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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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
In the wake of the settlement of the issue regarding the appointment of the Head Girl at St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School, the Diocese of Jamaica & The Cayman Islands has expressed concern about the extensive public discourse generated by the issue through the mass media. In a Statement published …
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 …
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 …
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, …
