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 Saint James the Apostle, the…
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 of only requiring that a…
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 of only requiring that a…
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 our decorations and shouts of…
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 faith that binds us together.…
Understanding the Foundations of Hope An old hymn written in the nineteenth century by Edward Mote and frequently sung during missionary services, powerfully asserts that the Christian’s hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. In essence, this means that our hope is firmly rooted, grounded, and anchored in the atoning sacrifice…
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 in Nassau, Bahamas. He succeeds…
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 date indicate that four Churches…
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 host, of angels and archangels…
An update on the lives of members impacted by the HurricaneBy Rev. Olando Gayle July 3, 2025 marks the anniversary of Hurricane Beryl, which ravaged the Southern parishes of Jamaica. So extensive was the destruction of this Category 4 hurricane, that many were convinced it was actually Category 5. Hurricane Beryl washed away farms,…
The Rt. Rev. Leon Paul Golding is the Diocesan Bishop-Elect for the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Bishop Golding received 204 of the 214 votes cast by Clergy and Lay Representatives who attended The Special Synod, known as the Elective Assembly, which was held at St. Luke’s Church Hall in Cross Roads today.…
Anglican Identity – What defines us as Anglican? IntroductionWhat defines or identifies us as Anglicans? What makes us unique as a denomination? This seven-weekLenten Study, is designed to help us better understand who we are as Anglicans, and for us to appreciateour perspectives, as it relates to working together as a church and other denominations.…