Archbishop Robert Rivas laid to rest

Archbishop Emeritus Robert Rivas, OP, was laid to rest during a funeral Mass on Monday, October 5, at St Finbar’s RC Church in Diego Martin. Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire of Castries served as the chief celebrant for the service.

The Trinidad-born retired prelate served the Caribbean Church through pastoral ministry in the Dioceses of Castries, Kingstown, and Bridgetown. During the funeral, Fr John Harris, OP, the Prior Provincial of the Irish Dominican Province, delivered the homily. He described the phrase "God is good: all the time" as a foundational principle that guided the late archbishop throughout his life and ministry.

The congregation included regional bishops, clergy, and several political figures, such as St Lucia Prime Minister Philip J Pierre, Minister Kennedy Swaratsingh, Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles-Robinson, and Opposition member Marvin Gonzales.