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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
His Grace The Most Rev. Howard Gregory, newly-elected Archbishop of the Church in the Province of the West Indies (CPWI) and Bishop of Jamaica & The Cayman Islands, received a warm welcome from clergy and lay members of the Church on his return to the island yesterday (May 31) following a week-long Provincial Synod in…