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Anglican Diocese of Barbados Assists Two Fishing Families.

When Hurricane Beryl struck last July, its passage dealt a devastating blow to the Barbados fishing industry.  Many families lost boats, equipment, and their primary source of income and many are still struggling to recover. Moved by their plight, the Diocese of Barbados resolved to offer spiritual support, as well as financial relief where possible.   

Thanks to a generous grant from the Episcopal Relief and Development Fund, the Diocese secured $4,000 USD to aid two particularly hard‑hit fishing families.  This funding was equally shared with the families of Mr. Murphy Brathwaite of Bayfield St. Phillip and Mrs. Yvonne Skeete of Skeete’s Bay, St. Philip.  

It was acquired through the advocacy of Reverend Clive Thomas, Rector of St. Ambrose Church and Disaster Lead for the Caribbean, on the Anglican Alliance Caribbean Forum, and Mr. Clifton Nedd, Anglican Alliance Caribbean Facilitator.  An appeal had been made and presented to the Anglican Alliance.

Bishop Maxwell presents funds to Murphy Brathwaite

In presenting the cheques to the families, Bishop of Barbados Michael Maxwell stated “As hurricanes and tropical storms grow more frequent and severe across the Caribbean, the reality of climate change can no longer be ignored. In response, our Anglican Church, guided by the fifth Mark of Mission to ‘strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth,’ seeks to embrace creation care as an essential part of its mission.  We recognize this as our sacred duty while being stewards of God’s creation.”

The families were presented with their cheques recently by Bishop Maxwell. The funds are designated for boat repairs or as temporary income support. “While modest, we pray this assistance will ease their burden and help them regain their livelihoods” added Bishop Maxwell.

He also urged “As the new hurricane season approaches, let us remember the lessons of Hurricane Beryl.  May we all, individually and collectively commit to creation care and disaster preparedness. By assessing our risks, strengthening our resilience, and supporting those in need, we can honor our responsibility to protect both our communities, and the earth entrusted to us.” (PR)

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NEW POPE ELECTED

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, an American born in the state of Chicago, is the new Pope. He is the 267th Pope and the first American pontiff in the 2000 year history of the Catholic Church. The new leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics was elected after two days of secret deliberations.

Prevost is a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and led the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops.

Prevost, 69 has taken the name Leo X1V.

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REQUIEM MASS FOR POPE FRANCIS

A Requiem Mass for Pope Francis was held yesterday evening at the St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral. Catholics turned out in large numbers at the Jemmotts Lane location for the Mass celebrating the life of Pope Francis.

The Pope died on Easter Monday at the age of 88.

Bishop Neil Scantlebuy as he incensed the photo of Pope Francis

The Roman Catholic Bishop, Neil Scantlebury during the mass incensed a photo of Pope Francis. He was joined by clergy from other churches, Anglican Bishop of Barbados The Rt. Rev. Michael Maxwell, Moravian Rev Cicely-Athill Horsford and Anglican Priest Rev Dr. Michael Lashley

From left, Fr. Clement Paul Anglican Bishop of Barbados The Rt. Rev. Michael Maxwell, Moravian Rev Cicely Athill Horsford and Anglican Priest Rev Dr. Michael Lashley

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BISHOP NEIL SCANTLEBURY REFLECTS ON THE PASSING OF POPE FRANCIS 1

Catholics to pray daily for the repose of his soul

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgetown joins Catholics and people worldwide in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis I, who died today at the age of 88. He had been ill for some time.

Bishop of Bridgetown, The Most Reverend Neil Scantlebury, said today: “He was the first Pope I ever met face-to-face and I remember his firm handshake, his warm smile, his simplicity. He was so humble, so real, so jovial, so holy.”

Bishop Neil added: “One of my enduring memories of Pope Francis is when he came out onto the balcony of the papal apartment after he was elected in 2013 and he stood before a packed St Peter’s Square and asked the people to pray for him—and a profound silence fell over the entire space as the people prayed for him. Fast forward to March 27, 2020, when he who stood alone, in silence, in that same Square and prayed for all of us during the height of the COVID pandemic—when he made his statio orbis. And then, just yesterday, Easter Sunday, he is wheeled out onto the same balcony where he began his pontificate, and gives us—the Church and the world—his final blessing. He was a true shepherd. May he rest in peace.”

Bishop Neil also hailed the depth of the insights shared by Pope Francis in documents like Laudato Si’Amoris Laetitia and Evangelii Gaudium. He said: “Pope Francis was so full of mercy in his perspective, from the very start when he likened the Church to a ‘field hospital’, to his championing the care of the Earth, to the hailstorm of criticism he received for saying ‘Who am I to judge?’. He was big-hearted, he was courageous, and his call for us to unflinchingly minister to the ‘fringes of humanity’ still resounds.”

The Diocese of Bridgetown will have a Requiem Mass for Pope Francis, details of which are still being finalised. Prayers for the repose of his soul will be offered daily, and special prayers for the election of a new Pope will also begin soon.

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