Concerned about the impact of the closure of state-owned Petrotrin on families and communities, the St Benedict Roman Catholic Church in La Romain has organised an evening of reflection to be held this Sunday under the theme Life Before and After Petrotrin.
Parish priest Monsignor Christian Pereira said he, like many others, share “very deeply the anguish many individuals, families and corporate bodies are experiencing as a result of the inevitable developments identified with the proposed closure of the Petrotrin refinery.”
In a release, he explained that within the parish there are many workers, managers, staff and union members who are part of the congregation of the church “and the uncertainty impacts painfully on all of us.”
Pereira described Petrotrin as a “very positive community-based institution” which he said continues to support and assist many families, organisations, sporting and faith-based organisations in the south and even as the organization managed its internal and external challenges, its members have been witnessing a caring engagement with the wider community.
The evening of reflection will have input from Sumar Consultancy Limited, a consultancy group which Pereira said has a “deep root in our faith tradition.”
He explained that their initial presentation and engagement will be from 2 pm to 5.30 pm. They will be assisted by Ronald Tagallie and Angela Iloo as well as the parish support team.
Pereira said he is inviting all individuals, families and corporate persons to participate, “as we seek to support each other through the uncertain paths we have to navigate.”
“As rough as this is, you and I, with the help of each other, have the inner resources to triumph,” Pereira said.