About the Cayman Islands:
Located in the Caribbean, the Cayman Islands an Overseas British Territory, comprised of three Islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. The largest and most developed is Grand Cayman, while the two other Islands (Cayman Brac and Little Cayman) are about 90 miles east-northeast of Grand Cayman. Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are only separated from each other by a channel which is roughly seven miles wide.
The principal Island of Grand Cayman, home to the capital of George Town.
The Cayman Islands are an increasingly popular travel destination for both tourists and destination weddings. It has a reputation for safety and is welcoming to tourists. Improvements are being made to the infrastructure to accommodate the number of visitors arriving by air as well as cruise passengers.
Catholic Churches in the Cayman Islands:
The Churches in the Cayman Islands are part of the Diocese of Detroit, Michigan in the U.S.A. We are not sure why this came about, but the Cayman Islands were missions of the Diocese at one time. The three churches on the Cayman Islands make up one parish. These Churches are staffed by members of Society of the Catholic Apostolate (SAC)…the “Pallottines”. The official Latin name is Societas Apostolatus Catholici (hence the initials SAC).
On Grand Cayman, Saint Ignatius Catholic Church is close to both the airport and the cruise port. They have daily Masses as well as Adoration and recitation of the Rosary.
Tel: +1.345.949.6797 – Fax: +1.345.945.2594
email: ignatius@candw.ky
Click here for the official website of Saint Ignatius Catholic Church in Grand Cayman.
Another Catholic Church on Grand Cayman is Christ the Redeemer in West Bay.
They have Sunday Masses, but be sure to check the website for the latest information.
Their website is the same as that of Saint Ignatius Catholic Church.
Tel: +1 345-949-7390
On Cayman Brac, you will find Stella Maris Catholic Church. They do not have a priest in residence, so the Sunday service at 11:00 a.m. may be a communion service or, if a priest is available, a Mass.
Tel: +1 345-925-6215 or +1 345-926-0551
Click here for the official website of all three Catholic Churches in the Cayman Islands.
Traveling to the Cayman Islands:
For those arriving by air to Grand Cayman, the airport is undergoing a new multi-year development will include expansion of the arrivals and departure areas and will more than double the airport’s current capacity, increasing its footprint from 77,000 to 207,000 square feet. The entire project is expected to take three years to complete, according to Cayman Islands Airport Authority officials. The new building will be constructed in four phases, allowing the airport to remain in operation throughout the project.
Many airlines serve the Caymans, including Cayman Airways. Flights from Miami, Florida take about 4 hours (the distance is around 450 miles, and these are mostly small, commuter-type planes.)
For cruise passengers, up until now, cruise ships have had to anchor offshore (see map) and then passengers ferried to shore by tender. Plans are under consideration to enlarge the cruise port; however, due to environmental concerns there has been no firm commitment as of now.
Sources:
1. Cayman Islands Airport Authority
