Historic churches in Jamaica

Historic Churches & Cathedrals

This collection features a cross-section of Jamaica's ecclesiastical heritage, spanning Catholic, Anglican, Baptist, and Methodist traditions. Highlights include the 18th-century St John Parish Church in Black River and the historic St Dorothy’s Anglican Church, one of the island's oldest structures. From the prominent Saint Paul of the Cross Cathedral in Mandeville to the abolitionist history tied to Waldensia Baptist Church, these sites showcase diverse architectural styles and the long-standing influence of various Christian denominations on the island’s cultural landscape.

Historic Churches & Cathedrals — Map

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Saint Paul of the Cross Cathedral

The seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mandeville, featuring contemporary ecclesiastical architecture.

B

Saint Croix Catholic Church

Roman Catholic parish church located in Santa Cruz.

C

Saint Gabriel Catholic Church

Roman Catholic place of worship situated in Balaclava.

D

Saint Benedict Catholic Church

Roman Catholic church serving the community in the Christiana area.

E

Holy Cross Catholic Church

Roman Catholic church located in May Pen.

F

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Roman Catholic place of worship located in Maggotty.

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St John Parish Church (1770)

An Anglican church in Black River showcasing colonial-era architecture and serving as a historical landmark for the town.

H

St Dorothy's Anglican Church

Dating back to the late 17th century, this is one of Jamaica's oldest Anglican structures, constructed with red brick and housing historic memorial tablets.

I

Waldensia Baptist Church

Historic Baptist church in Trelawny with strong ties to the 19th-century abolitionist movement and missionary William Knibb.

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Wesley Methodist Church

Methodist place of worship located in the historic market town of Brown's Town.

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