About Us
In November 2022, the Government of Belize launched the People’s Constitution Commission. Its purpose is to review the Belize Constitution, which is the supreme law of the land, with the intention of amending or rewriting it.
The Government of Belize has requested all citizens of Belize to participate in this educational and democratic process.
The Roman Catholic Church, in solidarity with all citizens and with other denominations and other faith-based communities, calls on all the faithful and all Belizeans of goodwill to participate in this civic process by reading and studying the Constitution, participating in the consultation sessions to be held in every district, and rededicating themselves to living virtuous lives so as to build what St. John Paul II called “a civilization of love.”
The Church, however, cautions against moving with undue haste to change the highest law of the country, since any change of law risks destabilising society through unintended consequences. Change should not be sought, unless there is a surpassing good to be achieved by it. Thus, much effort, expertise, and consultation on the part of many people must be expended for the constitutional review process to be successful.
With the Roman Catholic Constitution Commission (RCCC) the Catholic Church draws on her rich tradition of social teachings to assist the faithful of all ages and cultures in contributing to this historic constitutional review process. Since without Jesus, human efforts can accomplish nothing (Jn 15:5), the Christian faithful are also invited to an examination of conscience and conversion of heart. Any endeavour to improve Belizean society will be possible only when Christian faithful live what they profess to believe.
RCCC Advisors
Mrs. Lucy Zuniga
A retired teacher. From 1978 – 2010 English, Literature, and Religion at St. Catherine Academy and was for some time the campus minister. In 2011, served as the Director of Campus Ministry at St. John’s Junior College. After four years serving in that capacity, she returned to the classroom at the same institution to teach Theology until her retirement in 2021. I am presently the chairperson of the Adult Formation, Spirituality, Evangelization, and Catechesis ministry of the Pastoral Life Commission.
Loma Linda Rodriguez
Teaching Principal of St. Joseph R.C School in Barranco village Toledo District. She has a passion for teaching and working with children for the past 26 years. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree and a Certificate in Education and leadership. Aside from being a teacher she is a wife and the mother of seven children. During her spare time she enjoys reading and traveling. “I believe that when there is something you desire in life pray about it because with God all things are possible.”
Devon Garcia
She is a mother, a daughter and a teacher for over 25yrs. Her favorite thing to do is to praise and worship, teach, read and to follow where God leads. She is highly positive and enjoys meeting new friends.
Bernadine Laverne Martinez
A Lay Minister currently serving at Sacred Heart Parish, San Ignacio. She is the Assistant Local Manager of Catholic Public Schools, Sacred Heart Parish. Ms. Martinez is a widow, mother of six children and eighteen grandchildren.
Novencia Diego
A retired primary school teacher who is currently the Assistant Local Manager of the Stann Creek Roman Catholic Public Catholic Schools. She is also I am very much involved in the life of the Church as a Lay Minister. I also facilitate the Basic Religious Education Program of the Catholic Diocese of Belize City and Belmopan.
Fr. Aric M. Serrano, SJ,
He was born in Mankato, Minnesota. He learned about the Jesuits from reading about the lives of Ignatius and Francis Xavier. After graduation, Aric entered the Jesuit novitiate at Grand Coteau, Louisiana, in 2012. After professing vows, he was sent to study philosophy at Fordham University in Bronx, New York. Fr. Aric completed regency at Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Colorado. Fr. Aric then studied at the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University, completing a Master of Divinity. He currently serves as associate pastor at St. Peter Claver parish in Punta Gorda, Belize.
Modesto Cano
He is the secretary of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Corozal. He is involved in the Laudato Si movement; the St. Joseph Chapel, Vice Coordinator and belongs to the Equipista group.
Jose Ortez
A Lay Minister at Holy Redeemer Cathedral, President of the Holy Redeemer Parish Council, President of the Conference of Antilles Diocesan Fiscal Officers (CADFO), Marriage Preparation Facilitator, Member of the evangelization and intercession Ministry of the Hispanic Charismatic Renewal, Secretary of the Hispanic Charismatic Renewal Council.
Maria Guerrero
Member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral Parish in Belmopan. She serves as a lector, assistant catechist for the Sacrament of Confirmation, and is a member of the OLOG Youth Ministry Core Team.
Percival Thomas Gideon
He is married to Consuelo Gideon and with God’s grace has one son and three daughters. Working with MPP for twenty plus years and is a candidate for the Permanent Deaconate Program. He is presently the administrator for San Francisco Roman Catholic School in Orange Walk Town.
Fr. David Kiblinger, SJ
He is the oldest of five children. Born and raised in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA, he attended Catholic schools through high school. He studied Math and Physics at Truman State University and he pursued a Masters in Theology at Villanova University. Fr. David entered the Jesuits in 2011. He studied Philosophy at Saint Louis University and taught middle school Math for two years at Colegio San Ignacio in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Fr. David completed his theological studies and formation for the priesthood in Boston. After priestly ordination in June 2022, he started working in Belize City, first at St. Martin de Porres Parish and now at St. John Vianney Church.
Clifford Martines
He lives in San Ignacio where he and his family are active parishioners at Sacred Heart Parish, San Ignacio.
Deacon Lawrence Mangar
He lives in San Ignacio and serves at Sacred Heart Parish. He is a retired Catholic Secondary School Educator who has taught Religion for many years in the west. He is married and is the father of four children.
Maria E. Quiñonez
She is a member of the Resource Team “Adult Formation, Spirituality, Evangelization and Catechism (AFSEC)” of the Diocesan Pastoral Life Commission (DPLC). Paralegal by profession. She is a devoted member of Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP), Holy Redeemer Parish Branch. Ms. Quiñonez enjoys hosting Renewal Retreats, leading Lectio Divinas (divine reading), reading and singing.
David Nicolas Ruiz
Educator & Administrator at the Secondary and Tertiary levels, Cultural Promoter & Activist, Published Writer; founding member of the House of Culture in Benque Viejo and member of the task force that saw the inception of John Paul II Junior College where he served as first Dean. Mr. Ruiz currently serves as coordinator of Sacred Liturgy at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Benque Viejo.
Matthew Romero
He is a member of St. Ignatius Parish, Belize City.
