Religious
Massive event in South Korea sees tens of thousands of theology students graduating, including Belizeans
Belizeans were among the over 100,000 theology students graduating on November 12th at Daegu Stadium in South Korea. The New Heaven New Earth, Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony oversaw the event. According to records, this is the third time in recent years that so many theology students have graduated at the same time.
Religious
Minister of Religious Affairs Speaks at the 8th Jalsa Salana
Hon. Henry Charles Usher, Minister of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform and Religious Affairs, was a speaker at the opening of the 8th Jalsa Salana, an annual gathering of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community. The two-day event of prayer, reflection and community building is being hosted by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at in Belize City.
Religious
San Pedro Catholic Church celebrates Father Eduardo Montemayor’s 20th priestly anniversary during Dia de San Pedro.
The San Pedro Roman Catholic Church observed the Dia de San Pedro on June 29th with several religious activities, including a celebration honoring Father Eduardo Montemayor’s 20 years as a priest. A special program was held at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium, where Father Montemayor was honored for his service over the past two decades. The event also saw several community and church members awarded.
Arts & Culture
San Pedro’s Roman Catholic Church observes Dia San Pedro!
Following the festivities held by the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) over the weekend featuring the Miss San Pedro Pageant and performances involving international entertainers, the island’s Roman Catholic Church hosted their religious activities starting on Tuesday, June 28th with a youth vigil and concert. On Wednesday, the traditional fishermen’s mass was followed by a boat procession that ended on the lagoon side of the island, where Father Eduardo Montemayor prayed and blessed all the fishing vessels.
Community and Society
Food Hampers for Families and Toys for Children – Living Word Church spreads Christmas Cheer
After 2 days of food distribution to 150 families, Living Word Church hosted its annual Toy Giveaway that saw 1000 children pick out their toy of choice for Christmas.
Community and Society
$74,900 raised for Living Word Church’s Annual Christmas Toy Drive
With a donation of $74,900 from Caye Bank and ECI Development, the Living Word Church's Annual Toy Drive will surpass its annual goal, and more family food baskets will be gifted to those families in need during the holidays.
Crime & Violence
Belize launches campaign to end Child Marriage and Early Unions
Data shows that Belize has the second-highest rate in child marriages and early unions in the Caribbean region, and the NCFC hopes to end this practice by providing young girls and boys the best of the opportunities to be strong and productive Belizeans.
Arts & Culture
Roman Catholics on Ambergris Caye celebrate Dia de San Pedro 2020
A modified celebration of the island's patron Saint San Pedro featured a large boat procession, the annual blessing of the boats, and masses.
Community and Society
Real Estate group joins San Pedro Roman Catholic Church in assisting islanders with food
The island Catholic Church has teamed up with donors and volunteers to provide islanders in need with some basic food items weekly.
Religious
National Days of Prayer and Fasting
The Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow has approved three National Days of Prayer & Fasting, from Good Friday, April 10th to Easter Sunday, April 12th, 2020. Throughout the nation, the Council of Churches will celebrate the three days with combined times for prayer, repentance, worship, and celebration.
Religious
Roman Catholics celebrate Easter week on Ambergris Caye
The Roman Catholic community honored Easter on the island with special observances that ranged from creating sawdust tapestries to religious processions.
