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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 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…
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 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…

Province Says Yes to Women Bishops

The Church in the Province of the West Indie has achieved the two-thirds majority of its eight Dioceses in support of the ordination and consecration of women as Bishops. This development was reported at the recent 39th Meeting of the Provincial Synod held in Barbados from November 15-19. It comes some 20 years after the…

Provincial Synod Supports CCJ and Reparation for Slavery

The Church in the Province of the West Indies, CPWI, has expressed support for the establishment of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in its appellate jurisdiction. A resolution passed by clergy and lay representatives from the eight Dioceses located around the Caribbean at the just-concluded 39th Meeting of the Provincial Synod held in Barbados,…

THE 39TH MEETING OF THE PROVINCIAL SYNOD

THE 39TH MEETING OF THE PROVINCIAL SYNOD OF THE CHURCH IN THE PROVINCE OF THE WEST INDIES THE COMMUNIQUÉ WE the members of the House of Bishops, the House of Clergy and the House of Laity of the Church in the Province of the West Indies at the 39th Triennial Meeting in Barbados at Divi Southwinds, St Lawrence, Christ Church, November…

Advent Booklet by St. Jude’s Writers

The St. Jude’s Writers have produced another book of seasonal reflections, titled “Our Journey of Grace and Hope.” This publication covers the liturgical seasons from Advent 2015 to Pentecost 2016. The books cost J$650 each and orders may be placed by calling the St. Jude’s Church Office at 942-2903 or by e-mail to stjudesanglican@cwjamaica.com

Prayers and Solidarity after Paris Attacks

Posted on: November 14, 2015 12:08 PM Article adapted from Anglican Communion News Service Church leaders around the world have offered prayers and messages of solidarity after the series of terrorist attacks in Paris Friday night which left at least 127 people dead and many more fighting for their lives. “I am deeply shocked by…

Sermon preached by the Rt. Rev. Howard Gregory Bishop of Jamaica & The Cayman Islands at the Brotherhood of St. Andrew Convention held in the St. Gabriel’s Church, May Pen on November 7, 2015

Let us pray. Lord, you have promised to meet those who seek your face. Come now and reveal your presence to us as we make ourselves present to you. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Theme: “Making God’s Mission our Mission in reaching the Unreached” Matthew 28:16-20 16 Now the eleven disciples…

VOTE FOR THE WORTLEY HOME FOR GIRLS

Courts Facebook Promo – Courts is running a Promo on three local charities including the Re-building of the Wortley Home for Girls. The winning charity will receive $500,000! All Anglicans are invited to go online and vote as of Monday, September 28 until November 27, 2015. Go to www.facebook.com/courtsjamaica and vote for the Wortley…

Diocesan Festival Choir Gears-up for Anniversary Concerts

Preparations are now in high gear for the Diocesan Festival Choir’s 90th Anniversary Concert Season which will open on Sunday, November 29 with a Gala Benefit Performance at King’s House, starting at 6.00 p.m. A second performance will be mounted on Sunday, December 6 at 4.00 p.m. at the Kingston Parish Church. The longest…

Celebrating Women In Ministry

The Exhibition which was mounted at the St Luke’s Church Hall on October 31, as part of an Exposition celebrating the history of Women in Ministry, is now mounted for viewing at Church House, Kingston. The Exhibition begins with the historic ordination of Women to the Diaconate and Priesthood in 1994 and 1996, respectively, and…

Diocese Denounces “Public Trial” of St. Hilda’s Issue

In the wake of the settlement of the issue regarding the appointment of the Head Girl at St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School, the Diocese of Jamaica & The Cayman Islands has expressed concern about the extensive public discourse generated by the issue through the mass media. In a Statement published in the print media, the…

Cathedral Sunday Set for November 22

The annual Cathedral Sunday celebration will be observed on Sunday, November 22 with a Festal Evensong at the Cathedral of St Jago de la Vega, Spanish Town, under the theme “Cathedral Pilgrimage: Summoned by the God who made us.” The afternoon’s activities promise to be eventful, as before the Service begins at 3:30 pm, there…

Home Care Training Programme Extended to Kingston

Are you, or is someone you know caring for a family member or loved one who may be sick, physically challenged or housebound? The Diocese is extending the care-givers training programme which was introduced in Montego Bay several years ago. The classes will now be conducted in Kingston, and will begin on Saturday, October 3…