Diocese of Kingstown
The Diocese of Kingstown, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese encompassing the nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the Caribbean. Established in 1989, it forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Castries and serves a Catholic population within a predominantly Protestant region. The diocese maintains its cathedral in the capital city of Kingstown and continues to support pastoral care, education, and community outreach across its island territory. Stored in Cargo: Diocese of Kingstown
| Diocese: Diocese of Kingstown | |
| Status: | Active |
| Rite: | Latin |
| Type: | Suffragan diocese |
| Ecclesiastical Province: | Province of Castries |
| Metropolitan Archdiocese: | Archdiocese of Castries |
| Country: | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Region: | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Bishop: | Gerard County |
| Existence: | 1989– |
Establishment
The Diocese of Kingstown was established on 16 November 1989 by Pope John Paul II to serve the Catholic faithful in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, previously under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Castries.
History
The diocese was created to address the pastoral needs of the growing Catholic community in the islands. Its territory has remained stable since erection, with no major boundary changes recorded.
Geography
The diocese covers the entire nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, including the main island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadine islands to the south.
Mother Church
The Cathedral of St. Mary in Kingstown serves as the mother church of the diocese.
Leadership
Current Bishop
Gerard County has served as bishop since 2015.
Auxiliary Bishops
No auxiliary bishops are currently assigned.
Past Bishops
| Name | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Michael John McDonald | 1989–2002 | First Bishop of Kingstown; retired. |
| Robert Rivas, O.P. | 2002–2007 | Transferred to Castries. |
| Charles Jason Gordon | 2011–2015 | Transferred to Bridgetown. |
| Gerard County | 2015–present | Current Bishop. |
Statistics
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Religious Communities
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Parishes
The diocese comprises a number of parishes across Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Mission and Services
Catholic Education
The diocese supports Catholic schools in the territory.
Community Outreach
Catholic Charities and related programs provide social services to the local population.
Notable Events or Figures
- The diocese was erected during the pontificate of Pope John Paul II as part of the reorganization of Caribbean sees.
Fun facts
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