In 1797, Trinidad came under British control and missionary work continued because freedom of worship was granted to Catholics. In 1818, the Apostolic Vicariate of Trinidad was established, and on 30 April 1850 it was elevated to the Archdiocese of Port of Spain in 1850.
Trinidad came under British rule in 1797, allowing Catholic missionaries to continue their work. The Apostolic Vicariate of Trinidad was established in 1818, and it gained prominence as the Archdiocese of Port of Spain in 1850.