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For an increasing number of persons in our contemporary world, the Christmas story of the birth of the Christ Child has become so commonplace that they have opted to focus, instead, on the tangential aspects of the celebration. These include, for example, Christmas music, rather than the traditional hymns and carols; the festivities and social…
The Kingston Region has embarked on a project entitled Excellence in Anglican Schools that seeks to fulfil our mandate to offer hope and salvation in Christ Jesus. A major undertaking in this effort is to collaborate with the Department of Education and Youth in the strengthening of capacity in Instructional Leadership and School Governance. A…
In 2018, following preparatory work that was done, in relation in relation to our Anglican Schools, in particular, our Primary Schools, the Region of Kingston, especially the Deanery of St. Andrew held a workshop on Instructional Leadership and School governance on Monday, July 9 and Tuesday, July 10, 2018. The Mission/Vision Statement for the Project…
The Division of Training acknowledges with gratitude and a deep sense of loss, the life and work of the Rt. Revd. and honorable Dr. Alfred C. Reid, retired Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, who was a pioneering director, tutor and ardent supporter of the Diocesan Supplementary Ministry Training Program (SMTP). Bishop Reid’s gift of superior knowledge of and conversance with…
The 13th Bishop of Jamaica, the Rt. Rev. Alfred Charles Reid died at his home in Manchester December 2, 2019. The Bishop, was in his 82nd year. Bishop Reid was elected Diocesan Bishop on December 12, 2000, in succession to the late Bishop Neville deSouza. He was enthroned in the Cathedral of St Jago de…
History was made as the new Bishop of Dover was formally welcomed into her post today. The Rt Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin took part in the special service to mark the occasion at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. She becomes the first black woman bishop and will be installed in a follow-up ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral on Saturday, November 30.…
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…