THE ARCHDIOCESE OF KINGSTON, ONTARIO 
(Ontario)
and
THE ARCHDIOCESE OF KINGSTON JAMAICA 
(West Indies) 
ARE TWINNED

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese 
Kingston, Jamaica

(Latin: Archidioecesis Regio-politanus in Iamaica) is an archdiocese of the Latin rite of the Roman Catholic Church in the Caribbean. The Archdiocese encompasses the larger portion of the island of Jamaica, and the capital of Kingston. The archdiocese is the metropolitan archdiocese for three suffragan dioceses: Belize City-Belmopan, Mandeville, and Montego Bay, as well as the Mission Sui Iuris of Cayman Islands. The archdiocese and its suffragan dioceses are members of the Antilles Episcopal Conference.

Originally erected as the Vicariate Apostolic of Jamaica in 1837, the Vicariate was elevated to the Diocese of Kingston encompassing all of Jamaica in 1956. After the Diocese of Montego Bay was split from the Diocese of Kingston, it was elevated to the Archdiocese of Kingston in Jamaica on 14 September 1967.

The Archdiocese is currently led by Most Rev. Donald James Reece.

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JAMAICA 2010

Photos - Chris Forster
PHOTO GALLERY 

Photo - Chris Forster

Pictured above are Archbishop Brendan O’Brien and Archbishop Donald Reece just moments after they signed an historic Twinning Covenant between their two Kingston Archdioceses.  The signing took place during a special Mass that was celebrated on March 16^th at Stella Maris Church in Kingston , Jamaica. . 

In attendance were over 40 students and staff from Holy Cross C.S.S.,  Regiopolis-Notre Dame C.H.S. and Nicholson Catholic College as well as many clergy, religious and laity from the Archdiocese of Kingston, Jamaica.  The joyful celebration was just one of many highlights from the recent school Mission Trips that saw our young students and their adult chaperones volunteer at various schools, hospitals and other groups sponsored by St. Patrick’s Foundation in Kingston , Jamaica .  

We were also able to experience first hand the effects of a severe water shortage that has been affecting many areas of Jamaica over the past few months.  And, we also witnessed the inspiring faith and love of our brothers and sisters who opened their hearts and their homes to us throughout our time in Jamaica We are all looking forward to sharing our stories with fellow students, staff and parishioners. And, we are also looking forward to exploring new ways of strengthening the partnerships and friendships that we developed with the people of Kingston , Jamaica .

Photo - Chris Forster

This picture of the Holy Cross-RND group was taken just moments before they boarded the plane after their 12- day Mission Trip in Jamaica; they were exhausted but happy to be heading home.

JAMAICA TRIP 2012
"PEACE, UNITY, LOVE & PERSEVERANCE"

PHOTO GALLERY

FUNDRAISING:

TWINNING CALENDAR 2012 

The Archdiocesan Twinning Committee is selling 2012 Calendars in support of initiatives that we undertake as part of our relationship with Kingston, Jamaica. (For example: building projects, supporting schools and agencies in Jamaica.)  

The calendar features pictures from groups who have helped with various mission projects in Kingston, Jamaica.  The calendar can be purchased for $5 or a donation.  Cheques are to be made payable to Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School.  The calendars can be ordered by calling Margie Ann at 613-548-4461 and they will be sent through the school courier if it is convenient. More information is available by visiting our website: www.romancatholic.kingston.on.ca  

Pancake Breakfast 

One outcome of this year’s K2K Jamaica Mission Trip is that Holy Cross will be raising money during Lent to build a house in Kingston , Jamaica.

During their recent Mission Trip to Jamaica , students visited "Food for the Poor," a Catholic foundation based in Jamaica, which builds up to 1700 houses each year for underprivileged families.  

By raising $5700.00, during Lent, Holy Cross will be able to build a house for a family at one of the St. Patrick' Foundation projects that the Mission group works at on each of our trips.

The first event in this year's campaign was a Pancake Breakfast held on March 8th which raised over $1000.00. 

Pictured above are some of the CICS and Student Council volunteers who helped make this year's Pancake Breakfast such a great success.