Archbishop Gordon marks 15th anniversary of episcopal ordination

Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon celebrated the 15th anniversary of his episcopal ordination during a Mass at the Archbishop’s Chapel on September 21.

The Archbishop of Port of Spain reflected on his service since his initial ordination as Bishop of Bridgetown in 2011. He noted that his career has included serving as bishop in Bridgetown, Barbados; Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, beginning September 23, 2011; and Port of Spain, starting December 27, 2017. He also began serving as administrator for Willemstad, Curacao, on January 7, 2025.

Gordon said these different roles helped him understand the Church and the nature of his position. He described the role of a bishop as both observing from a distance and working on the frontlines to address necessary tasks. He expressed gratitude to the faithful for their support and stated that his experiences helped him better reach out to sinners and those who feel unworthy of being part of the Church.