140 years ago, Fr. Marie Jules Dupoux consecrated Our Lady of Montserrat RC Church in Tortuga, Central Trinidad. This sacred commissioning was done on Christmas Eve (December 24th) and this act commenced a process of almost continuous devotion and Marian intercessions within these wooden walls to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and His Blessed […]
Read MorePhoto courtesy Mr. Elmo Griffith In Trinidad and Tobago, we do not possess a restoration culture nor do we typically engage in timely maintenance of our built heritage. Our church, Our Lady of Montserrat RC, was in a dilapidated state for many years before a team of parishioners and well-wishers embarked on its restoration between […]
Read MoreA series of blogs highlighting the New Restoration Phase of the Church.
Read MoreBy visiting Our Lady of Montserrat Tortuga, spending time before the Blessed Sacrament, Our Lady’s Image and praying the Novena, numerous pilgrims and parishioners have experienced amazing changes in their lives …
Read MoreThe Shrine Committee envisages that its mandate to elevate OLM to a Shrine of international status will redound to the benefit of the Tortuga community and by extension, our country. In pursuing this mission preparatory classes for… Outreach Programme
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