ā€˜New Beginnings’ after 25 years
Judicial Vicar Fr John Persaud addresses the 25th anniversary conference of New Beginnings.
Judicial Vicar Fr John Persaud addresses the 25th anniversary conference of New Beginnings.

Ā New Beginnings celebrated 25 years of ministering to the separated, divorced and widowed in the Archdiocese of Port of Spain with a one-day conference on January 12 titled, ā€œFrom Pieces to Peaceā€.Ā It was held at the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Centre, Caroni.

A New Beginnings Weekend is designed to help separated, divorced and widowed persons make a new beginning in life. It is a Christian movement, open to persons of all faiths, though designed by and for Catholics. It provides persons with an opportunity to discover themselves in God’s plan.

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Testimony of a Thankful Widow

After my husband’s death, I was struggling with this new situation that came upon me suddenly, when one Sunday while reading the Catholic News IĀ saw this advertisement inviting persons to attend a New Beginnings Experience. The words in bold capitals stood out as though lifted off the page: ā€œARE YOU SEPARATED, DIVORCED or WIDOWED?” This is for me I thought.

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