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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.
Newfoundland and Daniel O'Connell

Background information about the famous Irish politician, Daniel O'Connell and his influence on Newfoundland.
Pinetree Radar Base: Environmental Concerns

As a direct result of the Earnest Harmon Air Force Base, there are environmental concerns associated with Stephenville and surrounding areas.
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
Harmon Field Day Aircraft

Stephenville hosts Harmon Field Day every two years. During this event aircraft from all over the world visit the town.
Harmon Field Day

The importance of Harmon Field Day, along with the origins and activities of the event that took place in the town of Stephenville, Newfoundland.
Newspapers: 1806-1879

Information about Newfoundland and Labrador Newspapers from 1806-1879.
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.
Mass Media

Mass media in Newfoundland and Labrador. Examples discussed include newspapers, radio, television, and the telegraph.
Newspapers: 1806-1879

Information about Newfoundland and Labrador Newspapers from 1806-1879.
Newspapers: 1879-2000

Information about Newfoundland and Labrador's Newspaper industry from 1879-2000.
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.
Pinetree Radar Site

Pine Tree Radar Site is one of three warning systems selected when NORAD decided to build a number of Aircraft Control and Warning Stations.
Wood Was First C of E Priest Ordained in Newfoundland

A account of the life of Thomas Martin Wood (1807-1881), the first Church of England priest to be ordained in Newfoundland.
Push and Pull Factors

The push and pull factors that contributed to immigration to Newfoundland.
The Salvation Army

A brief history on the Salvation Army and relations with Newfoundland and Labrador.
Scottish Involvement in the Fishery in NL

Scottish ties to the Newfoundland cod fishery, seal fishery and commercial whaling.

Matching Articles"Society" (Total 24)

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