Welcome
Welcome to the Diocese of Roseau! Thank you for visiting our website. Established in 1850, the Diocese of Roseau encompasses the Commonwealth of Dominica and is a member of the Antilles Episcopal Conference. We trust you will enjoy browsing the various pages of this site and that it will give you some insight into the life and work of the Diocese. The Diocese of Roseau is currently in the process of preparation for a Diocesan Synod to be convened in November 2010. At the two sessions of the last Diocesan Synod convened in 1996 and 1998, much was achieved, but after ten years of implementation, the time seems ripe for us to re-examine ourselves as a Church and to determine the direction we wish to take for the next ten years. ... [Read the full story]
About Our Bishop
A Short Biography
Bishop Malzaire was born in Mon Repos, a community in the village of Micoud on the east of St Lucia. He dreamt of serving the Lord since the age 10. Bishop Malzaire studied at the Regional Seminary of St John Vianney and Ugandan Martyrs in Trinidad and Tobago. He holds a doctorate in Systematic Theology from the Gregorian University in Rome. His doctoral thesis, published in Rome, is a study of the relationship between theology of the Eucharist and the Social Teaching of the Church, as reflected in the thoughts of the late Pope Paul VI on the world’s poor and suffering. THE MOST REVEREND GABRIEL MALZAIRE 9th Bishop of Roseau Born: October 4, 1957 Priestly Ordination – July 28, 1985 Ordained as Bishop- October 4, 2002 Read More →
Synod Prayer
Synod Prayer
God our Father, you have called us to build Church together here in Dominica the land of the Lord. As we embark on our Diocesan Synod, as disciples on a Mission, be with us in the power of your spirit. Open our ears to hear your word; our eyes to see the needs of your people. Help us to cast off prejudice and accept everyone as gifted and called. Help us to face bravely the challenges of your Church. Keep us united in constant prayer and in common purpose with Mary our Mother, so that, together, we may be a vibrant Church; living signs of your presence in this land. We make our prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen. Read More →
Diocesan Pastoral Centre
The Diocesan Pastoral Center is a Catholic Center for spiritual and pastoral formation located in the Commonwealth of Dominica. It is cosily nestled in a tranquil, natural environment at historic Morne Bruce, a short drive from the city of Roseau. The Center, equipped with its conference facility, the Shekinah, offers a warm welcome to Church and non-Church groups. The Diocesan Pastoral Centre has its own website. Please click the the following link to visit our website. Read More →
Diocesan/AEC News
Year of the Priest Comes to a Close
The Year of the Priest, introduced and declared open by the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI on June 19, 2009, the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, comes to a close on June 11, 2010. Undoubtedly it sought to draw all priests to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the footsteps of [...]
A Tribute to Fr. Stoeckel C.Ss.R.
The Redemptorists Communities and the Catholic Church of Diocese of Roseau mourn the death of Rev. Fr. Otto Stoeckel, C.Ss.R. (15 August, 1910 to 13 May, 2010). He was born in Buffalo N.Y. When he was about four years old, his family moved to Toronto. Fr. Stoeckel had a great devotion to the Eucharist and [...]
Faith, Fun & Fitness: Summer Camp 2010
The Diocese of Roseau Youth Secretariat will be hosting a Residential Summer Camp from August 16-20, 2010 at the Holy Redeemer Retreat House (HRRH). The camp is open to active members of your parish youth groups who are already in Secondary School. Youth group leaders who are already in College are also welcome to register. [...]
It All Happened In 1985
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 was the occasion of the celebration of a beautiful liturgy marking the Silver Jubilee of priestly ordination of the largest single group of Caribbean men, in the history of the institution, to graduate from the Regional Seminary of St. John Vianney and the Uganda Martyrs. It all happened in 1985. Over a [...]
AEC Judical Vicars Meet
From Tuesday, April 20 to Thursday 22, Judicial Vicars of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) and their associates, met in convention at the Regional Seminary at Mount St Benedict, to address matters dealing with marriage issues on which they are called upon to adjudicate in their various jurisdictions. Discussions centered on issues like grounds for [...]
Message From The Bishops Of The Antilles Episcopal Conference – Grenada, 24 April 2010
Resurrection Hope We, the Roman Catholic Bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference gathered for our fifty-fourth (54th) Annual Plenary Meeting in St. George’s, Grenada (17-24 April 2010), greet you the faithful of the Church and all people of goodwill in the name of the Risen Lord. We invite you to reflect upon the joyful hope [...]
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Year of the Priest
The Journey of Fr. Nigel Karam
Father Karam comes across as one who is pretty much reserved. In fact quite early in conversation he...
The Call of Fr. Conan Shillingford
Father Shillingford had recognized his calling from God at a very tender age. He was eight at the time...
The Journey of Fr. Jude Nkem Anyaegbu
by Welsh Richards In this article we travel to the far away village of Amizi in Ikwuano of Abia State...
The Call of Fr. Elveau Augustine
by Welsh Richards Visiting and interacting with Father for a few moments, one is struck by the enormity...
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Synod 2010
What is a SYNOD? A Diocesan Synod is an assembly of selected priests and other members of Christ’s...
The new Code of Canon Law reflects the self-understanding of the Church as taught by the Second Vatican...
Synod & Second Vatican Council
The Second Vatican Council returned to the biblical understanding of the Church as the People of God...
From the Acts of the Apostles we find evidence that the early church had councils to discuss and make...
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