God’s love breaks down walls, opens borders, dispels hatred,
Pope Leo XIV gives his blessing at the conclusion of Pentecost Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican June 8, 2025, concluding the Jubilee of Ecclesial Movements, Associations and New Communities. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)
VATICAN CITY (CNS) In a world marked by wars and where people are disconnected and numb with indifference, Pope Leo XIV prayed during his homily for Pentecost Mass in St. Peter’s Square June 8 that the Holy Spirit would “open borders, break down walls” and dissolve hatred so everyone can live as children of one human family.
“The Spirit breaks down barriers and tears down the walls of indifference and hatred” because he teaches and encourages “the commandment of love that the Lord has made the center and summit of everything,” he said.
“Where there is love, there is no room for prejudice, for ‘security’ zones separating us from our neighbors, for the exclusionary mindset that, (please turn to p2)
Cathedral holds Men’s Retreat
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Brickdam, Georgetown, on Sunday, June 1, 2025, held its Men’s Retreat under the theme “Be a Man for Others.”
The retreat saw over 30 men gathering for a time of fellowship and reflection.
At the retreat, they were all reminded of the pillars of being men of the Church, which are:
• Make us men for Jesus faithful, courageous, and true.
• Men of integrity, rooted in Your Word.
• Men of forgiveness, who let go and begin again.
• Disciples, who follow wherever You lead.
• Men for others selfless, generous, and kind.
• Men of prayer, grounded in You.
• Men of humility, who serve without seeking praise.
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God loves us ‘no matter what country we come from', says LA Archbishop - p3
Pope ‘deeply saddened’ by tragic Air India plane crash - p3
A Christian Perspective on Social Issues - p4
Sunday Scripture - p5
Marriage Encounter North American Secretariat
Convention to be held in Trinidad - p6
RememberingBishopRichardLesterGuillySJ - p7
10 biological or spiritual fathers whose parenthood helped them become saints - p8
Children’s Page - p9
Growing in Grace Week 61 - p10
Carlo Acutis to be canonized September 7 - p12
Nicene Creed presents ‘the mystery that unites’ Christians, pope says - p12
Universalsafeguardingguidelinesalmostready -p13
Maruranau celebrates 96th anniversary - p14
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God’s love breaks down walls, opens borders, dispels hatred - Pope at Pentecost (From Page 1)
tragically, we now see emerging also in political nationalisms,” Pope Leo said.
The pope also spoke out against “an unhealthy desire for domination” and violence in relationships as well as the “numerous recent cases of femicide” in Italy.
The Jubilee Prayer
Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom.
May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally.
May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever.
Amen
As of June 7, three women had been killed in 48 hours by a husband or partner. At least 22 women have been killed since the start of the year, 10 of whom were killed by a partner or ex-partner, the newspaper La Stampa reported June 6. An average of 100 women were killed between 2022 and 2024 in cases of voluntary manslaughter involving family members, according to the Italian government, and an average of 62 women were killed by their partner or ex-partner each year during the same timeframe.
The Holy Spirit, on the other hand, brings to maturity within us the fruits that enable us to cultivate good and healthy relationships,” Pope Leo said.
In his homily, the pope reflected on the Holy Spirit’s gift of opening borders, building on an image of Pentecost described by Pope Benedict XVI in his homily on the feast day in 2005.
“The Spirit opens borders, first of all, in our hearts,” then in one’s relationships with others and, finally, between peoples, Pope Leo said.
“He is the gift that opens our lives to love” by breaking down “our hardness of heart, our narrowness of
mind, our selfishness, the fears that enchain us and the narcissism that makes us think only of ourselves,” the pope said.
“The Holy Spirit comes to challenge us, to make us confront the possibility that our lives are shriveling up, trapped in the vortex of individualism,” he said. “Sadly, oddly enough, in a world of burgeoning ‘social’ media, we risk being ever more alone. Constantly connected, yet incapable of ‘networking.”‘
The Spirit “put us in touch with our inmost self, beneath all the masks we wear. He leads us to an encounter with the Lord by teaching us to experience the joy that is his gift” and to have one’s life become a place “of welcome and refreshment.”
The Holy Spirit also “broadens the borders of our relationships and opens us to the joy of fraternity,” which is “also a critical yardstick for the church,” he said.
To truly be a church of the Lord, he said, there must be “no borders or divisions among us.” The faithful must be able to “dialogue and accept one another in the church and to reconcile our diversities,” becoming “a welcoming and hospitable place for all.”
The Holy Spirit “also opens borders between peoples,” the pope said, by uniting people’s hearts and making “us view others as our brothers and sisters.” This is how “differences no longer become an occasion for division and conflict but rather a shared
patrimony from which we can all draw.”
Recalling Pope Francis’ homily on Pentecost in 2023, Pope Leo lamented the continued discord and division in the world.
“The wars plaguing our world are a tragic sign of this. Let us invoke the Spirit of love and peace, that he may open borders, break down walls, dispel hatred and help us to live as children of our one Father who is in heaven,” he said.
The pope also prayed for the gift of peace to dwell in people’s hearts, before reciting the Regina Caeli after the Mass.
“For only a peaceful heart can spread peace in the family, society and international relations,” he said.
“May the Spirit of the risen Christ open paths of reconciliation wherever there is war; may he enlighten those who govern and give them the courage to make gestures of deescalation and dialogue.”
The Mass marked the conclusion of the Jubilee of Ecclesial Movements, Associations and New Communities.
The Jubilee included an evening prayer vigil in the square June 7 led by Pope Leo with an estimated 70,000 people.
Before praying the Regina Caeli June 8, the pope thanked all the representatives of Catholic lay associations, movements and communities who took part in the Jubilee, encouraging them to “set out renewed” with the strength of the Holy Spirit. “Go and bring the hope of the Lord Jesus to everyone!”❖
Children of Our Lady of Fatima parish, Bourda, Georgetown after mass on Pentecost
God loves us ‘no matter what country
(Vatican News) - At a Mass for Peace and Unity held in Los Angeles following widespread protests against mass deportations, Archbishop José Gomez says that Jesus loves us “no matter what countries we come from, or the language that we speak”.
For nearly a week, the US city of Los Angeles has been gripped by widespread protests against the Trump administration’s policy of mass deportations.
The demonstrations, which have now spread to other cities, began on 6 June in response to raids carried out in L.A. by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.
These protests were the context for an 11 June ‘Mass for Peace and Unity’ celebrated by Archbishop José
The Archbishop began his homily by decrying the “tension, uncertainty, and violence” on the streets of Los Angeles. He also offered prayers for “our neighbours who are hurtinggood hard working men and women, people of faith”, as well as for “the police and for all those who put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe”.
“God,” Archbishop Gomez said, “has a plan for his creation, a dream of love for the whole human race.”
“Jesus loves us so much that he gave his life for us,” the Archbishop said, “not just for some of us, but every man and woman who was ever born or ever will be born. No matter what countries we come from, or the language that we speak”
“That’s what ‘Catholic’ means,” Gomez explained: “It means ‘universal’, ‘international’, ‘worldwide’. It means no-one is left behind or left out. It means all of us are children of God, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters of our Father in heaven. This is the beautiful vision of the Gospel.”
Mexican bishops: ‘We are all brothers and sisters’
In a separate statement released on the 10th June, the Episcopal Conference of Mexico said that they were following the “complicated situation” in Los Angeles with “pain and concern”.
Referencing an earlier statement by LA’s Archbishop Gomez, the Mexican bishops said that “although some undocumented migrants commit criminal acts, not all undocumented migrants are criminals”.
“Furthermore,” the bishops said, “the vast majority of undocumented migrants contribute to the good of the communities in which they live and work”.
The Episcopal Conference called for decisions to be made “for the good of all”, including a reform of the immigration system, and cited the Book of Numbers’ command that “There must be no distinction between the foreigner and you".
The statement from Mexican bishops concluded with a prayer that God might “help us to understand that we are all brothers and sisters, and to build a better world together”.❖
tragic Air India
A view shows the rear of an Air India plane following its crash, in Ahmedabad, India, June 12, 2025. The flight crashed midday shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport with more than 240 people on board. (OSV News photo/CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY FORCE VIA X/ Handout via Reuters)
(CathNews) - Pope Leo XIV has expressed his closeness to victims’ families after an Air India flight headed to London crashed shortly after takeoff in the western city of Ahmedabad, killing 241 passengers. Source: OSV News.
In a telegram published June 12, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, said the Pope was “deeply saddened” by the tragic accident and commended the “souls of the deceased to the mercy of the Almighty”.
Pope Leo “sends his heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives, together with the assurance of prayers for all involved in the recovery efforts,” Cardinal Parolin wrote.
Israeli military attack on Iran
(ICN) - World Council of Churches general secretary Rev Prof Dr Jerry Pillay has strongly condemned the Israeli military attack on Iranian territory as "an unlawful act that violates international law and the sovereignty of a nation-state.
"Such aggression endangers the entire Middle East region, reignites cycles of violence, and risks triggering a catastrophic war with global implications," he said. "It challenges all efforts made through diplomacy and dialogue, and gravely under-
mines the pursuit of peace, justice, and human dignity."
Pillay reiterated that the World Council of Churches rejects all forms of violence and escalation, including deliberate attempts to set the region ablaze for political gain. "The only path to real and lasting security lies in the commitment to international law, mutual respect, and negotiated solutions," he said. "The peoples of the Middle East have suffered enough."
Pillay called upon the international community to hold accountable those who threaten peace, and to act urgently to prevent further escalation. "The WCC remains steadfast in its call for justice, restraint, and dialogue as the only moral and sustainable way forward," he concluded.❖
Read the full statement: www.oikoumene.org/resources/ documents/statement-on-theisraeli-military-attack-on-iran
A video on social media shows the plane flying at low altitude after taking off June 12 before descending out of view, followed by an explosion and large plumes of smoke rising in the sky.
Air India confirmed that 242 passengers and crew members were aboard the flight. Of these, it said, “169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national, and 7 Portuguese nationals.”
Authorities confirmed that only one passenger survived the crash – British man Vishwashkumar Ramesh, who is now being treated in hospital, BBC reports.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster also expressed his condolences to families in the United Kingdom and India.
“I pray for all of the victims of this morning’s tragic airplane crash in Ahmedabad, as well as their families and loved ones who will come from across the UK and India,” Cardinal Nichols said. “I commend also the response of the local emergency services and all who are providing support to those affected.”
Ahmedabad Police Commissioner, G.S. Malik, told The Associated Press that since the plane crashed “in a residential area which also had offices, some locals would have also died.”
“Exact figures on casualties are being ascertained,” he told AP. ❖
Gomez of Los Angeles.
A protestor in Los Angeles holds a joint US-Mexican flag (AFP or licensors)
A Christian Perspective on Social Issues
By GHK Lall
Rising and ascending (and unifying)
[Part 2]
Jesus has ascended to his Father in heaven, with the Holy Spirit very much present. The unity of the Holy Trinity is complete. The call of Jesus is for us to ascend also. To ascend is to climb, aspire to and reach for the heights. It can be a combination of soaring at times, long struggles at other points. There must be the learning, the taking to heart, of what is needed, what is demanded, so as not to get bogged down by the challenges of the hour. It is a challenging time in this country. There have been all kinds of alarming developments, with temperatures rising to heated, fevered levels. Now, to top it all off, there is the season of national elections. Risk getting embroiled in that, and one can be skinned of civility, decency, dignity and, I must say, the protection of Christianity’s teachings.
Get too caught up in the throes of elections passions, and there can be forgetting, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit -the Holy Trinity. Then what? I think that there is dragging down rather than ascending. There is weakening instead of gathering the spirit that facilitates flying. It is a tight-
rope, one that is barbwire coated. The challenges of navigating Guyana’s tricky pathways daily bring new burdens during elections season. History confirms so. The local environment reminds of that far too frequently, and too much for the worse. The air is strained. Body language is tense. The glows take on a darker tint, a rougher edge. It must be near elections; it must be Guyana.
On this Trinity Sunday, the immaculate should slip into the consciousness. The Holy Trinty is first, foremost, and forever about unity. It is the easy to speak of unity in this society. For some reason that speedboat has raced past me, not been seen. I could use a helping hand to identify it, contribute to it, and be better for it. A better worker and server for the glory of God. The source of an encircling arm and a welcoming heart. For when the Catholic believer, follower, gives of all to be that way, in his or her heart, then a start has been made to live the unity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Of the One God. When that start towards a compelling unity is made in the heart, that’s ascending. When it is spread in the one, holy, Catholic, sanctuary, there is ascending to a different height. And when that unity of condition, of the spirit, of vision, is taken into the corridors and corners of this country, Guyana, then ascending has a new trajectory. The love and brotherhood of Jesus is lived, prospers.
Many thrive on making money their priority. The calling of the Catholic, the believer, is to work tirelessly towards that unity that gleams with what is a true fraternity, a sorority, of fellow worshipers, and with all
Fr Don Chambers continues as AEC General Secretary
The Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) has announced the reappointment of Fr Donald Chambers as General Secretary of the Conference for the period November 2025 to November 2026.
A June 9 release from the AEC said that this decision, taken during the recent plenary meeting of the bishops of the AEC, “reflects the Conference’s commitment to continuity and stability in its service to the Church across the Caribbean.”
The release stated that Fr Chambers’ reappointment on a yearly basis allows the Conference “to ensure a smooth and deliberate transition in leadership.”
In this regard, the AEC has established a special committee to oversee the process of identifying and appointing a new General Secretary who will assume the role upon the conclusion of Fr Chambers’ extended term.
It stated that the bishops of the Antilles express their “deep gratitude” to Fr Chambers for his ongoing dedication, capable leadership, and faithful service to the Conference and to the mission of the Church in the region. Further updates, the release said, will be provided as the selection process advances.❖
(The Catholic News of T&T)
citizens in the wider country. another games with convenient words. Some words are too clever, sometimes, reveal the essence of their quick, effortless hypocrisies. This society needs unity that goes deep in that it lasts. Each believer in Jesus, in his Ascension to the right hand of the father (refer again to MK 16: 19 give to this cause, inside the Church, and outside of it. Take the divine spirit outside; don Woe unto those who contribute, who participate, in misleading the simple and the innocent, by taking advantage of them. There are enough distortions that undermine the people of this country, every fiber must be committed to not being near such destructive attributes. Attributes that, unfortunately, have become the norm.
One of the planks of Catholic Social teachings is for believers to be vibrant and visionary citizens. Envisioning the quality of the system under which they strive to live, the environment that they must inhabit. I am right back in the thick of national elections, a matter of less than a hundred days away. The days can be volatile and hostile. Guyana needs every Catholic voice to be truthful, peaceful, thoughtful. There is a role for each one to deliver. Let us resolve to do so in the ongoing quest for a just society. Unity. Justice. Peace. When those are the driving substances within, the fearless efforts in public, then we are, you are, and I am going with Jesus. We are ascending to higher ground, a place to be treasured; one where there is, hopefully, many of like mind. Blessed Trinty Sunday, everyone.❖
Gracious and loving God, we thank your for the gift of our priests. Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.
Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.
Set their souls on fire with love for your people.
Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.
Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel.
Allow them to experience joy in their ministry.
Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest. Amen
Growth is the only evidence of life.’ Blessed John Henry Newman (1801-1890)
FIRST READING: Proverbs 8:22-31
Before earth came into being, Wisdom was born. The Wisdom of God cries out:
The Lord created me when his purpose first unfolded, before the oldest of his works.
From everlasting I was firmly set, from the beginning, before earth came into being.
The deep was not, when I was born, there were no springs to gush with water. Before the mountains were settled, before the hills, I came to birth; before he made the earth, the countryside, or the first grains of the world’s dust. When he fixed the heavens firm, I was there, when he drew a ring on the surface of the deep, when he thickened the clouds above, when he fixed fast the springs of the deep, when he assigned the sea its boundariesand the waters will not invade the shorewhen he laid down the foundations of the earth, I was by his side, a master craftsman, delighting him day after day, ever at play in his presence, at play everywhere in his world, delighting to be with the sons of men.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm8:4-9
Response: How great is your name, O Lord our God, through all the earth!
1. When I see the heavens, the work of your hands, the moon and the stars which you arranged, what is man that you should keep him in mind, mortal man that you care for him? Response
2. Yet you have made him little less than a god; with glory and honour you crowned him, gave him power over the works of your hand, put all things under his feet. Response
3. All of them, sheep and cattle, yes, even the savage beasts, birds of the air, and fish that make their way through the waters. Response
Today we celebrate the feast of the Most Holy Trinity. What we are commemorating is a central reality of our Christian faith, that God is Trinitarian in nature three distinct persons in one God.
The love of God has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, by faith we are judged righteous and at peace with God, since it is by faith and through Jesus that we have entered this state of grace in which we can boast about looking forward to God’s glory. But that is not all we can boast about; we can boast about our sufferings. These sufferings bring patience, as we know, and patience brings perseverance, and perseverance brings hope, and this hope is not deceptive, because the love of God has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit which has been given us.
Gospel Acclamation Apoc 1:8 Alleluia, alleluia!
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, the God who is, who was, and who is to come Alleluia!
The Church calls this truth a mystery, as indeed it is. Some have said that “mystery” in this context is “not a wall to run up against but an ocean in which to swim.” Contemplating the “ocean depths” of this mystery can make us humans feel so small, and almighty God so far from us. Yet nothing could be further from the truth as today’s readings demonstrate.
In the second reading, St. Paul reminds us that God is intimately connected to
Everything
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I still have many things to say to you but they would be too much for you now. But when the Spirit of truth comes he will lead you to the complete truth, since he will not be speaking as from himself but will say only what he has learnt; and he will tell you of the things to come. He will glorify me, since all he tells you will be taken from what is mine.
Everything the Father has is mine; that is why I said: All he tells you will be taken from what is mine.’❖
us. “The love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.” God wants to live in the very depths of our being and in all the intimate details of our lives if we will let Him.
And in the Gospel from St. John, we learn that God holds back nothing of Himself from us. Jesus tells His disciples (this includes us!) that the Holy Spirit “will take from what is mine and declare it to you. Everything the Father has is mine.” Thus we find
ourselves drawn right into the midst of this Trinitarian love. In fact, if the mystery of Holy Trinity is an ocean which to swim, the “water” that makes up that ocean is love. What, then, should be the response of the Christian steward to this sublime mystery? All we can do is worship and offer our lives back to God in total gratitude for calling us to live in the richness of such unfathomable love.❖
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SECOND READING: Romans 5:1-5
GOSPEL: John 16:12-15
the Father has is mine; All the Spirit tells you will be taken from what is mine.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter North American
Today’s celebration invites us to encounter in a life-giving way the God in whose image we were made and whom we call Trinity. Both the Jewish and Christian Scriptures show our God as being in continuous relationship with his people. It makes more sense learning about God through relationship rather than through study and intellectual arguments. We understand God and our relationship with God more when we see God as a continuous presence in the world, actively working with us to make this a better world. In this sense, God is not a distant deity, far removed from creation, ready to pounce on wrongdoers and punish them for their sins. Rather, God is there for us at all times, calling us to reconciliation and relationship. It is left to us to choose whether we respond to God’s invitation or not.
We have to reflect on the image of God that we carry with us because a correct image is important if we are to have a close and satisfying relationship with our Creator. We will be focussing our prayers in the wrong way if we have an inadequate image of God. For many of us God is just some kind of “Santa Claus” to whom we turn when we need something. This is a “get” mentality that points to a false image of God. To tell what God is like we have to look at Jesus and one of most expressive image we associate with him is that of the Good Shepherd who gave his life for his sheep. In him we see the love that God the Father has for us. ❖
[From: Journeying with the Word of God, The Religious Education Department, Diocese of Georgetown, Guyana ]
Roberts (Guyana), Charles Carvalho (back, right) and Sue and Anthony Morris (front, right). Bishop Warfel and the Morrises are the NAS leadership team.
For the first time in 57 years, the Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) North American Secretariat (NAS) Convention is venturing beyond United States borders. Trinidad and Tobago will host the 2025 convention from June 20-22, marking a historic milestone for the organisation and offering attendees a unique Caribbean celebration of faith and marriage.
The convention will focus around the theme Be the Light of Christ, drawing inspiration from Jesus’ call in Matthew 5:14 for believers to be the light of the world. This theme resonates deeply with the mission of WWME, as participants are challenged to reflect Christ’s light in their marriages and communities. As St John Paul II eloquently stated, “ours is the demanding task of becoming the reflection of Christ’s light.”
Arts (NAPA). Msgr Philippe Bordeyne will serve as the featured speaker. This French theologian and president of the St John Paul II Pontifical Theological Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences brings impressive credentials, including his role as theological advisor to Pope Francis on synodality and his expertise on Amoris Laetitia. Though not personally “encountered” through WWME, Msgr Bordeyne has witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of WWME experiences on couples during his parish work in Paris.
Embracing the local flavour, organisers have reimagined the convention song Light of the World by Jay Stocker in three distinctive Caribbean genres: Soca/Calypso, Reggae, and Salsa.
Conference on Theology Gospel Reflection
The theme extends beyond mere symbolism, connecting to the fundamental Catholic teaching about Baptism. The Catechism of the Catholic Church emphasises that through Baptism, Christians become “the light of the world,” enlightened by Christ.
This theological foundation shapes the convention’s logo, which features a flame extending outward to represent the spreading of Christ’s light, supported by the traditional Easter candle and cross symbols.
An estimated 1,500-2,000 attendees from around the world are expected with most participants arriving by June 18. This will allow them time to experience local Corpus Christi observances on June 19 and explore the island’s attractions with their families.
As part of Region 3-CAN, which includes Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, St Vincent, Barbados, Dominica, and Jamaica, the host location represents the Caribbean’s growing influence within the organisation’s Canadian/Caribbean Secretariat. WWME was introduced to T&T and the Caribbean more than 50 years ago by Wilfred and Kay Holder, and Fr Anton Dick CSSp.
The convention will unfold at the National Academy of the Performing
The 2025 Conference on Theology in the Caribbean Today (CTCT) invites scholars, theologians, pastors, activists, and community leaders to gather for a dynamic and timely theological exchange under the theme Prophetic Responses to Contemporary Challenges.
This year’s conference takes place July 7 to 11, in Barbados, and will feature over 30 groundbreaking papers that explore how theology can serve as a liberating, healing, and prophetic force in the lives of Caribbean people.
The Conference will engage deeply with the region’s lived realities addressing ongoing colonial legacies, economic inequality, and spiritual disconnection.
Key themes include:
• Prophetic resistance and decolonisation through Carnival, Rastafarianism, and storytelling
• Gender and ecclesial reform, including presentations on the possibility of Catholic women deacons,
This musical adaptation symbolises how the universal message of Christ’s light can be expressed through diverse cultural expressions, reflecting the Caribbean’s vibrant spiritual traditions. The convention’s official launch on September 23, 2023, at the Church of the Assumption in Maraval, marked the beginning of extensive preparations. With North American Secretariat leadership Tony and Sue Morris, alongside Bishop Emeritus Michael Warfel conducting site visits and meeting local organisers, the groundwork is set for a truly memorable gathering that promises to blend spiritual enrichment with Caribbean hospitality in unprecedented fashion. (The Catholic News of T&T). ❖
the role of the laity, and theological reflections on marriage
• Youth disengagement and trauma, especially among Black Caribbean males and marginalised communities
• Mental and spiritual health, with reflections on meditation, art, and communal healing
• Ecological and socio-political responsibility, including sustainability, reparatory justice, and synodality
• Theological formation and education, addressing seminary training and archival research challenges
As the region faces evolving spiritual landscapes and societal crises, CTCT 2025 offers a prophetic space for critical reflection, solidarity, and transformation where theology does not remain in the abstract but walks with the people. Both virtual and in-person attendance are encouraged.
Register now: ctctsec1994@gmail.com / @https:// www.facebook.com/CTCT1994 ❖
At the September 2023 launch of the WWME NAS Convention - Bishop Emeritus Michael Warfel (front row, centre) and Fr Ashton Pierre CSSp (back row, centre) with (from left) Rev Malcom and Lynn Joab, Remi and Bianca Mohamatsaid (Suriname), Robin and Sharon
Remembering Bishop Richard Lester Guilly, SJ
FirstBishopoftheDioceseofGeorgetown
Richard Lester Guilly was born on July 6th 1905 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He entered the Jesuit noviceship in 1924 and was ordained in 1938. During the Second World War he served as the Senior Catholic Chaplain in the British Army. He professed his final vows after the war in 1947. He was Mission Superior in British Guiana and in 1954 he was appointed Vicar Apostolic of British Guiana.
On February 29th 1956, the Apostolic Vicariate was raised to the rank of a Diocese and received a new name - Georgetown. Bishop Guilly, first Bishop of the Diocese of Georgetown, attended all four sessions of the Second Vatican Council.
In 1972 he retired as Bishop of Georgetown to make way for Benedict Singh, a 45-year-old Guyanese Diocesan priest.
Between 1979 and 1981, Bishop Guilly served as Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese of Castries in St Lucia.
Even in retirement he remained very active, taking a keen interest in promoting the Social Teachings of the Church. He died on June 7th 1996 at the age of 91, sitting at his computer writing an article about the Church's response to AIDS.❖ (Adapted from Catholic Media Guyana FB)
Call out to Jesus for
Pope Leo XIV gives his blessing at the conclusion of his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 11, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)
VATICAN CITY (CNS) When anyone cries out to God for healing or help, God always listens, Pope Leo XIV said.
“There is no cry that God does not hear, even when we are not aware we are addressing him,” the pope told thousands of people gathered under a hot sun in St. Peter’s Square June 11.
At his weekly general audience, the pope spoke about the Gospel story of the healing of Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52) as he continued a series of talks about how the life and ministry of Jesus is a source of hope.
And, noting that June is the month devoted to the Sacred
Heart of Jesus, Pope Leo invited people “to bring before the heart of Christ your most painful and fragile parts, those places in your life where you feel stuck and blocked. Let us trustfully ask the Lord to listen to our cry, and to heal us!”
In the Gospel story, the pope said, Bartimaeus’ cry, “Jesus, son of David, have pity on me,” is an act of faith. And even though the crowds tried to silence the blind man, he continued to cry out to Jesus.
“He is a beggar, he knows how to ask, indeed, he can shout,” the pope said. “If you truly want something, you do everything in order to be able to reach it, even
Journeying with the Word of God
MAKING THE WORD OF GOD YOUR OWN
Step 1: Lookattoday’sReadingsprayerfully.
1st Reading: This Reading is in praise of the wisdom and the delight of God in the creation of the world.
healing;
when others reproach you, humiliate you and tell you to let it be.”
“If you really desire it, you keep on shouting,” he said.
Pope Leo also said the Gospel story makes clear that Jesus does not go and lift Bartimaeus up, but encourages him to stand on his own, knowing that “he can rise from the throes of death.”
“But in order to do this, he must perform a very meaningful gesture: he must throw away his cloak,” the pope said. And “for a beggar, the cloak is everything: it is his safety, it is his house, it is the defense that protects him.” Christians today can learn from Bartimaeus, he said.
“Many times, it is precisely our apparent securities that stand in our way what we have put on to defend ourselves and which instead prevent us from walking,” Pope Leo said. “To go to Jesus and let himself be healed, Bartimaeus must show himself to him in all his vulnerability. This is the fundamental step in any journey of healing.”
“Let us trustfully bring our ailments before Jesus, and also those of our loved ones; let us bring the pain of those who feel lost and without a way out,” the pope said. “Let us cry out for them too, and we will be certain that the Lord will hear us and stop.”❖
2nd Reading: Through Christ, it is possible to enter a relationship of love with God. The Holy Spirit helps us to recognise the love of God for us. Gospel: The Holy Spirit helps us understand the full meaning of all that Jesus said, especially his teachings about the Father.
Step 2: ApplyingthevaluesoftheReadings toyourdailylife.
1.The psalmist wonders why God even bothers with us, his human creation, considering all the wonderful things God has created. Read the Psalm again. How does it make you feel?
2.In the Gospel there is the promise of the Spirit of truth. What is this Spirit of truth to you? How do you think the Spirit of truth can make a difference in your life?
3.The Trinity - Father, Son and Spirit presents a picture of harmony and unity. How does this image of unity and harmony present a challenge for you and your community and for you and your family?
4.St Paul tells us that “we can boast about our suffering” because from this we learn patience and perseverance and to hope. What is your experience in this respect?
Step 3: Accepting the message of God’s Wordinyourlifeoffaith
We live in the world of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. This world is not somewhere out there but right here where we live our everyday lives. It is in this world that God - Father, Son and Spirit - is present and active. We must strive to develop a sense of God in our world and God’s presence in our lives. This is where true happiness lies.
Step 4: Somethingtothink&prayabout
1.God is all around us but until we begin to find God within, we will always think of God as being some distant being, unfriendly and uncaring. What do you think you can do to discover God within yourself?
2.We see God in three different ways when we make the sign of the cross. We start and end all our prayers with this sign. How can we see the signof thecrossas asymbolofunity andhope? ❖
[From: Journeying with the Word of God, The Religious Education Department, Diocese of Georgetown, Guyana ]
Bishop Richard Lester Guilly, SJ, first bishop of the Diocese of Georgetown, Bishop of Georgetown 1956-1972
10biologicalorspiritualfatherswhose parenthoodhelpedthembecomesaints
(Aleteia) - Studies show that fathers are enormously influential in the care and formation of their children. The role of a father is demanding, so whenever you dads feel unappreciated or at a loss for how to do what’s best for the kids, remember that you are not alone. Plenty of men have found that the sacrificial nature of fatherhood is exactly what they needed to help form them into saints. These men are great examples, and they will pray for you.
1. Philip Howard
and joy of his parents. Augustine never married, but always kept his son close to him, even though being a single parent at the time offered many challenges. Eventually, father and son were baptized together. His best parenting tip: No matter the marital situation in which a man finds himself, he can be a good father.
3. Martin of Tours
5. John Paul II
Philip was born in England in 1557 at gious could get a person in a lot of t care
centrated on climbing to ever-higher rungs on his career ladder. He spent all his time in the royal court, seldom seeing his wife and son back home. One day at court, he heard the priest Edmund Campion speak about faith, and as a result his life began to slowly change. In particular, he spent more time with his family and began to pray more. Eventually his faith caused him to receive the death penalty at the time in England it was illegal to be Catholic.
His best parenting tip: Spending time with the children is more valuable to them than how successful their father’s career is.
2. Augustine
his mistress. The boy, named Adeodatus, was the pride
As a young man, Martin followed in his own father’s footsteps and became a soldier in the Roman army. As a soldier, he must have quickly learned that virtues such as courage, when taken to extremes, can easily become vices. Men in particular can struggle with aggression, misplaced ideas of masculinity, and challenges to their honor. Martin shows that being manly doesn’t necessarily mean being an “alpha” male. He spent his time defending the weak and vulnerable, and wasn’t ashamed to get down off his horse to give his winter cape to a shivering homeless man. Fathers can be strong leaders but only really begin to shine when they are also compassionate.
His best parenting tip: A father’s strengthcanexpressitselfingentleness
4. Louis
King Louis IX of France was known to be a kind and just ruler. He’s on this list, though, because he gave his son the best advice a father can ever give a son: “Permit all your limbs to be hewn off, and suffer every manner of torment, rather than fall knowingly into mortal sin.” Louis knew that nothing in the world is worth betraying your principles. He taught his son not to chase after worldly success at any cost, but how to become strong in virtue. His best parenting tip: Be willing to provide your children with challenging advice.
Pope John Paul II was the spiritual father to billions (the title “Pope” is derived from the word “Papa”). He settled into the role well and offered wise advice on marriage, sexuality, and children. His love for all people and willingness to slow down and spend time with them shows an important aspect of fatherhood that quality time with the children is a valuable gift only a father can give. Even in his enormous responsibilities, John Paul II never let his work take over his time with his children. In fact, as a younger man, he would often take groups of young people on hikes and skiing trips in the mountains. His best parenting tip: Any time with the kids is quality time.
6. Joseph the Worker
Even though he appears in the Christmas Nativity story, little is actually known about Joseph, husband to Mary. Because of this, there are two traditions about him. The first is that he was an elderly man, glad to have a son any way he could. The other is that he was a young man entering the prime of his life. In this latter version he is known as “The Worker” because of his carpentry trade. If he was young, his sacrifice to be a good father becomes even more impressive. He marries a woman who has a child not by him and then chooses to forgo children of his own in order to foster this young child named Jesus. Foster fathers are real fathers and their role in raising children is deserving of immense respect. His best parenting tip: Stand by your familynomatterwhatdifficultiesarise
7. Simon of Cyrene
Going about his business in Jerusalem in the 1st Century, Simon probably didn’t know what he was getting into when he stopped to check out what a crowd was gathering to see on the street. Soon enough, Jesus came by carrying his cross on his way to his death. When he struggled to carry it, Simon was randomly chosen from the crowd to take the cross the rest of the way. The experience changed his life and Simon became a follower of Jesus. He later taught his son Rufus about what had happened to him and raised him to be a Christian, too. Rufus, along with his father, is now considered a saint.
His best parenting tip: Be open with your children about what your faith means to you.
8. Thomas More
Thomas More was father to four children. During the 16th century, he served the government of England as Chancellor (kind of like Secretary of State in the U.S.) during the reign of King Henry VIII. When Henry decided to divorce his wife and take up with his mistress Anne Boleyn, Thomas
alone in the entire government refused to give his approval. As a father and husband, he defended the beauty of marriage and family to his very last breath, and for this crime he was executed.
His best parenting tip: Often, a father must take a principled stand to defend his family.
9. Franz Jagerstatter
Franz was born in Austria in 1907 and never knew his natural father. Perhaps as a result, as a young man he had a reputation for rebellion, eventually fathering a daughter of his own outside of marriage. Later, he settled down, married, and had three more daughters. In 1938, the German Nazis annexed his town in Austria. As a formality, the town voted to accept their new German identity but Franz was the only person in the entire town to vote against the Nazis. Not long after, he was conscripted into the German army but refused to fight and maintained a conscientious objection. For his crime, the Germans executed him. Perhaps Franz’s fatherhood and experience of how precious life is and how it is to be protected at all costs gave him the strength of will to remain true to his principles to the very end. What better example could a father give to his daughters?
His best parenting tip: Our children are watching us to see if we mean what we say.
10. Stephen of Hungary
Of all his children, Stephen only had one son live to adulthood. This son, named Emeric, was raised with the spiritual values of his father and has also become a saint. In his position as King of Hungary, Stephen built many churches and monasteries and helped introduce his people to Christianity. On his deathbed, he prayed to the Blessed Virgin Mary, “To thee, O Queen of heaven, and to thy guardianship, I commend the holy Church, all the bishops and the clergy, the whole kingdom, its rulers and inhabitants.”
His best parenting tip: If dad takes his faith seriously, so will his children.❖
Before he became a Christian, Augustine had a son with
Dear Girls and Boys, Today is a very special feast day - the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity! We celebrate God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit. In today's Gospel, Jesus tells His friends, "I still have many things to say to you ... But when the Spirit of truth comes he will lead you to the complete truth ... "
Jesus is like the best teacher ever! He knows we are still learning. The Holy Spirit helps us understand God's love a little more each day - when you pray, are kind, or listen to Bible stories.
Jesus, the Father, and the Holy Spirit share everything together. What a beautiful family of love!
'TRINITY' MEANS THREE. THERE ARE THREE
Dear Editor,
Jesus promised “Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in their midst”.
This is particularly true when we the people of God gather to celebrate the Eucharist. The Spirit of Jesus is then present and active in the community, and is the source of our prayer and praise and the proclamation of God’s wonderful works. Jesus speaks to us in
No favourites
his word and gives himself under the eucharistic signs of bread and wine to be the life and food of the community. When the priest greets us with the words “The Lord be with you”, he is stating a fact - the Lord is with us the people as we gather to celebrate the Mass.
The Mass is an act of worship, in which all present acknowledge and praise God. Life with God is a very personal thing but it is not a task to be fulfilled in isolation. It always brings fellowship with it. Believers should live together, in spite of differences of race, culture, and mentality.
Peter declared “The truth I have now come to realize is that God does not have favourites, but that anybody of any nationality who fears God and does what is right is acceptable to him.
(Acts.10:34-35)
We serve a faithful God who will never leave us nor forsake us. Because God is faithful we will enjoy his many blessings as we continue to serve Him, and our brothers and sisters.
By Renika Anand
renewed and refreshed, stood together in unity, singing the Hymn, “Bind us together Lord” committed to living out their calling as Catholic men. With hearts open and faith rekindled, they promised to carry these pillars into their families, and communities. They left not just as individuals, but as brothers, men for Jesus, men for others ready to serve, to lead, and to love with purpose and humility,
Leon Jeetlall
The potential to change the world
Phillipe Costeau Jr. is an oceanographer and environmental activist who once said “Young people have, truly, the potential to change the world. Not when they get older - today.”
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act of faith at a time. ❖
This modern era, amongst other things, shows its most promising form of development in the fact that young people are given more opportunities to voice their opinions than any other generation before. We are given more platforms to share our thoughts and more avenues by which we can contribute towards shaping our world. Nevertheless, there always seems to be a small limitation preventing us from reaching our full potential. Although in the past, this limitation may have come from external factors, today it comes from right within ourselves.
The period of our youth is naturally filled with mistakes and freshly-learned lessons as we gradually understand how to navigate our lives. However, this does not mean that we cannot contribute value and beauty to the world around us, especially if we choose to take each opportunity to learn and better ourselves. With patience and determination, we may realise that our age is not a limitation but a chance to see the world through a different lens and to change it for the better.
‘Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.’ - 1 Timothy 4:12. ❖
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Pope sets September 7 for canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
VATICAN CITY (CNS) Pope Leo XIV will canonize Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati together Sept. 7, the Vatican announced.
Meeting with cardinals living in and visiting Rome for an ordinary public consistory June 13, the pope approved the new canonization date for the two young blesseds and set Oct. 19 as the date for the canoniza-
tion of seven others. He announced the dates in Latin.
The canonization of Blessed Acutis, a teenager known for his devotion to the Eucharist and creating an online exhibition of Eucharistic miracles, had originally been scheduled for April 27 during the Jubilee of Teenagers. It was postponed following the death of Pope Francis April 21.
Born in 1991 and raised in Milan, Blessed Acutis used his tech skills to evangelize and was noted for his joyful faith and compassion for others before dying of leukemia in 2006 at age 15.
Blessed Frassati, born in 1901 into a prominent family in Turin, Italy, was admired for his deep spirituality, love for the poor and enthusiasm for life. A member of the Dominican Third Order, he served the sick through the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He died at age 24 after contracting polio, possibly from one of the people he assisted.
The two Italian laymen will be the first saints proclaimed by the new pope, who was elected May 8.
Although the Vatican had never officially set a date for Blessed Frassati’s canonization, Pope Francis said last November that he intended to proclaim him a saint during the Jubilee of Youth July 28-Aug. 3. The official website of Blessed Frassati’s canonization cause had said the canonization would take place Aug. 3, when the pope is scheduled to celebrate Mass with thousands of young people on the outskirts of Rome.
During the same consistory, Pope Leo also confirmed that seven other blesseds will be canonized Oct. 19, World Mission Sunday. The group includes men and women from five countries, among them martyrs, founders of religious congregations and laypeople recognized for their heroic virtue and service. ❖
Nicene Creed presents ‘the mystery
Pope Leo XIV sits next to Cardinal Kurt Koch, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, as he poses for a photo with participants attending a conference on the ecumenical implications of the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea in the Clementine Hall at the Vatican June 7, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
VATICAN CITY (CNS) Recognizing the essential tenets of faith that Catholics and Orthodox share should be the lens through which they discuss the issues that continue to separate them, Pope Leo XIV said.
“Through theological dialogue and with the help of God, we will gain a better understanding of the mystery that unites us,” he told Orthodox,
Oriental Orthodox and Catholics scholars and bishops June 7.
The bishops and theologians met June 4-7 in Rome for a conference marking the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and its implications for future church unity.
Pope Leo began his remarks to the group apologizing for being late and asking for their patience. “I am not yet
one month into the new job, so there are a lot of learning experiences,” he said.
Marking the anniversary of the council, he said, is not simply about recalling the past. Especially because the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed still is the basic profession of Christian faith, the council “must continue to guide us towards the full visible unity of Christians.”
“By celebrating together this Nicene faith and by proclaiming it together, we will also advance towards the restoration of full communion among us,” Pope Leo said.
The pope quoted the Catholic International Theological Commission’s document on the Nicaea anniversary, saying the celebrations represent “an invaluable opportunity to emphasize that what we have in common is much stronger, quantitatively and qualitatively, than what divides us. Together, we believe in the Triune God, in Christ as truly human and truly God, and in salvation through Jesus Christ, according to the Scriptures read in the Church and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Together, we believe in the Church, baptism, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal life.”
“I am convinced,” the pope told the group, “that by returning to the Council of Nicaea and drawing together from this common source, we will be
able to see in a different light the points that still separate us.
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The Council of Nicaea also set a common date for all Christians to celebrate Easter, but, the pope said, “sadly, differences in their calendars no longer allow Christians to celebrate together the most important feast of the liturgical year, causing pastoral problems within communities, dividing families and weakening the credibility of our witness to the Gospel.”
As St. Paul VI and the popes since then have done, Pope Leo told the bishops and scholars, “I would reaffirm the openness of the Catholic Church to the pursuit of an ecumenical solution favoring a common celebration of the Lord’s resurrection and thus giving greater missionary force to our preaching of the name of Jesus and the salvation born of faith in the saving truth of the Gospel.”
Pope Leo ended the audience by asking participants to stand as he used a prayer from the Orthodox tradition to ask the Holy Spirit for the gift of unity.
The prayer read:
“O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, Who art everywhere and fillest all things;
Treasury of Blessings, and Giver of Life, Come and abide in us, and cleanse us from every impurity, and save our souls, O Good One.” Amen. ❖
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, left, and Blessed Carlo Acutis
safeguarding guidelines almost ready
VATICAN CITY (CNS) The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors hopes to deliver a “Universal Guidelines Framework for Safeguarding” to Pope Leo XIV later this year, the commission said.
The guidelines “seek to inspire a true conversion of heart in every leader and pastoral agent in the church, ensuring that safeguarding becomes not merely a requirement, but a reflection of the Gospel’s call to protect the least among us,” the commission said in a press release June 5 after its first meeting with Pope Leo XIV.
Also, “a new ‘vademecum’ on reparations, informed by the lived experiences of victims and survivors, is in development to guide local churches in responding with justice and compassion,” it added.
The commission updated the pope about its work and “reiterated its commitment to the unity and collegiality of its members,” the press release said.
Some 23 members, including Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, commission president and retired archbishop of Boston, attended the hour-long audience at the Vatican. Bishop Luis Manuel Alí Herrera, the commission’s secretary, and Teresa Kettelkamp, adjunct secretary of the commission, were also present.
“A letter signed by all members following the March 2025 plenary assembly underscored the need for continuity in our mandate, governance and working methods affirming the commission’s independence and its role as a trusted advisor to the Holy Father,” the commission press release said. Pope Francis established the commission in 2014 to advise the pope “in the development and promotion of universal safeguarding standards, and to accompany the church in building a culture of accountability, justice and compassion.”
Members also informed Pope Leo about the commission’s annual report, “a cornerstone of its mandate” that is “designed to evaluate the safeguarding capacity of local churches, offering practical recommendations grounded in the lived realities of each region,” it said.
This year’s annual report will explore “conversional justice through the lens of reparations. This includes a comprehensive pastoral-theological study and the collection of data on current reparations practices across the universal church,” it said.
The report expanded the input from its victim/survivor focus group “with direct contributions from survivors across all four commission regions. Country-level church data is also drawn from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child’s review process answering the growing call for greater
transparency through external data, it added.
The new report will look at the church’s safeguarding efforts in 22 countries and two religious congregations, and it will include “an institutional review of the Dicastery for Evangelization” as well as initial findings from a review of the Focolare Movement, it said.
“Our hope is to present the finalized universal guidelines framework to the Holy Father later this year,” it said. The guidelines were developed over the past two years in close collaboration with “church leaders, safeguarding professionals, survivors of abuse and pastoral workers from across the globe,” it added.
The draft framework, it said, “has been tested and refined through pilot programs in Tonga, Poland, Zimbabwe and Costa Rica,” providing “invaluable insights into the practical, cultural, and theological dimensions of safeguarding.”
The commission expressed its gratitude to the dicasteries of the Roman Curia “for their increasing collaboration, and we invite continued partnership in this vital ministry.”
“We reaffirm our commitment to listening, walking with victims and survivors, and supporting every church community in their efforts to safeguard all of God’s people with compassion,” it said ❖
Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors during an audience at the Vatican June 5, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
The Central Cluster i.e the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of Fatima and Sacred Heart will beholding a joint mass celebrating the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ at Sacred Heart, Main Street, Georgetown on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 at 8 am. ❖
ninety-sixth anniversary
OnSunday,June 1st,theparishof St Augustine of Canterbury in Maruranau, South Rupununi, Region 9, Essequibo, Guyana, celebratedinsonganddancetheir 96th anniversary as a faith community.
In addition, all married couples present renewed their marriage vows and pledged to love each other anew. ❖ (Adapted from St Ignatius Mission FB page)
Saint of the Week
June 22nd
Saint Thomas More
His belief that no lay ruler has jurisdiction over the Church of Christ cost Sir Thomas More his life. Beheaded on Tower Hill, London, on July 6, 1535, he steadfastly refused to approve Henry VIII’s divorce and remarriage and establishment of the Church of England. Described as “a man for all seasons,” More was a literary scholar, eminent lawyer, gentleman, husband, father of four children and chancellor of England. More insisted upon giving his three daughters the same classical education as his son, a highly unusual attitude at the time.
An intensely spiritual man, he would not support the king’s divorce from Catherine of Aragon in order to marry Anne Boleyn. Nor would he acknowledge Henry as supreme head of the Church in England, breaking with Rome and denying the pope as head.
He is the Patron Saint of Lawyers, Civil servants, Politicians and Court clerks.❖
On the Lighter Side
Commitment Ceremony for Lectors of Holy Rosary parish, Kitty, Georgetown, on Pentecost Sunday, June 8th.