The Vicar general assists the diocesan bishop in coordinating the pastoral governance and ministries of the Diocese of St. John’s-Basseterre. He is charged with the responsibility of working closely with the bishop and other members of the diocesan administration, for the purpose of working towards the fulfilment of the pastoral goals and objectives as articulated by the bishop of the diocese.
The Vicar General also assists the bishop in his role as Trustee of the real property of the diocese and its various parishes.
According to Canon Law, a Vicar General is the principal deputy of the Bishop of a diocese for the exercise of administrative authority and possesses the title of local ordinary. As Vicar of the Bishop, the Vicar General exercises the Bishop’s ordinary executive power over the entire diocese and, thus, is the highest official in a diocese or other particular church after the diocesan Bishop.
Grieving is a normal human reaction to a significant loss. Grieving can be overwhelming and can affect every aspect of your life. However, the following reactions are the most common ones: Emotional Reactions, Physical Reactions, Cognitive Reactions and Spiritual Reactions. While some people can manage and cope well with a loss, others may experience some difficulties coping and may require support and counseling. While the results may vary for individuals, here we aim to help grieving patients find healing, hope and meaning though the following tasks of grieving:
To accept and come to term with the fact that death has occurred
To accept and process the pain of grief
To adjust to a world without the deceased
To Embark on a new normal life through a new and enduring connection with the deceased
Contact us if you have experienced a loss and are having difficulty coping. Counseling, booklets, CareNotes and other Resources are available.
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