You may know that the Billings Ovulation Method™ has helped thousands of couples having difficulty conceiving to achieve pregnancy. The method has also taught couples who need to postpone/avoid pregnancy for serious reasons how to do so. But did you know that the Billings Ovulation Method™ can also help women safeguard their reproductive health?
Pope Francis appointed Vicar General Msgr Robert Llanos as Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Port of Spain on July 13. News of the appointment was announced at a 9 a.m. press conference at Archbishop’s House. The staff and board of the Family Life Commission, which the Bishop-elect currently chairs, wish to congratulate him on his appointment, and offer our…
Dear all: please be advised that an impostor has created a fake Facebook page using Msgr Robert Llanos. The impostor is attempting to scam Msgr Robert’s ‘friends’ by sending messages requesting cash. Msgr Robert’s official Facebook page and the affiliated Family Life Commission’s Facebook group page have been temporarily removed. A violation report has been made to Facebook. We will…
The following is a letter to the Trinidad Guardian by Dr Peter Gentle highlighting pertinent issues facing the education system related to sexuality. Dr Gentle, a medical doctor, is the coordinator for the Human Sexuality Ministry.
Dear Editor: It is with great sadness that I have been reading about the state of our nation in recent weeks. While we have been hosting international vice-presidents and presidents, important decisions, happenings and statements relating to our children, our behaviour and our sexuality, survival and future have been happening almost daily with little apparent interest or comment.
Two locals were recently accredited with WOOMB International Ltd, the headquarters of Billings Ovulation Method (BOM), and 12 other local candidates are currently pursuing accreditation.
The two newly certified teachers are Pauline Phelps, Co-ordinator of Billings Ovulation Method Association of Trinidad &Tobago (BOMA-TT) and Joan Ryan, Senior Billings Teacher. They attended a BOM Extension Course in Arizona, US. Participants included BOM teachers, doctors and nurses, and the facilitators were from Canada.
Through the sponsorship of Republic Bank Limited, the AFLC held two Train the Trainer sessions over the weekend April 26 to 28. Common Sense Parenting (CSP) train the trainer was a 3-day workshop from April 26 to 28 at the Catholic Centre in Chaguanas. Sixteen persons participated inclusive of Muslims – one of whom was an Imam – and Pentecostals. Parenting…
