On behalf of the Catholic community the Catholic News extends prayerful support to former Prime Minister Patrick Manning, his wife Hazel, their sons, family and friends at this time of his illness. We entrust his recovery to the care of God, our loving Father.

Our Lady, help of the sick, pray for him.

Msgr Robert Llanos is the new Vicar General with responsibility for Administration.

Archbishop Joseph Harris made the announcement last Tuesday (Jan 24) at his first meeting with Clergy and Parish Administrators at Fatima RC Church parish hall.

The new Apostolic Nuncio, His Excellency Archbishop Nicola Girasoli joined the large turnout of priests and deacons, as well the religious sisters who are Parish Administrators.

Archbishop Harris also announced the appointment of Rosary/Gonzales parish priest Fr Clyde Harvey as Vicar for Clergy, a post he himself held during the tenure of Archbishop Emeritus Edward Gilbert.

The creation of two new positions in the archdiocese were also announced – Vicar for Pastoral Ministry Msgr Allan Ventour and Msgr Esau Joseph in the position of Vicar for Health Ministry

Newly-appointed Apostolic Nuncio, His Excellency Archbishop Nicola Girasoli (in photo) will be the celebrant and homilist at a Mass to be celebrated at the Assumption Church, Maraval at 6.00 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, the second day of the Annual Meeting of Directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies of the Antilles.

The four-day meeting will be conducted at the Seminary of St John Vianney and the Uganda Martyrs, Mount St Benedict from February 6 to 9.