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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…
ARTICLE COURTESY OF THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY The Queen has approved the appointment of the Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons, as the next Bishop of Dover. Jamaican-born Speaker’s Chaplain will take up the role in November Click here for photos of Rose Video: Rose introduces herself to the Diocese Rose…
Sermon Text: Revelation 21.1 “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away’. Given the tumult within Jamaican politics beginning in the mid-sixties and continuing for the next three decades, it is easy to forget the scholarly and pioneering contributions which Edward Seaga…
Book Launch at The United Theological College of The West Indies Howard Gregory, Journey to the Promised Land: Theological Reflections by Neville deSouza on Jamaica’s Journey Lady Rheima Hall, Archbishop of the Province of the West Indies, Most Rev. Dr. Howard Gregory, Mrs. Iona deSouza, widow of the late Lord Bishop Neville deSouza, the distinguish…
An appreciative audience gathered at the United Theological College of the West Indies on June 18, for the launch of a publication containing Synod Charges by the Rt. Rev. Neville deSouza, the 12th Bishop of Jamaica who served from 1979 – 2000. Titled, “Journey to the Promised Land” Theological Reflections by Neville W. deSouza on…
St. Boniface, an English missionary and reformer, was born in 675 in Southern England and was baptized with the name, Wynfrith, which means “Friend of Peace.” He is one of the most famous saints in Germany and the Netherlands where he played a significant role in planting new churches and monasteries; and also ensured that…