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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…

Visioning Prayer

Almighty and everlasting God, ruler of all things in heaven and on earth, and by whose grace we have been called into a goodly fellowship of faith: Send down upon our bishops, other clergy, and all your faithful people an outpouring of your Holy Spirit for the renewal and mission of your Church. Give us…

The RT. Rev. Howard K. Gregory

SERMON BY THE RT. REV. HOWARD GREGORY

BISHOP OF JAMAICA AND THE CAYMAN ISLANDS ON THE OCCASION OF THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ORDINATION OF WOMEN IN THE DIOCESE AT A SERVICE HELD IN THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN, MOLYNES ROAD, ON FEBRUARY 6, 2014 I want to take this opportunity to extend congratulations and best wishes to the female clergy…

Seasonal Message

The Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (Anglican) is committed to liturgical worship, safeguarding the integrity of creation, proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ, service and outreach programmes to the community, transforming societies to facilitate the development of spiritually vibrant peoples.

Pray for the website Development

Pray for the website development team that they will be guided to build the best website to represent God and his church to their fullest abilities. And that it will not only minister to its users but touch the souls of those who are called to it. In Jesus Name Amen.

July 28

St. Christopher’s Church in: Cavaliers                   Doreth Sylvester-Brown, Vivian Cohen, Rose Bramwell Sherwood Forest         Vacant St. Jago de la Vega, The Cathedral Church Spanish Town             Collin Reid, Khaliah Kinkead, Daren Evans,  Beverley  Poinsett St. James Church in: Montego Bay               Justin Nembhard,  Horace Mellish, Marcia Forbes Annotto Bay                Veronica Thomas Birnamwood                Vacant Craighead                  Cleverton Beckford Gibraltar                     Vacant Grange                       Michael Solomon Hayes                        Winston Thomas, Alvarine Roberts,…

July 21

St. Mary Magdalene, Granville                     Denniston Kerr Pray for the work of the Church Army in Jamaica; pray for the Commission on Ministry

July 14

Church of St. Silas in: Mt. Airy     Harold Jones Troy           Cleverton Beckford Pray for the Alpha Programme in Jamaica

July 7

St. Thomas the Apostle Kingston                    E Don Taylor, Khan Honeyghan Church of St. Thomas in: Bath                         Vacant Bluefields                  Basil Jackson Kings                        Basil Jackson Lacovia                     David Reid, Barrington Buchanan, Vincent Murdock Majesty Gardens        Sirrano Kitson, Larius Lewis Manchioneal              Vacant Race Course              Marlon Simpson, Shirley Robinson Stewart Town             Vacant Pray for those attending Diocesan Summer Camps

July

Pray for the Church Army, Alpha Programme, Commission on Ministry, Summer Camps

Jamaica’s Daren Evans Among Seminarians Attending UK Course

The Rev. Daren Evans (back row – far right), Assistant Curate at the Spanish Town Cathedral, is among representatives from 17 countries in the Anglican Communion currently attending a special course for Seminarians and New Clergy offered by Canterbury Cathedral in the United Kingdom. The seminarians have been working, worshipping and fellowshipping together Photo Credit:…

Reconciliation And Forgiveness

Spirit-filled singing by conference participants Make Reconciliation And Forgiveness The Mission Of The Church A call to make reconciliation and forgiveness the real mission of the Church was the recurring message brought by presenters at the 40th annual Healing Conference held recently at the Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort Spa and Conference Centre in Ocho Rios.…

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