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It is with great joy that I inform all members of our diocesan family, along with our friends and well-wishers, of the celebration the 5th Episcopal Anniversary of our beloved Bishop, Most Rev. Jerome Feudjio. Click to read more

Bishop Jerome announces 4 upcoming ordinations of transitional deacons and calls for continued prayers for vocations. Click to read more.

As our diocese prepares for the upcoming August diaconate ordinations in Cameroon, Vocations Director Rev. Fr. Louis Kemayou presents the biographies of the three seminarians taking this major step toward the priesthood: Mr. Ulrich Gildas Donfack, Mr. Narcisse Tchate Njannou, and Mr. Arrey Elvis Besong. Read their journeys of faith and discernment below.

From parish ministry in St. Croix and St. Thomas to language immersion and international assignments, our diocesan seminarians have been hard at work this summer. Read how they are preparing for ministry and learn how you can support local vocations in the Virgin Islands.

The Diocese of Saint Thomas honors the memory of Rev. Fr. Simon Peter Opira, who passed away on June 30, 2026, after 33 years of faithful priestly ministry. Known for his deep prayerfulness, love for Franciscan spirituality, and devoted service at St. Ann’s and Holy Family parishes, his legacy spans over three decades across our islands. Discover his full journey of faith from his early life in Uganda to his dedicated ministry in the Virgin Islands. Click to read more.

Bishop Feudjio announces the sad news of the passing of our beloved priest, Reverend Father Simon Peter Opira. Open to read details.

The Diocese of St. Thomas announces the passing of Rev. Fr. José Alejandro Sánchez Muñoz (1966–2026). Ordained for our diocese in 1993, he faithfully served as a parish priest, U.S. Army chaplain, and prison chaplain. Join us in praying for his eternal rest. Read more.

The Most Rev. Jerome Feudjio, Bishop of the Diocese of St Thomas in the Virgin Islands, has appointed Fr. Andrea Filippucci as the Trainer for Child Protection and Safe Environment.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in St. Thomas marked its Centennial over the weekend of May 22-24, 2026. The historic celebration featured a Friday Mass and Gala Banquet, keynotes from territory leaders, and a Pentecost Sunday Confirmation Mass with Bishop Jerome Feudjio. Read more.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has released its 2025 Annual Report detailing the ongoing implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, highlighting nationwide compliance data, victim outreach efforts, and comprehensive safe environment training numbers.

In his historic first encyclical letter, Magnifica Humanitas ("Magnificent Humanity"), Pope Leo XIV addresses the global community on what it means to preserve the wonder, limits, and God-given dignity of the human person in an era dominated by artificial intelligence and rapid technological change.

Sr. Violetta M.C., of the Community in St Croix, USVI, has been appointed Regional Superior. Click to read more.

African Catholics and Church leaders recently gathered in Maryland to celebrate Bishop Jerome Feudjio’s 70th birthday and 5th anniversary as Bishop of St. Thomas. Read how the Church family came together to honor his 36 years of missionary service to our islands. Click to read more.

Parishioners and friends of St. Joseph Catholic Church gathered for a solemn Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, March 15, 2026, celebrating the parish's 80th anniversary. Presided over by Bishop Jerome Feudjio, the jubilee honored eight decades of worship, education, and community outreach on St. Croix. Click to read more.

The African Catholic community in the United States will honor the Most Reverend Jerome Feudjio on the occasion of his 70th Birthday and 5th Episcopal Anniversary with a celebration in Washington, D.C., in April 2026. A separate diocesan celebration will take place later in September 2026 in the Diocese of St. Thomas. Read more.

On Friday, February 6, 2026, Bishop Jerome Feudjio ordained Rev. Modestus Ugochukwu Dike to the priesthood surrounded by family, clergy, and faithful from across Diocese. Fr. Modestus will continue his ministry as Parochial Vicar and his vital leadership roles at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School. Click to read more.

A message from Bishop Jerome Feudjio inviting the community to prepare for Catholic Schools Week 2026, encouraging prayer, participation, and support for the mission of Catholic education in the Virgin Islands.

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. recognized National Catholic Schools Week, January 25–31, 2026, honoring the role of Catholic education in the Virgin Islands amid challenges of low enrollment and financial strain. Read more

Rev. Modestus Dike, who has been serving as a deacon at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral and as Vice Principal and teacher at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School, St. Thomas, will be ordained priest for the Diocese of St Thomas in the Virgin Islands on February 6, 2026. Read more for details.

The bishops issued a Special Message addressing their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants in the United States. It marked the first time in twelve years the USCCB invoked this particularly urgent way of speaking as a body of bishops.