Matching Articles"Religion" (Total 29)

  • Biography of Lester Burry, born in Safe Harbour, Bonavista Bay, 1898
  • 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.
  • A brief history on the Presbyterian Church and relations with Newfoundland.
  • Religion played an influential role in Newfoundland politics during the period of representative government.
  • Newfoundland and Labrador experienced numerous social changes involving health, education, population, etc. during the period of naval government.
  • Information about the Church of England and it's influence in Newfoundland history.
  • There is a marked distinction in the architecture of religious buildings in Newfoundland, determined at first by period and then by denomination.
  • An introduction into the life of James Crawford (1893-1963), WW I veteran, businessman, and commanding officer of the Church Lads' Brigade.
  • Whether or not the province should adopt a non-denominational education system became a controversial issue during the 1980s and 1990s.
  • Historically, may bushes have had festive, protective, decorative, invocational, or religious functions.
  • Background information about the famous Irish politician, Daniel O'Connell and his influence on Newfoundland.
  • Public education in Newfoundland and Labrador, since its beginnings in the early 19th century, has largely been shaped by religion and the economy.
  • A brief biography of Evangeline Booth (1865-1950), fourth elected general and world leader of the Salvation Army, and her connection to Newfoundland
  • A glimpse into the life of John Lewis (1788-1866), an itinerant Methodist missionary to Newfoundland from 1814 to 1819.
  • An introduction to the album of Joseph Laurence (1819-1886) showing photos of Newfoundland from the late 19th century.
  • About Methodism in Newfoundland, from arrival, to expansion, to consolidation with the United Church of Canada.
  • A look at the Moravian Church, it's origins, and it's influence on Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • About the Alexander Mortuary Chapel of All Souls, a Registered Heritage Structure built in Bonavista in 1896-1897.
  • A sample of calendar and life cycle customary practices that are popular in Newfoundland and Labrador
  • About the life of Bishop James Louis O'Donel, who came to St. John's and formally established the Roman Catholic Church in Newfoundland.