St. Lucia Launches Stamp In Honour Of Dominica-born Cardinal

Cardinal Kelvin Felix

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The St. Lucia Postal Service has launched a Christmas stamp issue honouring Cardinal Kelvin Felix, the former archbishop of Castries, who was inducted into the College of Cardinals in February this year.

The stamp issue commemorating the elevation of Cardinal Felix is, however, unusual for Postmaster General. Josiah Charles explains that it is an exceedingly rare occasion, on which the postal service celebrates a living person with a stamp issue.

“An exception in the case of His Eminence was justified by his tremendous contributions to the social development of Saint Lucia, including his work in education, his leadership in the Catholic Church, and his involvement in poverty alleviation and social development,” according to a government statement.

The Dominican-born Cardinal was present at the ceremony that was also attended by Governor General Dame, Pearlette Louisy, and Prime Minister, Dr. Kenny Anthony.

The three and five EC dollar (One EC dollar =US$0.37 cents) are available at most of the 46 locations of the St. Lucia Postal Service, the statement said.