Roman Catholicism in Jamaica
Encyclopedia
The Roman Catholic Church in Jamaica is part of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church
, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope
and curia
in Rome
.
There are about 50,000 (4%) Catholics in Jamaica
, which is divided into three diocese
s, including one archdiocese:
The Missionaries of the Poor
monastic order originated in Kingston, Jamaica.
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope
Pope
The Pope is the Bishop of Rome, a position that makes him the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church . In the Catholic Church, the Pope is regarded as the successor of Saint Peter, the Apostle...
and curia
Curia (Roman Catholic Church)
In Roman Catholicism, a curia consists of a group of officials who assist in the governance of a particular Church. These curias range from the relatively simple diocesan curia, to the larger patriarchal curias, to the Roman Curia, which is the central government of the Catholic Church.Other...
in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
.
There are about 50,000 (4%) Catholics in Jamaica
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length, up to in width and 10,990 square kilometres in area. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola, the island harbouring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic...
, which is divided into three diocese
Diocese
A diocese is the district or see under the supervision of a bishop. It is divided into parishes.An archdiocese is more significant than a diocese. An archdiocese is presided over by an archbishop whose see may have or had importance due to size or historical significance...
s, including one archdiocese:
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kingston in JamaicaRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Kingston in JamaicaThe Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kingston in Jamaica 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...
- Roman Catholic Diocese of MandevilleRoman Catholic Diocese of MandevilleThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Mandeville is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Kingston in Jamaica. It was elevated on 21 November 1997.-Ordinaries:*Paul Michael Boyle, C.P....
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Montego BayRoman Catholic Diocese of Montego BayThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Montego Bay is a diocese of the Roman Catholic Church. Formerly a member of the Diocese of Kingston, it is now a suffragansee of the Metropolitan See of the Archdiocese of Kingston, located on the northwest part of the island of Jamaica. It was erected on September 14,...
The Missionaries of the Poor
Missionaries of the Poor
The Missionaries of the Poor is an international Roman Catholic monastic order of Brothers dedicated to "Joyful Service with Christ on the Cross" to serve the poorest of the poor...
monastic order originated in Kingston, Jamaica.