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2021

Presentation to Seminarians on 17 Feb 2021 re Migrants and Refugees

International Webinar on the theme: “Migrants or Refugees – the Legal situation in migration scenarios”.
Organisers: BOFRAS Law Firm, Venezuela
Date: Friday, January 15
Time: 10 a.m.
Speakers:
Leela Ramdeen, Trinidad and Tobago
Lucia Padilla, Attorney-at-Law, Spain
Oscar Rodriguez, Venezuela
Dr. Alfredo Islas Colin, Mexico

The practical implications of the legal situation in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago


2020

Praying through the storm  – 24 hours for T&T
The session commenced with a virtual Mass at 6.30 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2020. Archbishop Jason Gordon was the celebrant. It ended with a Mass on Saturday 7 at 6.30 a.m. Fr Dwight Merrick was the celebrant.
During the 24 hours, all Vicariates, Catholic schools, religious communities, ecclesial communities,  Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Ministries of the Church, all youths, music ministries, Commissions etc.  offered prayers on various themes.
The event was organised by Deborah de Rosia and her team at the Catholic Charismatic Renewal.
CCSJ was allocated half an hour from 5 to 5.30 p.m. and was asked to focus on the following two readings:
Isaiah 1:17:  “Take your wrong-doing out of my sight, Cease to do evil. Learn to do good, Search for Justice,  Help the oppressed, Be just to the orphan, Plead for the widow.”

Amos 5: 24: “… let justice flow like water, And integrity like an unfailing stream.”
CCSJ PRESENTATION – 

Report of GCL’s Executive Committee to the Extraordinary Meeting of the General Assembly (24 October 2020)


2019


2019

The Dignity of Work – Presentation by CCSJ Chair Leela Ramdeen at the opening session of Justice, Peace and Community Week, Saturday, October 19

Soufra screening – Presentations from Archbishop Jason Gordon and CCSJ Chair Leela Ramdeen prior to the screening of documentary, June 18


2018

The Death Penalty in the Greater Caribbean – Presentation for the Thematic Hearing for 170th Session of Hearings before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, December 6

A nation comes together in time of disaster – A London magazine contribution on the October floods.

Challenging the DP in the Commonwealth Caribbean – Presentation sent to London for Conference on Fri 28 Sep – at Doughty Street Chambers WC1N 2LS – The Centre for Small States. VIEW PRESENTATION

Being a peacemaker – Address at Raya Yoga Centre on September 21

Archdiocesan Ministry for Migrants and Refugees

Lenten Reflections 2018


2017

Reflecting on the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation  – Address to the members of the Catholic and Anglican communities of St Francis RC and St Margaret’s Anglican Church, Belmont on November 20

Women who lead! The Holy Faith Convent Factor!  – Speech at Holy Faith Convent, Couva, International Women’s Day Panel Discussion, March 5.

Lenten Reflections 2017


2016

Our celebration of excellence must take us to the pathways that lead to Mercy – Presentation at St Joseph’s Convent, St Joseph

Divine Mercy and the Death Penalty– Seminar at Our Lady of Fatima RC Church Parish Hall, Curepe

Mercy and the Environment– Lenten Retreat at St Phillip and St James RC Church, Chaguanas

Be merciful to ourselves– Lenten Retreat at St Phillip and St James RC Church, Chaguanas



2015

The value of a Past-Pupils’ Association– Feature address at Holy Faith Convent Past Pupils Association dinner on Saturday December 5

Leela Ramdeen on the Death Penalty

Women as agents of change – Presentation delivered at Women of Grace session on Saturday 30 May.

Presentation for the Thematic Hearing for 154th Session of Hearings before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights – March 16, 2015


2014

GCL Speaking Tour – Presentation by Leela Ramdeen

The case for promoting Restorative Justice in TT – CCSJ submission to Ministry of Justice newspaper publication in September.

The Death Penalty in the Caribbean – address delivered June 21 by Leela Ramdeen at the WCADP General Assembly.

Restorative Justice: Closing the Revolving Door  – Contribution by CCSJ chair Leela Ramdeen at Dana Saroop Seetahal Symposium: Re-engineering the Criminal Justice System on June 14 at Noor Hassanali Auditorium, UWI, St Augustine Campus organised by UWI , Sir Arthur Lewis Inst. of Social & Economic Studies & Foundation for Politics and Leadership

Promoting and Protecting Family Life – address delivered by CCSJ chair Leela Ramdeen at a seminar on Wed May 14 for the 20th anniversary of UN International Year of the Family and International Day of Families. Venue was Santa Rosa RC Church Parish Hall, Arima.

Inspiring Change address delivered by CCSJ chair Leela Ramdeen at a UN International Women’s Day event on Sat Mar 8

Morals and Values to help us build an inclusive society: Welcoming Lazarus at the Table address delivered by CCSJ chair Leela Ramdeen at a panel discussion on UN World Day of Social Justice Thurs Feb 20

TTPS Strategic/Operational plans for 2014-2016 – speech delivered by CCSJ chair Leela Ramdeen at consultation meeting on January 23 – 152k pdf

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2013

Human Rights and the Death Penalty: stop crime not lives – presentation by attorney Gregory Delzin and UNDP Human Rights Day panel discussion on December 10 – 48k pdf

Presentation at HIV/AIDS Symposium for faith based organisationsBeyond Desire: The Role of FBO’s – November 25-26 – 105k pdf

The Catholic Teacher in a Rapidly Developing Digital World – address by Sr Angela Ann Zukowski at CREDI Graduation on November 14 – 172k pdf

Working towards a Gender Policy that will build the civilization of love – presentation at Jesus Explosion XI – July 21 – 486k pdf

Business Ethics 2 – Catholic Businessmen’s Forum June 30 – 68k pdf

Paper for 5th World Congress against the Death Penalty – Jun 12-15 – 315k pdf

Summary of paper for 5th World Congress against the Death Penalty – Jun 12-15 – 52k pdf

May 15 address at Santa Rosa RC Church – UN Day of Families – 162k pdf

A Catholic response to Domestic Violence – 82k pdf

St Maarten Session 5 – Sat. April 13 – The Year of Faith: Integrating Prayer and Justice to develop a spirituality of Justice

St Maarten Session 4 – Sat. April 13 – Vocation of the Business Leader: A Reflection

St Maarten Session 3 – Sat. April 13 – Distinguishing between Works of Mercy and Works of Social Action; Practical strategies for promoting social justice – using the SEE/JUDGE/ACT Process

St Maarten Session 2 – Sat. April 13 – The family: the basic cell of society

St Maarten Session 1 – Fri. April 12 – An introduction to Catholic Social Teaching


2012

Working towards a National Gender Policy that is Christ-centred – Nov 7 address at Fatima Church parish hall – 82k pdf

Live the Faith and respect Life – Oct 14 address at Bourg Mulatresse Church during RFLW 2012 – 53k pdf

Faith in the context of The Year of Faith – Sept 27 address at UWI Chaplaincy – 173k pdf

Rights and Responsibilities – 3rd in Know Your Faith series on June 27193k pdf

Address at IRO AGM on June 16 – The role of the family in nation-building – 171k pdf

ICOPA CONFERENCE  Social exclusion and punishing assumptions June 14 – 78k pdf

Lenten reflection delivered to parishioners at Holy Cross RC Church, Princess Town  March 9: Demonstrating our love by our good works – 54k pdf

International Women’s Day presentation at St Joseph’s Convent, St Joseph March 8: Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures – 179k pdf

Family Life Commission’s Convention for Separated, Divorced, and Widowed: What does God have to do with me now?– 97k pdf


2011

The Practice of Respect for Life and the Promotion of Truth and Justice: Strategies for Acting on behalf of Life, Truth & Justice in Our Times – 100k pdf

The role of the State in the provision of higher education   – 135k pdf

Catechist: Forming God’s Caribbean People   – 145k pdf

Speech for CREDI Symposium at UTT O’Meara Campus – 106k pdf

Where do we go from here? – Address at Dattatreya – 216k pdf

Civil society consultation for universal periodic review – human rights document to AG – Children rights – 58k pdf

Civil society consultation for universal periodic review – human rights document to AG for June 16 – 83k pdf

Addressing the need for morals, ethics, values and virtues in society – address at Ministry of Education Apr 5 Consultation – 73k pdf

Values and Virtues Formation Programme: Minister Clifton De Couteau address at April 1 launch – 67k pdf

Values and Virtues Formation Programme: Msgr Gordon presentation,  ‘A Christian moral framework’ – ppt

The Social and Cultural Environment: Human rights and HIV – 92k pdf

Social justice and individual responsibility – Feb 21 UN World Day of Social Justice speech by Dr Marjorie Thorpe, former Trinidad and Tobago Ambassador to the United Nations – 60k pdf


2010

Legal and marital issues of women of Indian origin: GOPIO Women’s Conference – 98k pdf

Presentation: Women of spirit and vision in Trinidad & Tobago – 31k pdf

Presentation: Rededication of Mary Care Centre – 29k pdf

Presentation: Can the Catholic Church lead the way for reform of the education system? – 78k pdf

Values & Virtues Formation Programme Teachers’ Guide (revised) – 220k pdf

Speech: Authentic Integral Human Development and Education – 115k pdf


2009

Presentation: Linking the Pope’s Encyclical to the 3rd Pastoral Priority: Regenerating the Moral and Spiritual Values of our society – Archdiocesan follow-up of AEC Justice & Peace seminar – 100k pdf

Speech given at TTUTA Tobago convention – 110k pdf

Speech given at St Vincent de Paul Annual General Meeting – 52k pdf


2006

Speech given at sod turning ceremeony for the Archbishop Pantin Reintegration Centre – 85k pdf

Administration without tension – Speech given at Women of Values lecture series – 96k pdf


2005

Presentation by Cardinal Martino – A Compendium that touches everyday life – 197k pdf

Speech – Tribute on the retirement of 1st Division Officers – 80k pdf

Speech at World Conference of Religions for Peace Conference – 134k pdf

Speech made by President Richards at CCSJ Annual Dinner – 15k pdf
Speech made by Archbishop Gilbert at CCSJ Dinner – 15k pdf


2004

Mary and Abortion – Laventille Devotions Sep 12 – 76k pdf

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