The year 1789 marked a turning point in the history of the French colonies. The Catholic religion,dominantin Martinique since the beginning of colonization, enabled the clergy to establish a stronghold in the country. Yet, the ideas of the Revolution afforded the local populations new perspectives. The Clergy, itself, felt assailed by this new political situation, and imperiled by the demands of the colonists. However, Martinique in 1794, while affected by Revolutionary violence, avoided these threats through the protection of British rule, retaining its economic, political, and social infrastructures. The clergy maintained its Old Regime practices, while integrating a new set of challenges into the colonial context. Though incorporated into Creole society, the clergy was compelled to reorganize itself, as well as its dogma. In this sense, the return of French administration in 1802 with the Treaty of Amiens afforded new opportunities for the clergy. However, the implementation of the Concordat in 1801, and the different expectations of the Consular government for clerical oath again challenged the established religious order. In addition, the colonial clergy was also perceived by this administration, and the white elite asin effective since the Revolution. Some called for arenewed « missionary » ; others sought to radically change religious customs. Given these circumstances, what was the future for the priests responsible for the parishes in Martinique ?