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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…

Senior Teachers’ Workshop in Kingston Region

The Kingston Region, along with the Department of Education and Youth, hosted a workshop for Principals and Senior Teachers at Diocesan Primary Schools in Kingston and St. Andrew on July 9 & 10 at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus. The session, entitled Excellence in Anglican Schools, was designed to strengthen the leadership…

Diocese of Cuba to rejoin the US-based Episcopal Church

…after historic votes   The Bishop of Western North Carolina, José McLoughlin, escorts Bishop Griselda Delgado del Carpio of the Diocese of Cuba to the front of the House of Bishops after the vote to readmit the Diocese of Cuba to the US-based Episcopal Church. Photo Credit: David Paulsen / Episcopal News Service The Diocese…

One Priest, Four Deacons Ordained

Hundreds of members from across the Diocese journeyed to the Spanish Town Cathedral on Sunday July 1 to support the five Ordinands who the Diocesan Bishop admitted to the priesthood and the diaconate in the historic and colourful Rite of Ordination. The newly-ordained Priest is Nina-Rae Barrett, who is serving as Curate at St. Gabriel’s…

Bible Moment: Trust & Obedience

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3: 5-6 NKJV) Take a Moment to Ponder Trust is central to human nature. It is a deep faith bestowed in someone. Christians do not have a…

Bible Moment: Chosen by God

“ You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name.” (St. John 15:16) Take a Moment to Ponder What does it mean when Jesus said we did not…

VBS

It’s Vacation Bible School time again!!!   I know you are gearing up for the next leg of the Sunday school journey with Vacation Bible School (VBS) this summer. Vacation Bible School (VBS) remains the major outreach ministry of the Sunday School in which churches/congregations provide space and resources geared towards educating our children and…

SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE CHURCH

  KINGSTON – JULY 7, 2018 COURTLEIGH HOTEL 9am – 3pm MANDEVILLE – SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 – MANDEVILLE HOTEL – 9AM – 3PM MONTEGO BAY – SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 – HOLLIS LYNCH HALL(Sml a/c room) – 9am – 3pm   Brother’s & Sisters The Communications Board embarked on a mission of serving the wider Diocese…

Bible Moment: Hope?

“If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.” Job 14:14  Take a Moment to Ponder Recently I had to deal with the death of a friend and also a member of my family. This posed a challenge to me (even as…

Bible Moment: Wonderfully Made

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14 Take a Moment to Ponder Recently I inveigled my barber to give me a haircut different from what I am accustomed. It has been quite a show stopper, as many persons have commented that…

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