The recent robbery at St Benedict’s in La Romaine shows how far we have slipped as a society. Churches were once places of comfort and protection, yet criminals now see them as easy targets. When a guard can be tied up and a priest’s quarters ransacked, it signals a real breakdown in respect for anything sacred. We need stronger security, quicker police response and more community involvement if we want to protect the spaces that hold our neighbourhoods together.
Tag: faith
A Painful Allegation That Demands Full Accountability
The lawsuit against the Catholic Church over alleged abuse at St Dominic’s Children’s Home forces the country to confront a difficult truth: children who should have been protected may have suffered at the hands of those entrusted with their care. If the claims are proven, it represents a deep moral failure by individuals and the institution itself. Survivors deserve justice, transparency, and real reform, and both church and state must act decisively to ensure no child is ever left unprotected again.
