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Archdioces of Nassau Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Island-Wide Scavenger Hunt
🗓 Saturday, June 29th
🗓 Registration Deadline June 26th
⛪ Catholic Chancery Office
📍Augusta Street
🛎 Check-in 7:45a.m - 8:45a.m
🕝 Starting 9a.m - 1p.m
🙎🏽♂️ Ages 15+
💲Donation 25.00 per person
Teams of 4-8 per team, first 3 teams to finish will win prizes, Transportation for each team is required.
Grand Prize; Day Passes to Blue Lagoon Island 🏝 💙 😎 ...learn more,
Mass of Thanksgiving
for
Bishop-Elect Kendrick J. Forbes
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
Nassau, Bahamas
Sacrament of Confirmation Mass
Pentecost Sunday
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
West Hill Street
Nassau, Bahamas
Archbishop Patrick C. Pinder, S.T.D., C.M.G., K.C.*H.S.
Archbishop Patrick Pinder confirms 73 young people
Today (May 19, 2024 - Pentecost Sunday) Archbishop Pinder administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 73 young people from our New Providence parishes.
Archbishop encouraged each confirmand “share your faith with charity and defend your faith with confidence. ‘’
Let us continue to pray for our young people, as they continue to grow in their faith.
FROM THE DESK OF THE ARCHBISHOP
Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Kendrick J. Forbes, J.C.L.
The Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Kendrick J. Forbes, J.C.L. as Bishop of Roseau is scheduled for Thursday the 25th of July 2024, the Feast of St. James, Apostle.
It will take place in Roseau, Dominica at 4:00 p.m.
Let us keep Bishop-elect Forbes in our prayers as he prepares for his new assignment.
Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church
Parish Choir invites you to its 7th Anniversary
⛪Our Lady's Parish
📍Young & Deveaux St.
🗓 May 12th 2024
🕓 4:00 p.m...learn more,
Knights of Columbus Council 10415 wishes the Most Reverend Patrick Christopher Pinder, S.T.D., C.M.G., K.C. *H.S a happy 20th Anniversary as the Archbishop of Nassau...learn more,
ARCHDIOCESE OF NASSAU
Office of the Archbishop
Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Reverend Father Kendrick FORBES of the Archdiocese or Nåssau, Bishop of the Diocese Roseau - Dominica.
The Rev. Kendick Forbes was born in Nassau, Bahamas, on August 20th. 1975. After attending primary school (Clarence Town All Age School) and secondary school (NGM Major High Buckleys) in Long Island. He moved to Indiana (United States) to train for the priesthood at the "St. Meinrad College Seminal)'" where he completed his initial studies, earning a bachelors degree in history. He then obtained Master of Divinity (MDiv) and a Master of Theology from St. Meinrad School ofneology•, He also obtained a Licentiate in law from the Catholic University Of America and was ordained priest in Nassau on 11th. June 2002. He held the following functions
Bishop-Elect Forbes served as Associate Reelor and then Reetor Of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral from 2002 to 2006
2002 - 2004: Associate to the Cathedral Rector
2004 - 2006: Rector of tte Cathedtal
2004: Judicial Vicar Of The Archdiocese Of Nassau
2006 • 2009: Parish Priest of Holy Family Catholic Chuuch.
From 2009, Parish Priest of St. Paul the Apostle Clau:rch.
From 2012: Chairman Archdiocesan Review Board.
From 2015: Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Nassau.
The date of his Episcopal Ordination is Still to be finalized and then announced.
The Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) is a Roman Catholic episcopal conference. Its members are bishops and archbishops from current and former British, Dutch, and French colonies and dependencies in the Caribbean (excluding Haiti), Central America, and northern South America. The conference's membership includes five archdioceses, fourteen dioceses, and two missions sui iuris. These particular Churches minister to Catholics in thirteen independent nations, six British Overseas Territories, three departments of France, three countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and 3 municipalities of the Netherlands proper.
St. Thomas More Church
Easter Spring Splash
Garden Tea
🗓 Sunday April 28th. 2024
🕓 4:00 p.m
📍 Maderia Street
⛪ Church Gardens
💲70.00 tickets
📲 325-8150
Contact the parish office for more information
Three of the top table decorations chill will win prizes.
Holy Family Catholic Church
BINGO NIGHTS
Save the dates:
🗓 April 26th. 2024
🗓 May 31st. 2024
🗓 June 28th. 2024
🗓 August 30th. 2024
📍Robinson Rd. and Claridge Rd.
Nassau, Bahamas
🕓 7:00p.m - 11:00p.m
💲10.00 Admission (includes entrance & Bingo cards)
Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and drinks will be on sale.
Opening Mass
for The 68th Annual Plenary Meeting
of
The Antilles Episcopal Conference 2024
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
West Hill Street
Nassau Bahamas
Celebrant : Patrick C. Pinder, S.T.D., C.M.G., K.C. *H.S., ARCHBISHOP OF NASSAU
Knights of Columbus participating in The Antilles Episcopal Conference of Bishops (AEC) Annual Plenary opening Mass.
Which was held at,
⛪ St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
🗓 Sunday, April 14th
🕓 6:00 p.m.
🤵 The Most Rev. Archbishop Patrick C. Pinder, STD, CMG, KC*HS
📜 Archbishop of Nassau the celebrant.
The Antilles Episcopal Conference of Bishops (AEC) will gather for the 68th Annual Plenary Meeting (APM) in Nassau, Bahamas, hosted by The Archdiocese of Nassau, April 14-16, 2024.
The week will commence with an opening Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral on Sunday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. The Most Rev. Archbishop Patrick C. Pinder, STD, CMG, KC*HS, Archbishop of Nassau will be the celebrant.
The AEC is an Assembly of Catholic Bishops referred to as a Conference of Bishops. It is a unique conference which brings together nineteen dioceses and two independent Missions.
The conference comprises of thirteen independent countries, three departments of France, two parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and six British Colonies. The bishops meet once a year for a weeklong meeting, held in difference Dioceses each year.
The Archdiocese of Nassau previously hosted the conference in 1998. The aim of the meeting is to foster unity among the bishops through prayerful discernment, sharing of views and experiences. The bishops discuss various pastoral initiatives that benefit the faithful in their Arch/dioceses.
The President of the Conference is Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon, Archbishop of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Archbishop Pinder served as President of the Antilles Episcopal Conference of Bishops from May 2011 to 2017.
In attendance will be; His Excellency Archbishop Santiago de Wit Guzman, Apostolic Nuncio; Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon, Archdiocese of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago President - The Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC); Archbishop David Macaire-Archdiocese of St. Pierre & Fort-de-France, Martinique; Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire - Archdiocese of Castries, St. Lucia; Archbishop Kenneth Richards - Archdiocese of Kingston in Jamaica; Bishop John Persaud - Diocese of Mandeville, Jamaica, Vice President - The Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC); Bishop Francis Alleyne, OSB - Diocese of Georgetown, Guyana; Bishop Karel Choennie, Diocese of Paramaribo, Suriname; Bishop Gerard County - Diocese of Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines; Bishop Philippe Guiougou - Diocese of Basse-Terre & Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe; Bishop Lizardo Estrada Herrera - Auxiliary Bishop of Cuzco (Peru) and Secretary General of The Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council (CELAM); Bishop Robert Llanos Diocese of St. John's Basseterre, Antigua/Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla, Montserrat, British Virgin Islands, Treasurer - The Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC); Bishop Allen Ransay - Diocese of Cayenne, French Guiana; Bishop Neil Scantlebury Diocese of Bridgetown, Barbados, Bishop Luis Secco Diocese of Willemstad, Curacao, Bishop Wesley Spiewak, Diocese of Hamilton in Bermuda; Rev. Fr. Donald Chambers, General Secretary, The Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC); Very Rev. Jordan Gongora, Diocesan Administrator - Diocese of Belize & Belmopan and Fr. Pedro Brassesco, Deputy Secretary General - The Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council (CELAM). - File photo: APM 2023 Willemstad
The Catholic Archdiocesan Annual Appeal is the major fundraiser of the Archdiocese of Nassau. Each year parishioners are encouraged to participate in practicing this stewardship, while becoming involved in a greater responsibility of the local church here in The Bahamas. Along with funding various programs in the archdiocese and the community. The Catholic Archdiocesan Annual Appeal is also designed to assist our parish in fundraising efforts for our specific needs.
How does the Catholic Archdiocesan Annual Appeal benefit our parish and the community?
BENEFITS TO OUR PARISH
Parish Sharing Formula
Once our parish achieve it's stated goal amount, we receive 40% of all funds raised in cash over our goal.
BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY
Disaster Relief Fund
Archdiocesan Humanitarian Relief Fund
ARCHDIOCESAN PASTORAL PROGRAMS
FAMILY ISLAND PARISH ASSISTANCE
BENEDICTINE SISTERS' RETIREMENT FUND
SEMINARIANS, DEACONS, AND CLERGY FORMATION
COMMUNICATIONS
ETERNAL WORD TELEVISION NETWORK
EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND
FAMILY ISLAND PARISH ASSISTANCEARCHDIOCESAN INSURANCE FUND
This years Goal is $600,000.00.
HERE IS HOW YOU CAN HELP.
You may be willing to make your entire gift at one time or a pledge to spread your payments easily. We appreciate any gift that is proportionate to your budget.
MAKING A PAYMENT.
Pay Methods:
Checks, Wire Transfer,
Credit and Debit Card, Kanoo App
Contact St. Joseph's Parish Rectory at 323 -5993 for more information.
Give today!!!
St. Francis Xavier Catherderal is having a Bingo Night with lots of fun and cool prizes.
🗓 Friday April 26th
🕓 6:30 - 11:00p.m
⛪ St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Church Grounds
💲 5.00 Tickets
📲 438-7392 (SFXB)
📍West Hill Street
🇧🇸Nassau Bahamas
Grand Prize; IPHONE 13
Don't miss it!!!....learn more,
Chrism Mass
Blessing of the Holy Oils
🕓 7:00p.m
🗓 Wednesday, March 20th 2024
⛪ St. Francis Cathedral
📍West Hill Street
🇧🇸 Nassau, Bahamas
Archdiocese of Nassau
Lenten Midday Scriptures Talks
With Fr. Eugene Hensell, OSB
Day 1
🗓 March 18th. - 22nd.
🕓 12:00p.m
⛪ Sacred Heart Parish
📍 Shirley Street
🇧🇸 Nassau, BAHAMAS
Archdiocese of Nassau
Lenten Midday Scriptures Talks
With Fr. Eugene Hensell, OSB
Day 2
🗓 March 18th. - 22nd.
🕓 12:00p.m
⛪ Sacred Heart Parish
📍 Shirley Street
🇧🇸 Nassau, BAHAMAS
Archdiocese of Nassau
Lenten Midday Scriptures Talks
With Fr. Eugene Hensell, OSB
Day 3
🗓 March 18th. - 22nd.
🕓 12:00p.m
⛪ Sacred Heart Parish
📍 Shirley Street
🇧🇸 Nassau, BAHAMAS
Archdiocese of Nassau Lenten Midday Scriptures Talks With Fr. Eugene Hensell, OSB
Day 4
🗓 March 18th. - 22nd.
🕓 12:00p.m
⛪ Sacred Heart Parish
📍 Shirley Street
🇧🇸 Nassau, BAHAMAS
Archdiocese of Nassau Lenten Midday Scriptures Talks With Fr. Eugene Hensell, OSB
Day 5
🗓 March 18th. - 22nd.
🕓 12:00p.m
⛪ Sacred Heart Parish
📍 Shirley Street
🇧🇸 Nassau, BAHAMAS
Theme: “Still Journeying Together in Faith"
Friday, February 23
Night 5
Closing Mass & Stations of the Cross
Participants from: Youth Ministry
Theme: "Still Journeying Together in Faith"
Thursday, February 22
Night 4
Theme: Prayer
Participants from: St. Joseph Church
Theme: “Still Journeying Together in Faith”
Wednesday, February 21
Night 3
Theme: Life in Christ
Participants from St. Paul The Apostle Church
Theme: “Still Journeying Together in Faith”
Tuesday, February 20th
Night 2
Theme - The celebration of the Christian Mystery / The Sacraments
Participants from Sacred Heart Church
Theme: “Still Journeying Together in Faith”
Monday, February 19
Night 1
Theme – The Profession of the Faith
Participants from St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
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