As a born and bred practicing Catholic, in 2022, when I was going through my divorce, I was having difficulty even saying the word. No one besides my very close relatives (that I could count on one hand) and very few friends knew what I was going through and I definitely didn’t share this with those in my church community.…
The Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) hosted a virtual retreat on Tuesday, March 10 for persons who are separated and divorced and seeking spiritual healing and clarity on their place within the Catholic Church. The theme was Have Mercy from Matthew 18:33. Led by Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon, the online session provided a unique space for 94 participants to process…
Divorce is rarely just a legal event. For most people, it is a profound life transition — one that often feels like wandering through dark, unfamiliar corridors with no sense of direction. Confusion, chaos, and a deep sense of numbness become daily companions. And while lawyers handle the legal proceedings and counsellors tend to the emotional wounds, there has long…
On Saturday, June 14, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) returned to its original home at the Catholic Centre, Chaguanas, to host a training session for future facilitators of the Surviving Divorce programme, strengthening the Separated and Divorced Ministry of the Archdiocese. The day began with Lectio Divina on the Gospel reading, inviting participants to share reflections with someone new.…
As the Church continues into the Jubilee Year, the word ‘hope’ is being thrown around everywhere, but do we truly understand it? Recognising the need for a deeper reflection, Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon led the online Retreat for 61 persons who are Separated and Divorced, on March 24, to explore the true meaning of hope and how, as Scripture assures…
As the Church continues into the Jubilee Year, the word hope is being thrown around everywhere, but do we truly understand it? Recognizing the need for a deeper reflection, Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon led the online Retreat for 61 persons who are Separated and Divorced, on March 24, 2025, to explore the true meaning of hope and how, as Scripture…
As part of the parish Family Life Unit’s (FLU) Ministry to support those who are separated and divorced, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) hosted a facilitation training for the Surviving Divorce programme. This programme provides a compassionate space grounded in Catholic teaching in a 12-part series, offering emotional support, practical guidance for life after divorce, and a deeper understanding…
Divorce is never easy. It comes with emotional, legal, and social challenges that can feel overwhelming—particularly in a Catholic environment, where the experience can carry unique complexities. Recognising this, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission hosted an Accompaniment with Divorce Coaching session on Saturday, November 9, with 25 persons, at the Living Water Community Café. The session, led by Divorce Coach…
