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Destruction in Haiti

In the wake of Hurricane Matthew which killed just under 1,000 persons in Haiti on October 4, left hundreds of thousands homeless and facing the threat of disease, the Diocese has launched a Relief Fund to assist survivors.

In a special appeal to clergy and church workers, The Rt. Rev. Howard Gregory, Bishop of Jamaica and The Cayman Islands, requested donations from congregations island-wide “to assist our brothers and sisters in this impoverished nation.”

Contributions should be sent to Church House by November 30; and cheques should be made payable to: Diocesan Church Fund – Haiti Appeal, to facilitate timely payment to the Bishop of Haiti.

Bishop Gregory also requested prayers for the people of Haiti, Cuba, The Bahamas and other countries which were devastated by the storm. 

Diocese Launches Haiti Relief Fund

In the wake of Hurricane Matthew which killed just under 1,000 persons in Haiti on October 4, left hundreds of thousands homeless and facing the threat of disease, the Diocese has launched a Relief Fund to assist survivors. In a special appeal to clergy and church workers, The Rt. Rev. Howard Gregory, Bishop of Jamaica…

Canon Weeville Gordon’s Life of Service Celebrated

The devoted life of service by the late Canon Weeville Gordon to the Church, Kingston’s inner-city communities and the nation was recently celebrated by members of St. Matthew’s Church, Allman Town, where he was Rector for nearly 40 years. A plaque in memory of the Canon was unveiled by his widow, Ellonia and daughter, Dr.…

Prayer for Haiti

Praise God from whom all blessings flow Praise Him all creatures here below Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost.   Father we thank you for this new day and the opportunity it gives us to serve you. We lift up the people of Haiti as they endure the onslaught…

Road Safety in Focus at Portmore Deanery Day

More than 300 persons attended the annual Portmore Deanery Day Service on Sunday, September 18 at St. Paul’s Church in Greater Portmore. The day’s activities under the theme “Save One More Life” focused on road safety; and involved representatives of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) who discussed with members ways in which the church…

CSEC Distinctions for Young Achiever at St. Matthew’s, Allman Town

Congratulations to 17 year-old Tyresse-Jordon Beadle, a student at Kingston College (KC) and a member of St. Matthew’s Church, Allman Town, who excelled in the 2016 sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations. Tyresse-Jordon achieved distinction in all ten subjects which he sat; and is now enrolled in the 6th Form at KC.…

St. Matthew’s Church Celebrates Canon Weeville Gordon

Unveiling of a plaque in honour of former Rector, the Rev. Canon Weeville Gordon, will be the centerpiece of the Patronal Service at St. Matthew’s Church, Allman Town, next Wednesday, September 21. The plaque will be unveiled by his widow, Mrs. Ellonia Gordon. The Rt. Rev. Robert Thompson, Suffragan Bishop of Kingston and Canonical Administrator,…

Education Sunday

A Message from The Rt. Rev. Robert Thompson Suffragan Bishop of Kingston & Canonical Administrator Sunday, September 11, 2016, is Education Sunday. In Luke’s gospel, chapter 15, Jesus speaks to the experience of where our world is today. A world filled with people who are lost. We know the story of the lost sheep and…

Rebuilding of Wortley Home in Progress

Rebuilding of the Wortley Home for Girls, which was destroyed by fire in June 2015, is now in progress. The J$46 million construction project is being managed by Food for the Poor under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands which manages the Home; and completion is expected by…

Ground Breaking For Reconstruction of Wortley Home

Ground will be broken this morning for reconstruction of The Wortley Home for Girls, which was destroyed by fire in June 2015. Designed by well-known architect, Rivi Gardner, the plans for the new split-level structure have been approved by the relevant government authorities and construction will be done by Food for the Poor under a…

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