MEDIA Room
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’
multi-media
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
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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