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Matching Articles"Religion" (Total 62)

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
Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Codroy, NL

A brief history of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Codroy, NL, a Registered Heritage Structure built in 1913.
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Ferryland, NL

A brief history and description of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Ferryland, NL, a Registered Heritage Structure built in 1863.
The Irish Christian Brothers in 19th-century Newfoundland

A lay order of religious men, the Irish Christian Brothers were recognized as a 'congregation' whose mission was to serve and educate the poor.
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.
Masonic Temple, Twillingate, NL

About the Masonic Temple, a Registered Heritage Structure located in Twillingate, NL and built in 1906.
Masonic Temple, St. John's, NL

About the Masonic Temple, a Registered Heritage Structure in St. John's, NL, built in 1885 as a formal hall for the Freemasons.
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.
Alexander Mortuary Chapel of All Souls, Bonavista, NL

About the Alexander Mortuary Chapel of All Souls, a Registered Heritage Structure built in Bonavista in 1896-1897.
Mortuary Chapel, Trinity, NL

The Mortuary Chapel is a wooden, Gothic Revival structure built in 1880 to service the Trinity, NL area. It is one of few remaining mortuary chapels in the province.
Religion

A Mount Pearl Junior High school project about religion in 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.
Eastport Peninsula: Permanent Settlement

Modern day settlement on the Eastport Peninsula began permanent residency in Barrow Harbour and Salvage from the 1780s onward.
Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church and Bell House, St. Andrew's, NL

About The Precious Blood Church and Bell House, a Registered Heritage Structure built in 1912 in St. Andrew's, NL.

Matching Articles"Religion" (Total 62)

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