After more than 30 years of outstanding service in the Anglican Church in the United States of America, Jamaican-born the Rt Rev E. Don Taylor has returned home to take up duties as rector of the Kingston Parish Church. Bishop Taylor's appointment took effect on June 1.

"It's a joy to be home," Bishop Taylor said. He served in the Diocese of New York for 15 years and had oversight for some 81 churches, as well as related agencies in Staten Island, Manhattan and the Bronx between 1994 and 2009. Prior to that, he worked in parishes in the Diocese of Atlanta for nine years; and in 1986, he was elected Bishop of the Virgin Islands (US and British), a position he held until his appointment in New York.

Involvement

"I have always been a part of the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands," he admits, noting his involvement in a range of activities over the years. "I am particularly happy to take up my appointment at the Kingston Parish Church, which was an integral part of my life as a young adult. And, I look forward to serving the members of this historic church and the people of downtown Kingston," he stated.

In welcoming Bishop Taylor, the Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, the Rt Rev Dr Alfred Reid, said his diverse experience in the diaspora made him an ideal choice to minister to members of the Kingston Parish Church and the wider community.

An advocate for justice, children, the poor and the aged, Bishop Taylor is also a committed evangelist, and he has led missions in many parts of the USA, the United Kingdom and the Caribbean.