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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…

VBS 2021 – Online

A Letter for Coordinators and Volunteers of VBS 2021: Transform: Agents of Change Greetings My Brothers and Sisters in Christ: As we embark on another VBS journey, we do so this year knowing that we want toengage our children and their families with God’s Good News while acknowledgingthe challenges that continue in our nation and…

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Soul Searching by Anglicans

Two recent programmes, presented on social media, on the relevance and role of the Anglican Church, have generated much thoughtful discussion.  The first, in two parts, was a Symposium on Disestablishment, presented by the Diocese as one of the observances to mark the 150th Anniversary of the separation of the Church from the control of…

I will rejoice for He has made me glad

Nehemiah said… Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10b) Take a Moment to ponder We have gone six (6) months in this year so far and it was just impossible to anticipate what would be happening when we started out in January. I saw a meme that read, “I would like…

Are You up for the Challenge?

John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.” And Herodias had a grudge against him, and wanted to kill him…an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet…When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said…

Preach the Word Unceasingly

Newly-Ordained Charged Preach the Word of God unceasingly to reprove, rebuke and exhort, regardless of potential negative repercussions, the Rev. Lt. Col. Denston Smalling charged, as he delivered the Sermon at the Ordination Service for five Priests and four Deacons at the Cathedral of St. Jago de la Vega on June 29, the Feast Day…

Panel Discussion on Disestablishment

Part 2 July 8 @ 7 pm The second part of the Symposium to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Disestablishment of the Anglican Church in 1870 will be held on Thursday July 8 at 7:00 pm and can be viewed on Zoom. While the first part of the Symposium held on July 1 reflected on…

BSA Fathers’ Day Message

Fatherhood is about so many things.  It speaks to the kinship relation between offspring and father or a structure in society where a child is aware of the presence of a male figure to provide sustenance, guidance, encouragement and discipline. Here, fathers play their part in raising young people who understand and respect what is…

Church Army: Mission Plan for 2021

At the beginning of 2021 a team comprising full-time officers and associates began to meet together to pray and plan for Mission 2021. Many ideas came to the fore and from these ideas a plan was made for 2021. Our theme for the year is “Cultivating and Maintaining Hope in Christ in a challenging year”.…

Pentecost: Whitsunday

Sermon preached at Lucea Cure May 23, 2021by Rev Nina Rae Ezekiel 37:1-14  O Breath of life, come sweeping through us,revive your church with life and pow’r;O Breath of Life, come, cleanse, renew us,and fit your church to meet this hour. O Wind of God, come bend us, break us,till humbly we confess our need;then…

Nine Persons to be ordained

June 29, 2021, The Feast of Sts Peter and Paul  June 29 2021, the Feast of St Peter and St Paul will be a special day for five deacons in the Supplementary Ministry and four recent graduates of the United Theological College of the West Indies. This is because the deacons will be ordained to…

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