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  • Rev. Collin Reid Consecrated Bishop - 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…
  • THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION - 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…
  • EASTER MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP - 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 SUNDAY - 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.…
  • Bishop Philip Wright Is New Archbishop of The West Indies - 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…
  • Letter to the Church- After Hurricane Melissa - 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…
  • Sermon at the Induction, Investiture and Enthronement - 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…
  • Diocese Restoring Lives After Hurricane Beryl - 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,…
  • Rt. Rev. Leon Golding is Diocesan Bishop-Elect - 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.…
  • Archbishop Howard Gregory Archbishop Gregory for International Ecumenical Cathedra - The Most Rev. Dr. The Hon. Howard Gregory, OJ, Archbishop of the West Indies and Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (Anglican), will be installed in the International Ecumenical Cathedra at the Cathedral of St. John The Divine, New York during a special Service on Sunday, December 1. The Bishop of New York, The…
  • Archbishop Justin Welby RESIGNATION OF THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY, THE MOST REV. AND RIGHT HONOURABLE JUSTIN WELBY NOVEMBER 2024 - It is with a deep sense of sadness and regret that the resignation of Archbishop Justin Welby has been received. He has been an outstanding Archbishop and symbolic spiritual leader of our Anglican Communion and was due to demit office in 2026. Unfortunately, a report captioned the Makin Review which investigated the serious violations of…
  • Archbishop Howard Gregory Archbishop Gregory to Retire at Year-End - The Most Rev. Dr. The Hon. Howard Gregory, OJ, Archbishop of the West Indies and Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, will retire from full-time service, effective December 31, 2024, having served as an ordained minister for 51 years. The Archbishop announced his impending retirement today (November 13) in a letter to Clergy and…

Accept that you need me

Reading: John 13:1-17, 31-35 Scripture:  Peter said to him, “You will never wash my feet.” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no share with me.”  (John 13:8) Reflection:  The journey of Lent ends today, and we now move to absorb and celebrate the events of the Three Great Days that rekindle hope as…

Reasons to Endure

31 March 2021 Reasons to Endure Reading: Hebrews 12: 1 – 3 Scripture: “…let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us…” (Hebrews 12:1) Reflection: Nowhere in the Bible does it say that the Christian life will be easy. In fact, the opposite is often true. Knowing that it is always going to be a…

Growing Old by the Grace of God

St. Jude’s Church                                          Stony Hill Growing Old by the Grace of God Reading: Psalm 71: 1 – 14 Scripture: “My mouth is filled with your praise, and with your glory all day long. Do not cast me off in the time of old age; do not forsake me when my strength is spent…” (Psalm 71: 8 – 9) Reflection: How…

He served…

Monday in Holy Week, Year B 29 March 2021 He served… Reading: Isaiah 42: 1-9 Scripture: ““Here is my servant, whom I uphold…” (Isaiah 42: 1) Reflection:   The passage we read today, is one of four poems in Isaiah, known as, “Servant Songs” or “The Songs of the Suffering Servant”.  From them we learn that Israel is the…

Palms and Crosses

The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday, Year B 28 March 2021 The Collect: Almighty and ever living God, in Your tender love for the human race, You sent Your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ to take upon Him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of His great humility:…

How can I keep my way pure?

Reading: Psalm 119:9-16 Scripture: “With my whole heart I seek you; do not let me stray from your commandments.” (Psalm 119:10) Reflection: The psalmist lists a method or approach, a set of rules and guidelines designed to help keep the focus on doing the right thing, living in accordance with His statutes. Beautifully and rhythmically expressed, we…

How can I keep my way pure?

Reading: Psalm 119:9-16 Scripture: “With my whole heart I seek you; do not let me stray from your commandments.” (Psalm 119:10) Reflection: The psalmist lists a method or approach, a set of rules and guidelines designed to help keep the focus on doing the right thing, living in accordance with His statutes. Beautifully and rhythmically expressed, we…

Recognizing the voice of God

St. Jude’s Church                                          Stony HillOur Lenten Journey Daily Reflections for Lent 2021by The St. Jude’s WritersFriday in the Fifth Week of Lent, Year B26 March 2021 Reading: John 12: 20-33 Scripture:“Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say-‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it is for this reason that I have come to this…

Our Lenten Journey: Seeing

Reading:John 12: 20-33 Scripture“Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also.”(John 12: 26) Reflection: Lent is more than 40 days of quiet reflection, of looking at how we are, who we are, and seeking to be closer to God through intentional prayer, meditation and self-denial.  Our goals are…

Our Lenten Journey: The Obedience of Christ

Reading: Hebrews 5:5-10 Scripture: “..,and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him,” (Hebrews 5:9) Reflection: The writer of the book of Hebrews spent some time discussing the attributes of Jesus the Christ.  Jesus was fully human, so he is able to understand our weaknesses and temptations.  Jesus is called to…

Our Lenten Journey: Miserere

Reading: Psalm 51: 1-12 Scripture: “Havemercy on me, O God…blot out my transgressions…and cleanse me from my sin.” (Psalm 51: 1 – 2) Reflection: Yesterday’s devotion brought us the Weeping Prophet, and today we meet the Wailing King.  Psalm 51 is actually referred to as Miserere, which is the Latin word for miserable, wretched, unhappy.  David starts Psalm 51…

Synod Goes Digital

Pre-Synod Conferences March 23, 25 & 27 In the face of the spike in local COVID-19 cases and related protocols regarding mass gatherings, the 150th Synod of the Diocese of Jamaica & The Cayman Islands will be held on the ZOOM virtual platform from Tuesday, April 6 to Friday, April 9 under the theme “God’s…

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