Leon Golding
Leon Golding is a prominent figure in the Anglican Church in Jamaica, currently serving as the Bishop of Montego Bay and the Canonical Administrator overseeing the diocese until the election of a new bishop. He is considered one of the front-runners for the position of the new bishop amid ongoing challenges faced by the church, including declining membership and financial difficulties.
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The Rt Rev Leon Golding affirmed the importance of love and acceptance in his message.
Sean Major-Campbell | Blessing gay unions | News
Jamaica· 2025-12-14
The celebrant and preacher is the Rt Rev Leon Golding, bishop for the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
Sean Major-Campbell | Media for the protection of human rights, justice, and truth | NewsJamaica· 2025-12-07
The Rt Rev Leon Golding, Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, presided over a celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
Sean Major-Campbell | Kingston on the mission field | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-23
Bishop Leon Golding described the losses from Hurricane Melissa as catastrophic for the Anglican Church in Jamaica.
The past in ruins | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-16
Bishop Leon Golding lamented the division in the Church.
Sean Major-Campbell | A voice for our time | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-12
Bishop Golding declared that the church must engage in the decision-making processes of the nation.
Church called to be part of Jamaica’s governance, declares new Anglican head | NewsJamaica· 2025-09-29
Leon Golding is the 15th Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
Sean Major-Campbell | Enthronement of new Diocesan Bishop | NewsJamaica· 2025-09-21
The Rt Rev Leon Golding, bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, observed the 63rd anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence.
Sean Major-Campbell | Peace, fire, division! | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-17The Rt Rev Leon Golding, Bishop-elect for the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, presided at the Holy Eucharist.
Sean Major-Campbell | Colossian heresy may be Caribbean heresy, too | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-27
Sergeant Leon Golding is asking citizens to be more proactive in assisting the police to ensure the safety of children in their communities.
‘We cannot do it alone’ | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-29
Rt Rev Leon Golding noted the loss of hope among people in Jamaica and the need for the Church community to convey hope amid despair.
Sean Major-Campbell | Saving children saves Jamaica | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-25
Bishop Golding preached the Synod Charge at the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
Sean Major-Campbell | New wineskins and carnival | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-04Leon Golding is the Diocesan Bishop-Elect for the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (Anglican).
Leon Golding set to head the Anglican church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-25
The Diocese has been managed by a canonical administrator, The Rt. Rev. Leon Golding, Suffragan Bishop of Montego Bay and Senior Bishop.
Anglicans to elect new Diocesan Bishop today | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-24
Bishop of Montego Bay Leon Golding is considered a front-runner for the position of new Anglican bishop of Jamaica.
Anglican Church to elect new bishop of Jamaica amid financial strain, membership worries | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-23
