Established as the vicariate apostolic of Jamaica (British West Indies), January 10, 1837, comprising the Island of Jamaica and its dependencies. Elevated to the diocese of Kingston on February 29, 1956. Elevated to the archdiocese of Kingston in Jamaica on September 14, 1967. See also:
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