Cathedral Sunday Set for November 22

The annual Cathedral Sunday celebration will be observed on  Sunday, November 22 with a Festal Evensong at the Cathedral of St Jago de la Vega, Spanish Town, under the theme  “Cathedral Pilgrimage: Summoned by the God who made us.” The afternoon’s activities promise to be eventful, as before the Service …

Home Care Training Programme Extended to Kingston

Are you, or is someone you know caring for a family member or loved one who may be sick, physically challenged or housebound? The Diocese is extending the care-givers training programme which was introduced in Montego Bay several years ago. The classes will now be conducted in Kingston, and will …

Celebrating Women in Ministry

Participants at an historic conference in 2014 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ordination of women in the Diocese. The contribution of women to the ministry of the Anglican Church in Jamaica will be the focus of a day-long Exposition which will be mounted at St. Luke’s Church Hall, …

St. Andrew Settlement Celebrates 50th Anniversary

  Members who have served on the Settlement’s Board of Management over the years A Mass of Thanksgiving was held on Sunday, September 13 at St. Thomas Mission, Majesty Gardens, to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the St. Andrew Settlement, an outreach project of the St Andrew Parish Church.   The …

Dominica Appeal Launched

The Archbishop of the West Indies, the Most Rev. Dr. John Holder, has launched an appeal throughout the CPWI for assistance to the storm-damaged island of Dominica. Tropical storm Erika devastated Dominica two few weeks ago, causing damage estimated at millions of dollars and killing some 31 persons. Archbishop Holder …

New Building Plans Presented for Wortley Home

Bishop Thompson and Mr. Raphael “Keith” Sangster, Chairman of the Home’s Board of Management, admire the Artist’s Impression of the new building for the Wortley Home for Girls. Plans for the rebuilding of the Wortley Home, recently destroyed by fire, were presented on Wednesday, September 9 at a Media Briefing …

PROVINCIAL SYNOD APPROACHES

The triennial CPWI Synod is scheduled to take place in Barbados from November 13-20, under the theme “Anglicans: Celebrating and Sharing Our Gifts for Mission and Ministry.” Members of Synod who are expected to attend from Jamaica include the Bishops, Rev. Canon Georgia “Grace” Jervis, Very Rev. Collin Reid, Sister …