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Biography of Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost
Prior to his election as Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops. Here is the biography of the 267th Bishop of Rome.
By Vatican News
The first Augustinian Pope, Leo XIV is the second Roman Pontiff – after Pope Francis – from the Americas. Unlike Jorge Mario Bergoglio, however, the 69-year-old Robert Francis Prevost is from the northern part of the continent, though he spent many years as a missionary in Peru before being elected head of the Augustinians for two consecutive terms.
First Augustinian Pope
The new Bishop of Rome was born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, to Louis Marius Prevost, of French and Italian descent, and Mildred Martínez, of Spanish descent. He has two brothers, Louis Martín and John Joseph.
He spent his childhood and adolescence with his family and studied first at the Minor Seminary of the Augustinian Fathers and then at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, where in 1977 he earned a Degree in Mathematics and also studied Philosophy.
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Youth Confirmation
Twenty-two (22) young people will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at the Holy Family Cathedral.
Good Shepherd Sunday
Celebrated on the 4th Sunday of Easter, it is a day of prayer for vocations as the Church highlights Jesus' role as the Good Shepherd.
Ascension Day
We mark Jesus' ascension into heaven following his resurrection. It is a Holy Day of Obligation, hence all Catholics are required to attend Mass.
Pentecost Sunday
Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, Mary, and the first followers of Jesus, who were gathered together in the Upper Room.
HFC Parish Youth Night
The youth of the parish will turn their attention to the issue of mental health awareness on May 16th at the St. Lwanga's Youth Centre.
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Bishop Robert A. Llanos
Bishop Robert A. Llanos was ordained Bishop and installed as Auxiliary of Port of Spain on September 14, 2013. On December 18, 2018, he was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of St. John’ s-Basseterre after being initially appointed Apostolic Administrator in June 2016.
Bishop Llanos has served in several capacities in the Antilles Episcopal Conference of Bishops, but now he is currently the Chair of the Family and Life Commission of the A.E.C. Bishops’ Conference and a member of the Finance Committee of the A.E.C.
He is deeply devoted to God and the Church, evidenced by his commitment to fostering a rich prayer life, and being fully disposed to the will of God. His motto remains : “Do Whatever He Tells You.”
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Protecting God's Children
Diocesan policies and procedures currently in place seek to protect, enhance, and, where necessary, restore the trust between agents of the church and the children and adolescents entrusted to our care. Therefore, in light of the agreed charter for protection endorsed by the Antilles Episcopal Conference, the Diocese of St. John’s-Basseterre wishes to encourage any victim of sexual abuse by a member of the Catholic Clergy to come forward and begin the healing process. When an allegation is found to be credible, counseling will be offered, so that the healing process can begin in accordance with our present diocesan policy. We encourage any victim to contact Dr. Janelle Williams, Diocesan Contact Person at dsjbprotects@gmail.com.
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