Dominican Vocation of Trinbago

Fr. Dr. Robert Kaggwa was the Catholic chaplain of London’s Roehampton University By Mathias Mazinga Uganda has lost another Catholic priest of international academic standing. Fr. Dr. Robert Kaggwa, 55, a priest of the Catholic Missionary Society of the White Fathers (also called Missionaries of Africa), died in London, UK on January 9. Kaggwa was the Catholic chaplain of London’s Roehampton University, where he was also a lecturer of theology and religious studies for 10 years. According to the Nsambya-based provincial superior of the White Fathers, the Very Rev. Fr. Gerard Chabanon, Kaggwa collapsed as he climbed the stairs to his residence after conducting the day’s lectures. ‘Amazing son’ “He collapsed and hit his head hard on the wall. We are waiting for the post-mortem report to know the exact cause of his death. But we suspect he died from a heart attack,” Chabanon told  Saturday Vision . Kaggwa’s father, John Chrysostom Kazibwe, spoke to  Saturday Vi...

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          Serving in Rome Trinidadian Matthew Ragbir of Living Water Community, who is studying in Rome and preparing for the priesthood, was among those chosen to serve at the opening Mass of the Extraordinary Synod on the Family, celebrated at St Peter’s Basilica. In photo, Ragbir greets Pope Francis before the Mass Trinidadian Matthew Ragbir had the privilege of carrying the processional crucifix and serving alongside seminarians from Eastern and Western Churches at last Sunday’s opening Mass of the Extraordinary Synod on the Family in Rome. And, he had the opportunity to meet Pope Francis. “Meeting the Holy Father, or baciamano as it is commonly called here in Rome, was an amazing personal experience. It was like meeting a father who in those few moments devotes all his attention to you, looks you in the eyes, and smiles. It was an experience of deep joy.” Ragbir, 31, is a Brother of the Living Water Community and is studying in Rome. He ...

    Saint Louis Bertrand, O.P. was a Spanish Dominican who preached in South America during th… Saint Louis Bertrand, O.P. was a Spanish Dominican who preached in South America during the 16th century, and is known as the "apostle of the Americas". He is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church Born: 01 Jan 1526 · Valencia, Spain Died: 09 Oct 1581 Timeline 1539: At an early age he conceived the idea of becoming a Dominican Friar, and despite the efforts of his father to dissuade him, was clothed with the Dominican habit in the Convent of St. Dominic, Valencia on 26 A… 1547: In 1547 he was ordained to the priesthood by the Archbishop of Valencia, Saint Thomas of Villanova. 1557: When the plague broke out in Valencia in 1557 he devoted himself to the sick and dying; the dead he prepared for burial and interred with his own hands. 1562: Receiving permission he sailed for America in 1562, and landed at Cartagena, where he immediat...

           By Alphie Skerrette, Couples for Christ (CFC) Holy Trinity Parish, Arouca came alive on Saturday September 6, when Collin Victor Jackson made his first vows as a member of the Holy Ghost Fathers (Spiritans). One could sense it was a special and sacred occasion, as the joy shared was palpable and communal. Collin (second from left) at the altar for the signing of his commitment documents. Collin receives a congratulatory gift from CFC national director, Dr Neil Peters. Collin, originally from Sangre Grande, was a member of the Singles for Christ (SFC) ministry of the CFC family of ministries. He has been resident in Arouca for the past few years as he studies for the priesthood as a member of the Holy Ghost Fathers. I could clearly see the pride and sense of accomplishment in the faces of those gathered for the ceremony, while simultaneously I felt the welling up of emotions when I saw Collin stand and in his usual confide...