Friday February 27th 2026 Established 1905 27 Brickdam, Stabroek, Georgetown, Guyana Year 121, No. 8
(Vatican News) - In its message for the month of Ramadan, the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue highlights this year’s overlap with Lent, expressing hope that the two holy periods might “become a catalyst for a renewed world, where the weapons of war give way to the courage of peace.” "Through this shared season of Ramadan and Lent, may our inner transformation become a catalyst for a renewed world, where the weapons of war give way to the
courage of peace.” Those are the words of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue’s message for Ramadan and Eid-al-Fitr, signed by the Prefect, Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, and the Secretary, Monsignor Indunil J.K. Kodithuwakku. "Peace — this is my fervent wish", the message reads, "for each of you, for your families, and for the nations in which you live." Peace, Cardinal Koovakad writes,
comes from "disarmament of the heart, the mind and life", and is a gift from God that is nourished by dialogue, justice and love for forgiveness.
Not giving in to despair Expressing the Holy See’s solidarity and respect for Muslims, the message highlights the "providential convergence of calendars" given that Christians are currently observing Lent. (please turn to page 10)
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Bishop’s Engagements Sunday, March 1st 08:00hrs – East Coast Lenten Pilgrimage at St. Peter’s RC Church, Beterverwagting. Saturday, March 7th Travel to Bartica Sunday, March 8th 08:00hrs – Mass at St. Anthony RC Church – Bartica 15:00hrs – Annual Bible Quiz (Second Round) at Bishop’s House.
Last Sunday February 22nd, after the 7:30am Mass, the Sunday School students of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception walked with Jesus by praying the Stations of the Cross. The Stations
were beautifully enacted by the children, helping those present to reflect more deeply on Christ’s journey of love and sacrifice. We pray for our young people this Lenten season, that they may
continue to grow in faith, embrace the message of Christ’s sacrifice, and courageously witness to His love in their daily lives.❖ (Adapted from Catholic Media Guyana FB)
Francis Alleyne OSB