Catholic Church of San Jose in Jamaica (Mission Jamaica)

Deacon Steve Herrera brought seven people from the Diocese of San Jose to have a heart-felt look at the Catholic Church in Montego Bay, Jamaica April 9-15. Represented were the faith communities of Sacred Heart San Jose, St Catherine, St Cyprian, St Lucy, Transfiguration and Queen of Apostles. Read more...

Ms. Anne Grycz and Dr. Kevin Grimes traveled from San Jose to lead the group in a reflection of the "Gifts of the Holy Spirit" April 13-15. What a Spirit-filled time we had! Among the highlights was taking the Spiritual Gifts Inventory. This exercise revealed for many some surprises as to what God might be calling them to in ministry and in life. Read more...

Maryknoll Fathers Leo Shea and Gerry Kelly brought their wealth of knowedge and experience to Alva Feb 3-5 for the module on Catholic Social Teaching. The echoing theme for the weekend was that CST is not an appendage but a central part of genuine Christian faith. Read more...

Yesterday Dec 15 Mustard Seed Communities celebrated its annual Christmas pageant. Homes from all over the island sent representatives to the Jerusalem! facility in Spanish Town. Included were kids and caregivers from the Montego Bay Diocese facilities: Jacob's Ladder, Widow's Mite and Blessed Assurance--of which I am chaplain. Read more...

The Diocese of Montego Bay Institute for Servant Ministry kicked off its second year with weekend #5. San Jose's Lupita Vital, Director of the Hispanic Apostolate, came to help me teach the Sacraments module. Thirty-three participants from fourteen parishes and missions attended. Read more...

We are planning another immersion trip to Jamaica April 9-15, 2012. Participants will be introduced to Jamaica and Catholic witness to Christ in the Diocese of Montego Bay. Although the cost of the trip has yet to be determined, you can get on the list by contacting Deacon Steve Herrera at immersiondsj@aol.com. Read more...

Fr Robert and the Evangelization Team recently facilitated an immersion experience into the life and the faiths of Jamaica. Read more...

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Kingston Deacon Peter Espeut captivated and inspired the ISM partipants April 1-3 with "The History of the Church In Jamaica." With a view to asking important questions about contemporary Catholic evangelization, Deacon Peter shared the histories of other Christian Churches--such as Anglicans, Moravians and Baptists--who have also come to Jamaica. Read more...

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Hope Hospice is one of the holy sites of the Church of Montego Bay.While still fulfilling its original mission to serve those dying of AIDS, it is also now a shelter for anyone in need of round the clock care. Fr Leo and I make the weekly 30 minute drive from Falmouth take communion to the Catholics and sing and pray with everyone. Read more...

In 2007 Fr. Tim Kidney was sent by Bishop McGrath on behalf of the Diocese of San Jose to be a missionary to the Catholic Diocese of Montego Bay, Jamaica. He pioneered a unique collaboration with Fr. Leo Shea of the Maryknoll Mission Society to build up the local church through the formation of lay leaders. Read more...