Bishop deSouza Laid to Rest

Bishops of the Church in the Province of the West Indies carry the casket with the remains of the late Bishop of Jamaica, The Rt. Rev. the Hon. Dr. Neville deSouza to its final resting place. Bishop deSouza was buried yesterday (December 29) in the St. Andrew Parish Church Cemetery …

Funeral For Bishop deSouza on December 29  

The Rt. Rev. Dr. and Hon. Neville Wordsworth deSouza The funeral for the late Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, The Rt. Rev. Dr. and Hon. Neville Wordsworth deSouza, will be held next Tuesday, December 29 at the St. Andrew Parish Church, Half-Way-Tree at 11.00 a.m. The Service at …

Retired Lord Bishop Neville deSouza Dies

Retired Bishop of Jamaica, The Rt. Rev. Neville Wordsworth deSouza died this afternoon (December 12) following a long illness. The twelfth Diocesan Bishop, he served for 21 years from February 29, 1979, following the resignation of Bishop Herbert Edmondson, until his retirement on September 30, 2000. This was the longest …

Province Says Yes to Women Bishops

The Church in the Province of the West Indie has achieved the two-thirds majority of its eight Dioceses in support of the ordination and consecration of women as Bishops. This development was reported at the recent 39th   Meeting of the Provincial Synod held in Barbados from November 15-19. It comes …

Provincial Synod Supports CCJ and Reparation for Slavery

The Church in the Province of the West Indies, CPWI, has expressed support for the establishment of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in its appellate jurisdiction. A resolution passed by clergy and lay representatives from the eight Dioceses located around the Caribbean at the just-concluded 39th Meeting of the …

THE 39TH MEETING OF THE PROVINCIAL SYNOD

THE 39TH MEETING OF THE PROVINCIAL SYNOD OF THE CHURCH IN THE PROVINCE OF THE WEST INDIES THE COMMUNIQUÉ   WE the members of the House of Bishops, the House of Clergy and the House of Laity of the Church in the Province of the West Indies at the 39th …

Advent Booklet by St. Jude’s Writers

The St. Jude’s Writers have produced another book of seasonal reflections, titled “Our Journey of Grace and Hope.”  This publication  covers the  liturgical seasons from Advent 2015 to Pentecost 2016. The books cost J$650 each and orders may be placed by calling the St. Jude’s Church Office at 942-2903 or by e-mail …

Prayers and Solidarity after Paris Attacks

Posted on: November 14, 2015 12:08 PM Article adapted from Anglican Communion News Service Church leaders around the world have offered prayers and messages of solidarity after the series of terrorist attacks in Paris Friday night which left at least 127 people dead and many more fighting for their lives. …

Sermon preached by the Rt. Rev. Howard Gregory Bishop of Jamaica & The Cayman Islands at the Brotherhood of St. Andrew Convention held in the St. Gabriel’s Church, May Pen on November 7, 2015

Let us pray. Lord, you have promised to meet those who seek your face. Come now and reveal your presence to us as we make ourselves present to you. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Theme: “Making God’s Mission our Mission in reaching the Unreached” Matthew 28:16-20 …

VOTE FOR THE WORTLEY HOME FOR GIRLS

Courts Facebook Promo – Courts is running a Promo on three local charities including the Re-building of the Wortley Home for Girls. The winning charity will receive $500,000! All Anglicans are invited to go online and vote as of Monday, September 28 until November 27, 2015.   Go to     www.facebook.com/courtsjamaica    …

Diocesan Festival Choir Gears-up for Anniversary Concerts

  Preparations are now in high gear for the Diocesan Festival Choir’s 90th Anniversary Concert Season which will open on Sunday, November 29 with a Gala Benefit Performance at King’s House, starting at 6.00 p.m. A second performance will be mounted on Sunday, December 6 at 4.00 p.m. at the …

Celebrating Women In Ministry

The Exhibition which was mounted at the St Luke’s Church Hall on October 31, as part of an Exposition celebrating the history of Women in Ministry, is now mounted for viewing at Church House, Kingston.  The Exhibition begins with the historic ordination of Women to the Diaconate and Priesthood in …