There’s something truly special about coming home — especially when home is where your calling began. For Captains Alfred and Cathy Esdaille, newly appointed leaders of The Salvation Army North Street Citadel, returning to Bermuda marks not only a homecoming but a new chapter of ministry rooted in faith, experience, and love for their island community.
Captain Alfred Esdaille now serves as the first Bermudian Area Commander for The Salvation Army in Bermuda, alongside his role as Corps Officer at North Street Citadel. It’s a dual appointment that reflects both his passion for faith-based leadership and his commitment to community transformation.
Before entering full-time ministry, Captain Alfred worked for ten years with the Bermuda Land Development Company as Assistant Facilities Manager, gaining valuable experience in management and organizational development. In 2016, following studies in Canada at the College for Officer Training in Winnipeg and Booth University, he was commissioned and ordained as a Salvation Army Officer.
His ministry journey has taken him far beyond Bermuda’s shores — first to The Salvation Army North Vancouver Corps, where he served for five years, and then to New Westminster Citadel in British Columbia for four years. Both appointments shaped his leadership style and deepened his commitment to being a transforming influence in the communities he serves.
Now, as Area Commander, Captain Alfred hopes to build on the strong legacy of The Salvation Army in Bermuda. “Coming home gives us the opportunity to apply what we’ve learned abroad in ways that speak directly to the needs of our people,” he says. “We want to help create spaces of hope, inclusion, and renewal across the island.”
Serving alongside her husband, Captain Cathy Esdaille brings her own remarkable story of faith and service. Her journey began at her home Corps in St. George’s, Bermuda where she first sensed God’s call to ministry. After training and commissioning in 2016, she too served in Vancouver and New Westminster, building relationships and nurturing spiritual growth with a heart full of compassion.Before her ministry, Captain Cathy spent 14 years in the Accounts Department at the Bermuda Land Development Company — experience that strengthened her administrative and leadership abilities. Today, those same skills are helping her shape ministry at North Street Citadel with purpose and excellence.
“It’s an incredible blessing to serve in the very place where my faith journey began,” she reflects. “Our prayer is that people will not only see The Salvation Army as a place of worship but as a community where love and hope are lived out daily.”
Just over a month in their new roles, both Captains have begun to sense the opportunities and challenges ahead for ministry in Bermuda. Their shared vision is one of renewal — spiritual, social, and communal — with a focus on youth, outreach, and community development.
“Bermuda has changed in many ways since we last served here,” says Captain Alfred. “But the heart of the people — their generosity, resilience, and faith — remains the same. We want to walk alongside them, offering practical help and spiritual guidance that truly makes a difference.”
For the Esdailles, returning home isn’t just about familiarity — it’s about purpose. With their international experience and deep local roots, they bring renewed energy to The Salvation Army’s mission of serving others with faith, integrity, and love.
As Captains Alfred and Cathy lead North Street Citadel into a new season, their message is clear: the best ministry begins at home, and Bermuda’s future is brightest when its sons and daughters return to serve.
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