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Louise SmithEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Structural Downsizing of Anglican Church Governance Bodies

Albert Einstein died in 1955. That’s seventy years ago. But before he died, he made a bold statement: “We must accept that the day will ...
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Kiana SedaratiLocal News

A Sister’s Journey

When Genevieve “Gig” Dooling noticed subtle changes in her sister Regina’s routines—unfolded laundry, dishes washed and left out, and a growing number of Post-it notes—she ...
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Cindy MarshallEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Battle of Britain’s 85th Anniversary Celebrated

On Sunday September 22nd, a service of Choral Matins was held at the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in St. John’s to mark ...
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The Rev'd Canon Jeffrey PettenLocal News

My Spiritual Journey with St. Michael and All Angels

On Sunday, September 28th, 2025, the Congregation of St. Michael and All Angels in the Parish of Deer Lake celebrated its patronal festival. In the ...
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Cindy MarshallEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Block Party on Gower Street!

On Sunday September 14th, a block party was held by the Anglican Cathedral, Gower Street United, St. Andrews’s Presbyterian, and the Roman Catholic Basilica. The ...
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Anglican LifeLocal News

New Diocesan Administrator in Diocese of Western Newfoundland

At their Synod Executive meeting on Thursday, September 25th, the Diocese of Western Newfoundland elected The Rev’d Mickton Phiri, of the Parish of St. Michael ...
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Archdeacon Julie BraceEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Big Weekend in The Big Land

The Labrador Planning and Strategy Conference (LPAS) is an annual gathering of clergy and lay people of the Archdeaconry of Labrador to focus on faith ...
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The Rev’d Maxine DroverEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Faithful Servant Becomes Lay Minister

In April of 2025, St. James’ Anglican Church in the Parish of Carbonear celebrated the licensing of long-time Eucharistic Assistant Genevieve Babb, who became a ...
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The Rev’d Maxine DroverEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

The Story of A Camino Pilgrimage

On July 25th, the Feast of St. James, St. James’ Anglican church in Carbonear celebrated with food and fellowship. Everyone enjoyed a presentation by the ...
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Ellen ReidEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Former Chancellor, Ernest Reid, Passes Away

Anglican Life is sad to announce the death of Ernest Reid, former Chancellor of the Anglican Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador. We extend condolences ...
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