Archbishop Emeritus Edward Gilbert, the ninth Archbishop of Trinidad and Tobago (TT) from 2001 to 2011, passed away on October 16 at the age of 88. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Gilbert spent his final years at St. Alphonsus Villa, a Redemptorist retirement home in Florida, after dedicating over five decades to the church. A member of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, he was ordained as a priest in 1964 and devoted much of his early career to theological scholarship and canon law. Between 1965 and 1984, he served as a professor of canon law, academic dean, and seminary rector, laying the groundwork for his future leadership roles. Before his appointment to the Archdiocese of Port of Spain, Gilbert served as the Bishop of Roseau, Dominica, from 1994 to 2001. His tenure in TT began amidst controversy, following the passing of the beloved Archbishop Clive Pantin. Despite initial resistance, Gilbert navigated the challenges with patience and grace, focusing on pastoral duties and implementing significant administrative and pastoral reforms. His efforts strengthened diocesan structures, promoted vocations, and fostered collaboration among clergy and laity. Gilbert’s influence extended to young priests, including Charles Jason Gordon, who later became Archbishop of Port of Spain. Gordon praised Gilbert for his role in shaping the local church and producing a generation of bishops. In his final years, Gilbert’s health declined, but his legacy remains a cornerstone of the church in TT and the broader region. As the Roseau Diocese noted, Gilbert ‘taught with clarity and worked to build the Kingdom with us all.’