Mothers’ Union Jamaica capped its year-long 120th Anniversary celebrations with a full week of activities at which worldwide President, Sheran Harper, Trustee for Zone B, Kathleen Snow, and 36 members from the Caribbean, The United States and Canada were special guests. A Banquet and Awards Ceremony under the patronage of Bishop of Kingston, The Rt.…
The Primatial Cross, the primary symbol of his authority as spiritual leader of the Church in the Province of the West Indies, was presented to The Most Rev. Howard Gregory last Thursday (October 10) at an historic Recognition Service to mark his election as the 13th Archbishop of the West Indies. The passing of the…
In the Cathedral of St Jago de la Vega, on October 10, 2019 Let us pray. Almighty God, in every age you have called out men and women to be your faithful servants. We believe you have now called us to join that great company who seek to follow you. Grant unto us today and…
Bishops from the eight Dioceses in the Province of the West Indies will be Con-Celebrants at a historic Recognition Service for The Most Rev. Howard Gregory, Archbishop of the West Indies, on Thursday, October 10 at the Cathedral of St. Jago de la Vega, Spanish Town, starting at 3.30 pm. Also in attendance will be…
OUR ARCHBISHOP’S VISIT TO JAPAN The International Reformed–Anglican Dialogue (IRAD) between the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) and the Anglican Communion met for the fifth time, between 23 and 30 August 2019 in Hiroshima, Japan, under the leadership of Co-Chairs: The Revd Dr Elizabeth Welch (WCRC) and The Most Revd Dr Howard Gregory (Anglican…
Standing together as a school family, usually on a Monday morning has been part of the Jamaican landscape for over a century. General Assembly of which devotions are a part of the agenda for that event, is designed to bring the school community together and make them become aware of the values that inform us…
In the wake of the devastation caused this week by Hurricane Dorian on the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama, the Diocese is rallying support among its members for the massive relief and rebuilding programme in The Bahamas. As a first expression of solidarity, The Rt. Rev. Robert Thompson, Bishop of Kingston and Canonical Administrator,…
Greetings My Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Our theme for this academic year is ‘Form and Flourish – to Re-form.’ Through education, we are moulded or formed to flourish in life, and at the start of the new school year, our learners are ready to engage with new knowledge, ideas, and experiences. We encourage each…
We can vividly recall the shock when we heard of the fire that totally destroyed Clifton Boys’ Home on the night of January 5, 2017, and so shortly after the fire at Wortley Home. Following on the groundbreaking ceremony on March 20, 2019, the rebuilding committee has been going full steam ahead to complete the…
Nine candidates were ordained to the priesthood and the diaconate in a historic and colourful ceremony at the Cathedral of St. Jago de la Vega, Spanish Town, on Sunday, June 30. The ancient rite was performed by His Grace, The Most Rev. Howard Gregory, Bishop of Jamaica & The Cayman Islands. It was especially significant…
The Very Revd Rebecca Margaret Nyegenye was this week installed as Provost of All Saints Cathedral in KampalaPhoto Credit: Church of Uganda via Facebook [ACNS, by Rachel Farmer] The church of Uganda’s first female provost was installed this week on Wednesday (10 July) at All Saints’ Cathedral in Kampala. Dr Rebecca Margaret Nyegenye was ordained…
[ACNS by Rachel Farmer] The Anglican Church of Canada (ACoC) has elected Linda Nicholls, the Bishop of the Diocese of Huron, as its next primate. She will become the first woman to hold this position in the ACoC and only the second female primate in the Anglican Communion. The election, held during the Church’s General…