenario while delivering his […]
I write to you as a student of Fatima College who finds himself in a state of cautious abeyance over the reopening of school. My reasoning […]
Catholic secondary are preparing for the return of their senior students, as schools across Trinidad & Tobago are set to have in-person classes for the first […]
Sr Roxanne Constance OP manages the Plainview Children’s Home, Arima. Plainview is a branch of the St Dominic’s Children’s Home, which is run by the Dominican […]
Contributing writer Ottrisha Carter spoke with Fr Matthew Ragbir he’s doing during the pandemic. Before the pandemic, technology played an important role in Fr Matthew Ragbir’s […]
Archbishop Jason Gordon said Catholics need to be “far more conscious” of what is happening with the planet, and they must take decisive action now. “The […]
The Catholic Church is not an expert in finance and the economy, but it has wisdom to offer the world through its bishops including Archbishop Charles […]
Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon celebrates his tenth anniversary of his ordination to the episcopate today, Tuesday, September 21. Born March 17, 1959, to parents Stanley and […]
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 […]
