Matching Articles"Religion" (Total 25)

  • 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 Presbyterian Church in Newfoundland
    A brief history on the Presbyterian Church and relations with Newfoundland.
  • The Church of England
    Information about the Church of England and it's influence in Newfoundland history.
  • Divergent Paths
    There is a marked distinction in the architecture of religious buildings in Newfoundland, determined at first by period and then by denomination.
  • 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 May Bush in Newfoundland
    Historically, may bushes have had festive, protective, decorative, invocational, or religious functions.
  • Newfoundland and Daniel O'Connell
    Background information about the famous Irish politician, Daniel O'Connell and his influence on Newfoundland.
  • Education
    Public education in Newfoundland and Labrador, since its beginnings in the early 19th century, has largely been shaped by religion and the economy.
  • Evangeline Booth: Orator and Preacher
    A brief biography of Evangeline Booth (1865-1950), fourth elected general and world leader of the Salvation Army, and her connection to Newfoundland
  • Glimpses of Rural Newfoundland Past
    A glimpse into the life of John Lewis (1788-1866), an itinerant Methodist missionary to Newfoundland from 1814 to 1819.
  • Photo Album Provides Valuable Historical Record
    An introduction to the album of Joseph Laurence (1819-1886) showing photos of Newfoundland from the late 19th century.
  • Newfoundland Methodism
    About Methodism in Newfoundland, from arrival, to expansion, to consolidation with the United Church of Canada.
  • The Moravian Church
    A look at the Moravian Church, it's origins, and it's influence on Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Customs
    A sample of calendar and life cycle customary practices that are popular in Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Bishop James Louis O'Donel (1737-1811)
    About the life of Bishop James Louis O'Donel, who came to St. John's and formally established the Roman Catholic Church in Newfoundland.
  • Bishop Patrick Lambert
    About the life of Bishop Patrick Lambert, second Roman Catholic bishop of St. John's.
  • The Pentecostal Assemblies of Newfoundland
    About Alice B. Garrigus who, along a retired missionary couple, introduced Pentecostalism to Newfoundland and Labrador and established the Bethesda Mission.
  • The Presbyterian Church in Newfoundland
    A brief history on the Presbyterian Church and relations with Newfoundland.

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