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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…

CPWI House of Bishops.Nov 2014

CPWI House of Bishops Meeting in St. Vincent

The House of Bishops and the Provincial Standing Committee met this week in the Diocese of the Windward Islands. The deliberations at the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Montrose, Kingstown, St. Vincent, took place from Tuesday, November 18 to Thursday, November 20. The wide-ranging discussions covered Ecumenical affairs, Reports from Provincial Commissions, Synod- related issues, Resolutions and…

Baptismal Certificate 1664

CELEBRATING 350 YEARS OF ANGLICAN MINISTRY IN JAMAICA

On July 24, 1664, just over 350 years ago, the first recorded baptism by an Anglican Minister took place in Jamaica.   This historic event is documented in the Baptismal Register of the St.  Andrew Parish Church, now in the Jamaica Archives.  It is not known where this event took place for the land on which…

DEVOTIONAL ADDRESS DELIVERED AT CHURCH TEACHERS’COLLEGE

Wednesday, November 12, 2014 by                                       The Very Rev. Fr.  Peter D. Clarke, OStJ, JP         Rector, Black River Cure and Rural Dean of St. Elizabeth   THEME: SEIZE THE MOMENT GOSPEL READING: MARK 4: 29-34 It is certainly a pleasure and a privilege to be here again on this beautiful campus. I feel a sense of pride and hope for our nation…

Advent Booklet by St. Jude’s Writers

The St. Jude’s Writers have published their first ever booklet of Advent devotions. This is also the first Advent publication in the Diocese. Titled “Our Hope and Expectation,” the booklet contains daily reflections for Advent and Christmas 2014. Booklets are being sold for J$300; each and orders may be placed by calling the St. Jude’s…

St. Clement’s Mission, Kencot – 100 years old

St. Clement’s Mission in Kencot, St. Andrew will mark a major milestone with the celebration of its 100th Anniversary and annual Patronal Festival at a special Service on Sunday, November 23, starting at 10.30 a.m. Celebrant at the Service, which will be a memorable occasion, both for members and the wider community, will be The…

Associate Evangelists Commissioned in Historic Service

Eleven persons from eight churches in the Kingston and Mandeville Regions were commissioned and licensed as Associate Evangelists of the Church Army at a Service held on Sunday, November 16 at the Cathedral of St. Jago de la Vega, Spanish Town. This historic Service was well attended by families and well-wishers, especially from the home…

The Church Army in procession

Associate Evangelists for Church Army

  Eleven members from eight churches in the Kingston and Mandeville Regions will be commissioned and licensed as Associate Evangelists of the Church Army at a Service to be held on Sunday, November 16 at the Cathedral of St. Jago de la Vega, Spanish Town, starting at 3.30 p.m. Head of the Church Army, Sister…

Honorary Doctorate for Mike Fennell

The Hon Michael Fennell, Chairman of the Diocesan Financial Board, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Laws (LLD) by the University of the West Indies (UWI) at the Graduation Ceremony held at the Mona Campus on Friday, October 31. Mr. Fennell also delivered the address to members of the Graduation Class who were present at this,…

New Issue of The Anglican Out

The September issue of The Anglican is now out and you are urged to collect your copy at your Church. In this issue you can read about: – The  Hon Mrs. Justice Zaila McCalla, O.J.,  the new Chancellor of the Diocese -The pioneering women ministers in the Diocese – reflections on their journeys -The proceedings of…

The Rt. Rev. Ellinah Wamukoya, Bishop of Swaziland

Bishop Ellinah Challenges the Church

“The Church should be run on corporate principles, not just a free for all and there should be accountability”, declared the Rt. Rev. Ellinah Wamukoya, Bishop of Swaziland, to an appreciative audience at the recent Banquet to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Ordination of Women in the Diocese of Jamaica & The Cayman Islands.…

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