“Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted” – Matthew 5:4 On Monday, December 8th, 2025, the Archdiocesan Family life Commission gathered via Zoom to embrace a special segment of our community, those who have lost a loved one by suicide. Facilitated by the compassionate hands of Alicia Hoyte and Georgiana Fletcher, this segment offered a beacon of hope to those walking through their…

On Monday, September 29, 2025, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) hosted another session in its ongoing grief support series, When a Loved One Dies by Suicide. The evening focused on the video What the Church Teaches, which explores the Catholic Church’s evolving understanding of suicide, mental health, and God’s boundless mercy. Facilitated by members of the AFLC’s grief support…

In response to the rising number of suicides in Trinidad and Tobago, the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) continues to provide compassionate spaces for those affected by suicide loss through its grief support series, When a Loved One Dies by Suicide. The initiative offers hope and healing to individuals and families navigating the deep pain of loss, grounding their journey…

By Manuelita Gomez Thomas Losing a loved one to suicide brings grief that is often more intense and prolonged than other forms of loss. The abruptness and trauma of suicide can lead to symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder, a reality affirmed by many who have walked this difficult path. In the aftermath, the bereaved may find themselves replaying events…