Ask Why

‘Ask Why’

The CCSJ’s monthly television programme with a panel discussion on a topic of social justice.More information on ‘Ask Why’

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Listen to EWTN’s Fr Mitch Pacwa, S.J. interview with Fr Alfonso (Barbados) and Leela Ramdeen on issues affecting the Catholic Church in the Caribbean. Instructions: scroll down page to item #167 to listen to the Feb 14, 2007 interview.

media releases

2012

Feb 11 – CCSJ calls for self-control in dress and behaviour during Carnival

Jan 16 – CCSJ calls for urgent action to curb child abuse in TT

2011

Dec 21 – CCSJ urges citizens to commit themselves this Christmas to build a better TT/world

Dec 14 – PUBLIC STATEMENT: Civil society calls for an end to mandatory death penalty

Nov 22 – CCSJ calls for an end to violence against women and girls

Nov 18 – CCSJ calls for action to build a ‘child-friendly’ society

Nov 8 – CCSJ calls on citizens to demonstrate respect for all life

Oct 4 – CCSJ urges the Government to protect  the poor and vulnerable in T&T’s 2012 Budget

Aug 24 – CCSJ supports the Government’s decision to declare a State of Emergency and limited curfew in TT

Aug 2 – CCSJ calls for justice for refugees

July 11 – CCSJ congratulates Fr Joe, Msgr Jason on their appointments

Mar 2 – 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day

Mar 1 – CCSJ makes plea for modesty in dress and ‘good’ behaviour during Carnival

2010

Nov 30 – CCSJ on UN Human Rights Day – ‘Embrace diversity, end discrimination’

Nov 29 – Let the spirit of compassion and generosity reign in our hearts this Christmas

Nov 24 – CCSJ calls on citizens to combat violence against women

Nov 18 – Every child matters – Universal Children’s Day message

Nov 18 – Justice for people with HIV/AIDS

Nov 3 – CCSJ condemns torture of a minor in Guyana

Sept 20 – Respect for Life Week

Jul 14 – CCSJ says hanging not the answer to creating a safe society

Apr 26 – A reflection on the General Elections 2010

Mar 25 – CCSJ urges citizens to mark Earth Hour on Saturday 27 March

Mar 17 – Archbishop Edward Gilbert launches Values & Virtues Students’ Workbook and Teachers’ Guide

Feb 17 – Consultation on Draft Archdiocesan Environmental Policy

Jan 18 – Haiti – how we can help

2009

Dec 10 – CCSJ message – Give from the heart this Christmas

Nov 30 – CCSJ on UN Human Rights Day – ‘Embrace diversity, end discrimination’

Nov 24 – CCSJ calls on citizens to combat violence against women

Nov 18 – Justice for people with HIV/AIDS

Nov 18 – Every child matters – Universal Children’s Day message

Nov 3 - CCSJ condemns torture of a minor in Guyana

Oct 16 – Protecting the rights of migrant workers

Jun 12 – Human Life International representative to visit Caribbean

Mar 3 – International Women’s Day:CCSJ calls for unity to end violence against women and girls

Feb 17 – CCSJ makes plea for modesty in dress and ‘good’ behaviour during Carnival

Feb 10 – Observance of World Day of the Sick

2008

Dec 18 – Christmas appeal from the CCSJ

Dec 18 - Letter to the Indian Ambassador on the Mumbai attacks

2007

Oct  10  - A Reflection – General Elections 2007 Statement

2006

Jul 5  - CCSJ praises Soca Warriors

Jun 7 -CCSJ urges debate on awards

2005

Dec 21  - Removal of socially displaced persons off the streets

Sep 29 – CCSJ thanks PM on withdrawal of Draft Gender Policy and Action Plan

Jul 1 -Catholics For Free Choice is not an authentic Catholic voice

Jun 8 – Statement on Capital Punishment

April 7 - Critique of the Draft National Gender Policy and Action Plan

Feb 12 – Stemming an unseemly conflict

Jan 15 - Synod II Statement on pro-life

Jan 15 – Synod II Statement on crime

2004

Dec 25 – An Archdiocesan Conversation about crime and violence – Pastoral Letter

Oct 7 – Antilles delegation off to Rome

Sep 9 – CCSJ asks citizens to give generously to hurricane relief

Jul 9 – Lack of vision in allocation of radio licenses

2003

Dec 10  - Letter to the Inter Religious Organisation concerning Crime

Aug 12 – Letter to Prime Minister Patrick Manning

Aug 12 – Letter to the Attorney General Glenda Morean

Aug 8 – Confront Crime with Prayer and Action

July 30 – Mobilising the entire community to reduce crime

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