ITS SYNOD TIME AGAIN
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, We are just on the eve of the climactic moment of Synod 2010, when the Diocese of Roseau, through its Clergy, Religious, delegates from parishes, Diocesan Secretariats and other Church organizations, will have “round table” discussions on the general outlook of ministry in the Diocese. You will admit that [...]
AEC Youth Ministry Institute on the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church
The Caribbean Catholic Community is renewing its commitment to social justice. Great investment has been made by the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) Youth Commission to put together a five day institute for Youth Coordinators and Representatives of the Caribbean Islands on the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church, which was held at Marisule, Saint Lucia, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
World Youth Day 2011: Madrid, Spain-Registration Open
Application forms are now available for young adults 18-35, interested in participating in the World Youth Day Pilgrimage to Spain from August 11-22, 2011. The cost of the pilgrimage is EC$6000.00. The application deadline is May 31, 2010. All participants must register and be recommended by the Parish. Forms are available at your Parish Office.
Celebrating Another Dominican Centenarian Most Reverend Joseph Oliver Bowers SVD
A two-hour drive by car from the city of Accra in Ghana, West Africa, will take you to the residence of Most Reverend Joseph Oliver Bowers, SVD, Bishop Emeritus of Accra. This modest home, St. Raphael’s Villa, is located within the Agomanya Convent grounds of the Congregation of the Handmaids of the Divine Redeemer (HDR). [...]
Easter Greetings Seventy Years Ago
Easter Monday, Accra, Ghana. Today is scheduled the celebration of the 100 years of life of Bishop Joseph O. Bowers S.V.D. He was born in Dominica on March 28th 1910. After completing his secondary education at the Dominica Grammar School, young Joseph Bowers went to the United States to study for the priesthood, joining the [...]
