Farewell Archbishop Clarke

Jean Lowrie-Chin

We are mourning the passing of one of Jamaica’s most beloved sons: the humble, eloquent Archbishop Emeritus Edgerton Clarke.

Archbishop’s homilies were special — gently delivered but with the fire of the Holy Spirit igniting our spiritual aspirations. In his pastoral work he inspired our youth and showed his caring heart to the elderly. He shared his wisdom on boards of government and civil society organisations and was a past chairman of Citizens Action for Free and Fair Elections (CAFFE).

Archbishop Emeritus Clarke passed away peacefully on February 13, one day before his 96th birthday. He served as bishop of Montego Bay for 27 years before being installed as Archbishop of Kingston on November 23, 1994. He retired on February 14, 2004.

The vigil for Archbishop Emeritus Clarke will take place at Holy Cross Catholic Church on Sunday, March 2, and the mass of thanksgiving on Monday, March 3 at Holy Trinity Cathedral will begin with tributes at 1:45 pm.

^{Source: Jamaica Observer}