The Catholic influence on the Caribbean began with the presence of the conquistadors who brought European traditions and influence to the Islands. They arrived before the french and the French arrived before the English. They had total influence over the regions for at least 100 years as Spanish speaking people.

The Catholic influence on the Caribbean began with the presence of the conquistadors who brought European traditions and influence to the Islands.  They arrived before the french and the French arrived before the English.  They had total influence over the regions for at least 100 years as Spanish speaking people.   Christopher Columbus was Italian.