St Richard Of Chichester Roman Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish church located at 126 Red Hills Road in Kingston, Jamaica. It serves as a vibrant center of worship within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kingston, providing spiritual services, community outreach, and educational programs for local residents.

The church is named in honor of Saint Richard of Chichester, a 13th-century English bishop renowned for his piety and reform efforts. In Jamaica, the parish forms part of the Archdiocese of Kingston’s network of Catholic institutions that support faith development, education, and social service.

St Richard’s holds regular Masses throughout the week—Sunday services at 8:00 a.m., weekday Masses at 6:30 a.m., and Saturday Masses at 7:30 a.m. Parish activities include Sunday school for children and adults, rosary prayers, confession sessions, and Eucharistic adoration on Wednesdays. The church emphasizes the motto “Celebrating Our Faith; Knowing and Sharing It,” reflecting its commitment to active discipleship and community engagement. 

As part of the Archdiocese, the parish is led by clergy appointed by the Archbishop. In recent years, pastors and deacons such as Rev. Fr. Xavier Kannikairaj and Rev. Dea. Lloyd Saunders have guided the parish’s spiritual direction and administrative affairs. 

The Red Hills Road campus houses several affiliated institutions, including St Richard's Primary School and St Richard’s Infant and Preschool, offering early childhood and primary education within a Catholic framework. These schools and the parish share a commitment to holistic formation and community upliftment. 

Recognized as one of Kingston’s longstanding Catholic parishes, St Richard of Chichester Church continues to serve as a spiritual and social hub for the surrounding communities of Havendale and Arlene Gardens. It remains active in diocesan initiatives such as the Catholic Voice publication and the Archdiocesan Family Life Centre.

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