The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Castries has announced that the funeral of the late Cardinal Kelvin Felix will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 10:00 am in Castries.
The venue will be the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. A vigil service at the Cathedral on June 11 at 5:30 pm will precede the funeral.
The Archdiocese disclosed that Felix will be buried at the Cathedral grounds in his homeland, Dominica, according to his wishes.
Felix, Archbishop Emeritus of Castries, died on Thursday at 91.
Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre and opposition leader Allen Chastanet were among those paying tribute to him and his legacy.
In addition, Vatican News reported that in a telegram sent on Saturday, Pope Francis said he was saddened to learn of the Cardinal’s death.
The Pope expressed his condolences to the clergy, religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Castries and the Church in the West Indies and recalled Felix’s dedicated episcopal ministry in Saint Lucia with gratitude.
The Pope also paid tribute to the late Cardinal’s efforts in educating young people and his contribution to the Church throughout the Caribbean.
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No offense I thought these church leaders don’t die they just vanished