Catholic Church in Jamaica
The Catholic Church in Jamaica is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome.
There are about 50,000 (2%) Catholics in Jamaica,[1] which is divided into three dioceses, including one archdiocese:
- Archdiocese of Kingston
- Diocese of Mandeville
- Diocese of Montego Bay
The Missionaries of the Poor monastic order originated in Kingston, Jamaica.
References
- International Religious Freedom Report 2008: Jamaica. U.S. Department of State (2008)
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