“As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live.” St John Paul II If you were asked to list three ways of strengthening Guyanese society, what would your response be? When we speak about...

Today July 14th marks 47 years since Jesuit priest Fr. Bernard Darke was murdered on Brickdam in Georgetown. Fr. Darke was killed because he was mistaken for Fr. Andrew Morrison SJ, who was the Editor of the Catholic Standard at that...

On June 24, two powerful earthquakes in neighbouring Venezuela left close to 2,000 people dead. Earlier, on June 5, Guyana was shaken by the killing of a seven-year-old boy during a home invasion at Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo, in which...

"If we want more vocations in Guyana, we must create a culture where young people understand and live their faith, hear God’s call, discover their gifts, and are encouraged to answer with courage." On June 24th, I celebrated my...

Men, how are you? When last has someone asked you that question? June is observed in many places as Men’s Mental Health Month, and it is also the month when we celebrate Father’s Day locally. These are good moments for us, as...

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God…” (Romans 12:2). Every June, many parts of the world celebrate Pride Month to honour LGBTQ+...

This week, we celebrate the two deeply connected solemnities of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Corpus Christi (June 7th) and the Solemnity of the Most  Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 12th). Both solemnities celebrate the...

Guyana celebrated 60 years as an independent nation on May 26th 2026. Below is the message by His Lordship Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB:INDEPENDENCE — 60TH ANNIVERSARY To all the members of the faithful and all peoples of good will,Our...

“Jesus would withdraw to deserted places and pray” (Luke 5:16) Jesus looked upward and said, “Father, I thank you for having heard me” (John 11:41) Throughout the Gospels, we read of Jesus praying. He prays before important...

One of the top issues that this generation cares about is climate change. This is also something that the Church is also very passionate and vocal about. ​Every year, from May 17th to May 24th, the Catholic Church celebrates...