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Due to weather conditions, the Cassi Hill pilgrimage is postponed for one week.

Bishop Jerome Feudjio has appointed Rev. Modestus Dike as the Vice Principal of Sts Peter and Paul Catholic School. Read more for details.

Read the complete Keynote Address delivered by Most Rev. Jerome Feudjio at the 2025 NAACUS Conference in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday July 19, 2025. It is titled: "One Body, Many Cultures: Evangelizing as African Catholics in the USA"

In a letter dated June 24, 2025, the Chancellor of the Diocese informed that the Bishop had made some new pastoral assignments. Click to read details.

On June 13, 2025, Most Rev. Jerome Feudjio ordained Modestus U. Dike as a transitional Deacon in Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Charlotte Amelie. Click to read more.

Modestus Dike will be ordained a transitional deacon on June 13, 2025 in Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral. Join us for this joyous celebration. Read more for details.

Our Bishop announces the passing of Rev. Fr John K. Mark. May he rest in the Lord. Funeral arrangements will be announced later on. Read full communique.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the new Pope on May 8, 2025, following the passing of Pope Francis earlier in April. He has taken on the name Leo XIV. He is the second Pope from the America's after Francis, the first from North America, and first of the Augustinian order.

VI Source writes: "93 Pilgrims fly to Rome on Pope's Final Day; Local Memorial Services Set for Tuesday". Click to read more.

Following the departure of the Holy Father, Pope Francis, to eternity, the Bishop of St Thomas in the Virgin islands, Most Rev. Jerome Feudjio, has issued a statement. He asks the faithful to pray for the repose of his soul, and gives some practical directives. Read full statement.

Deacon Bill Summer, retired deacon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Marfolie, passed away on Sunday march 16, 2025. His funeral is slated for Tuesday, march 25, 2025. Read more.

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, a twin celebration took place in Saint Joseph Church: the launching of the 60th Anniversary of St Joseph High School, and the administration of the Sacrament of Confirmation to candidates from the Parishes of the Deanery. Click to read more.

At the beginning of the year 2025, Fr Joseph Toko took a look back at the previous year, and shared these thoughts for the new year. Click to read more.

Following the recent changes in the US immigration policy that have had significant impact on many members of our communities, His Excellency Jerome Feudjio has made statement, reminding everyone of the Social teachings of the Church, and called on the Government to put policies that are just, humane, and compassionate. Read more.

The transfers and appointments in the Diocese of Saint Thomas USVI go into effect Wednesday January 15, 2025. Read more to see the details of the changes.

His Excellency Jerome Feudjio, Bishop of St Thomas in the Virgin Islands met with the newly appointed Archbishop of Washington DC, Cardinal McElroy, following the latter's appointment. Read more for details.

On November 14, 2024, Most Rev. Jerome Feudjio declared the week of November 17 – 23, 2024 as the Week of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of St Thomas in the Virgin Islands. The purpose was to raise more awareness of those in need in the communities and support the organ in its mission of taking care of the underserved. Read more.

His Excellency Jerome Feudjio, Bishop of Saint Thomas in the Virgin Islands, installed Modestus Ugo Dike and Jean Phito Orelus into the ministries of Lector and Acolyte, and invested them with the clerical garb. Click to read more.

From October 11-13, 2024, the Catholic Men’s Association (CMA) from Houston embarked on a spiritually enriching retreat in the Diocese of Saint Thomas in the Virgin Islands. Read more.

Pope Francis has released a new encyclical titled “Dilexit Nos” (He Loved Us), focusing on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Read the key points from the document, and the document itself.