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The Diocese is embarking on a comprehensive Safe Church Initiative that will equip clergy, lay ministers and church workers to create church communities where every person is treated with dignity, protected from harm, and able to worship in an environment of trust and care. This initiative responds to the Anglican …
The Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands entered a new chapter in its life and ministry on Saturday, July 25, with the ordination and consecration of the Reverend Canon Collin Reid as Suffragan Bishop of Montego Bay. Held at the historic St James Parish Church on the Feast of …
Applications and Nominations Now Open September 2026 Cohort The Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands is pleased to announce the launch of two exciting ministry formation opportunities through the Christian Education and Training Department. These programmes are designed to equip faithful women and men with the theological knowledge, spiritual …
May 19, 2026To: ALL CHURCH WORKERS HOLDING THE BISHOP’S LICENCE Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,There is some misunderstanding concerning the Sacrament of Confirmation in our Diocese. Confirmation is still a sacrament practiced by the Province and the Diocese. On Advent Sunday, 2024, the Province returned to the ancient practice …
Jesus lives… now what? We arrive again at that point in the church’s liturgical year, Easter Sunday, when we heighten our celebration of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a time of alleluias, bright colours, joyful music, and gorgeous flowers. However, our celebrations should not stop with …
PROVINCIAL SUNDAYFebruary 8th, 2026My sisters and brothers in Christ, Grace, peace, and blessings to all from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.On this Provincial Sunday, we gather in unity across our Province and give thanks for the wonderful gifts of fellowship, shared mission, and a rich heritage of …
The Rt. Rev. Philip Wright, Bishop of Belize, has been elected as the 14th Archbishop and Primate of the Church in the Province of the West Indies, CPWI. He was elected on November 10 by clergy and laity attending the 42nd Triennial Provincial Synod at the Breezes Resort, Cable Beach …
My Sisters & Brothers in Christ! Our nation and the Diocese continue to come to grips with the magnitude of the destruction wrought by Hurricane Melissa, especially in central and western Jamaica. We offer our prayers and full support to the thousands of people affected by this disaster. Reports to …
My Sisters & Brothers in Christ! Our nation and the Diocese continue to come to grips with the magnitude of the destruction wrought by Hurricane Melissa, especially in central and western Jamaica. We offer our prayers and full support to the thousands of people affected by this disaster. Reports to …
By The Rt. Rev. Leon GoldingBishop of Jamaica and The Cayman Islandsat the Cathedral of St. Jago de la Vega, Spanish TownSeptember 28, 2025 The Feast of St. Michael and All Angels Our readings for the feast of St. Michael and all Angels invite us to reflect on that unseen …
Anti-bullying was the focus of a visiting team of volunteers from Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church in Pembrook Pines, Florida who conducted Vacation Bible School at six of the eight schools in the Southfield Cure, St. Elizabeth from June 9 to 13, 2025.The Friends Reaching Friends team was led by Fr. …
“In reflecting on our journey since the devastating Hurricane Beryl in July 2024, I must say the Pedro Plains Cure has come a far way,” the Rector, Rev. Marjorie Downer, comments.She continues, “Congregants and community members who were affected are less traumatized, although some are still grappling for funds to …
