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Matching Articles"Religion" (Total 78)

Lester Burry

Biography of Lester Burry, born in Safe Harbour, Bonavista Bay, 1898
Referendum Voting Trends by District

Two tables showing (1) the percentages of Roman Catholics and Protestants in each district during the Confederation debate, and (2) the percentages of those who voted for either Responsible Government or Confederation in the 2nd referendum.
The Election Riots of 1861

The election riots of 1861 were confusing and violent riots that were caused by people trying to prevent one another from voting.
The Presbyterian Church in Newfoundland

A brief history on the Presbyterian Church and relations with Newfoundland.
Religion and Politics, 1832-1855

Religion played an influential role in Newfoundland politics during the period of representative government.
Social Changes, 1730-1815

Newfoundland and Labrador experienced numerous social changes involving health, education, population, etc. during the period of naval government.
Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (St. John's)

About the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, a Registered Heritage Structure located on 16 Church Hill in St. John's that dates back to 1699.
The Church of England

Information about the Church of England and it's influence in Newfoundland history.
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, St. John's, NL

About the Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, a Registered Heritage Structure located on 200 Military Road in St. John's and built in the 1800s.
Bethany United Church, Petites, NL

About Bethany United Church, a Registered Heritage Structure that was built by the residents of Petites circa 1859.
Bishop Fleming and the Roman Catholic Church

The Franciscan priest and bishop Michael Anthony Fleming was a religious, social, political, and cultural agentr for the Irish in Newfoundland.
Building the Cathedral

The Roman Catholic Chapel was constructed in 1786 on leased land on what later became Henry Street in St. John's.
Christ Church, Quidi Vidi, St. John's, NL

About the Christ Church, a Registered Heritage Structure located in Quidi Vidi, St. John's and opened on 9 November 1842.
Christ Church, Clarke's Head, NL

About Christ Church, a Registered Heritage Structure located in Clarke's Head built between 1905 and 1910.
Divergent Paths

There is a marked distinction in the architecture of religious buildings in Newfoundland, determined at first by period and then by denomination.
Church Ladies

An overview of the work of Church Ladies in Newfoundland.
In Command of the Church Lads' Brigade

An introduction into the life of James Crawford (1893-1963), WW I veteran, businessman, and commanding officer of the Church Lads' Brigade.
The Collapse of Denominational Education

Whether or not the province should adopt a non-denominational education system became a controversial issue during the 1980s and 1990s.
The Congregational Church in Newfoundland

This article is about the Congregational Church in Newfoundland, its origins and ultimate merger with the Presbyterian Church
Creed and Culture, 1784-1830

Creed and culture of the Irish immigrant population in Newfoundland from 1784-1830.

Matching Articles"Religion" (Total 78)

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